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College Profile for : Memphis Theological Seminary

Coordinates: 35°07′59″N 89°58′58″W / 35.132917, -89.982855 Memphis Theological Seminary is an ecumenical theological seminary. Memphis Theological Seminary is affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, but accepts and trains ministerial candidates from other groups as well. Besides the traditional Master of Divinity (MDiv), Memphis Theological Seminary also grants Master of Arts in Religion (MAR), and Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degrees as well as administering the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination's Program of Alternate Studies or PAS. It was founded as the theological department of Bethel College in McKenzie, Tennessee, in 1908, became the Cumberland Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1922, and moved to Memphis in 1964. The current president is the Rev. Dr. Daniel J. Ear... (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://www.memphisseminary.edu/

 

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Mission Statement

Memphis Theological Seminary, an ecumenical Protestant seminary serving the mid-South region, is committed to providing theological education for church leaders throughout the world. The seminary is an insitution of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. As a Christian seminary, we seek to cultivate a love for scholarship, piety, and justice. Intentionaaly, we foster ecumenical cooperation, support the full minisrty of women and men of all races and cultures, and provide resources for the church's life and witness.

General Information

Other Names
Type	Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Control	Private not-for-profit
Size	Under 1,000
Campus Setting	City: Large
Calendar System	Semester
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	Cumberland Presbyterian

College Athletic Affiliations

No	Member of National Athletic Association	No	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
No	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	No	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

No	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
Yes	Employment services for students	No	Placement services for completers
No	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

No	ROTC	No	Distance learning opportunities
No	ROTC: Army	No	Study abroad
No	ROTC: Navy	No	Weekend/evening college
No	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

No	Below the postsecondary level
No	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
No	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers