Westminster Theological Seminary Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #4560 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1272 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1197 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #84 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 3 | In Glenside |
| #880 of 1,011 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| #3672 of 5,073 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Other Protestant
- Graduates
- 854
- Male:Female Ratio
- 66:34
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.wts.edu
- Acceptance rate
- 81%*
* Westminster Theological Seminary is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because a university has programs where an applicant only needs to meet admission requirements to enroll and doesn't necessarily competes with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely-ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Westminster Theological Seminary Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
98 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
395 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 443 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 157 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 126 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 61 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 29 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 20 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 14 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Tuition and fees
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $17,220 |
| Tuition in-state | $17,220 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,220 |
| Fee in-district | $550 |
| Fee in-state | $550 |
| Fee out-of-state | $550 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 28 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $3,120 |
Westminster Theological Seminary Majors
| Major | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| Lay Ministry | 54 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 44 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 31 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 19 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 6 | |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 5 | |
| Grand Total | 148 | 11 |
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 | 13 |
| 2007 | 2 | 9 |
| 2008 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 22 |
| 2010 | 1 | 15 |
| 2011 | 5 | 30 |
| 2012 | 2 | 27 |
| 2013 | 2 | 18 |
| 2014 | 1 | 27 |
| 2015 | 7 | 22 |
| 2016 | 5 | 40 |
| 2017 | 3 | 27 |
| 2018 | 14 | 18 |
| 2019 | 7 | 27 |
| 2020 | 7 | 58 |
| 2021 | 8 | 14 |
Notable alumni
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Greg Bahnsen
- Occupations
- writertheologianuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Greg L. Bahnsen was an American Reformed philosopher, apologist, and debater. He was a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and a full-time Scholar in Residence for the Southern California Center for Christian Studies (SCCCS). He is also considered a contributor to the field of Christian apologetics, as he popularized the presuppositional method of Cornelius Van Til. He is the father of David L. Bahnsen, an American portfolio manager, author, and television commentator, as well as his first born, Jonathan Bahnsen, and youngest, Michael Bahnsen.
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Philip Ryken
- Years
- 1966-.. (age 56)
- Enrolled in Westminster Theological Seminary
- Graduated with Master of Divinity
- Occupations
- rectorreligious servant
- Biography
-
Philip Graham Ryken is an American theologian, Presbyterian minister, and academic administrator. He is the eighth and current president of Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois.
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Bong-Ho Son
- Occupations
- philosopher
- Biography
-
Bong-Ho Son is a South Korean Christian ethics scholar and social activist. Bong-Ho Son was born in South Korea, and graduated from Gyeongju High School and Seoul National University. He then studied theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in the United States, and received his Ph.D from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands. He has taught at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and Seoul National University, and has served as president of Hansung University and of Dongduk Women's University. In 2011, he established the Sharing National Movement Headquarters, where he is in charge of representation. He is working in the field of the Christian Ethics Movement of Korea.
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Peter Lillback
- Years
- 1952-.. (age 70)
- Enrolled in Westminster Theological Seminary
- In 1985 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy
- Occupations
- theologian
- Biography
-
Peter A. Lillback is an American theologian who is President and Professor of Historical Theology and Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary, a Presbyterian and Reformed Christian graduate educational institution in Glenside, Pennsylvania. He also serves as the president of the Providence Forum and a senior editor at Unio cum Christo: An International Journal of Reformed Theology and Life. Lillback has been ordained in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, and holds credentials as teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).
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William Edgar
- Years
- 1944-.. (age 78)
- Enrolled in Westminster Theological Seminary
- In 1969 graduated with Master of Divinity
- Occupations
- pianisttheologianjazz musician
- Biography
-
William "Bill" Edgar is an American apologist and professor of systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has been called by Charles Colson "one of evangelicalism's most valued scholars and apologists".
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Deok-Kyo Oh
- Years
- 1952-.. (age 70)
- Occupations
- theologian
- Biography
-
Deok-Kyo Oh is a South Korean theologian who served as the president of Hapdong Theological Seminary in South Korea and the president of the International University of Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia., and is a member of South Korea's National Unification Advisory Council since 2014.
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Brian D. Miller
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Brian D. Miller is an American attorney who serves as the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery. In this role, Miller oversees the United States Department of the Treasury's implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 106 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 2960 W Church Rd Glenside, Pennsylvania, 19038 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 2158875511 |