Facts and Figures

FACULTY

• 19 full-time faculty
• five women
• three African American
• one Latino
• two Asian
• 18 adjunct faculty

STUDENTS

• Approximately 450 students
• 50% pursuing MDiv or MAR
• Range in age from 22-72
• 50% women
• 25% persons of color
• Nearly 40% come from Christian traditions other than Lutheran

DEGREE PROGRAMS

• Master of Divinity (MDiv) Preparation for ordained ministry
• Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) Preparation for leadership in the church or advanced academic theological study
• Master of Arts in Public Leadership (MAPL) (in partnership with Temple University) Preparation for variety of lay ministries

Annual Full-time Residential Student Costs

• Tuition $13,900
• Room and Board $12,500
• Books and Fees $1,000
• Miscellaneous $3,900
• Total $31,300

All first professional degree program students registered for two or more courses are eligible for need based financial aid. Average Need Based Financial Aid awarded: $5,000

Merit Scholarships: can pay for all of tuition up to $13,900 per year.

Average indebtedness is $43,000 as students leave seminary. (Includes undergraduate indebtedness)*

* 2006 estimate

ADVANCED-LEVEL DEGREE PROGRAMS

• Master of Sacred Theology (STM) Advanced academic degree in theology
• Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Advanced professional degree
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Academic doctorate, preparation for teaching at college or seminary level