Seabury Facts

Seabury-Western Theological Seminary was created in 1933 by the merger of Seabury Divinity School (1858, Faribault, Minnesota) and Western Theological Seminary (1883, Chicago, Illinois).

Mission:
Seabury-Western Theological Seminary is called to develop empowered and empowering leaders for Christ’s Church and God’s mission in the world through:
+ practices of learning, worship and community life which transform
+ distinctive integration of theory and practice with a particular focus on congregational vitality
+ learning and renewal that sustain leaders throughout their lives and ministries.

Strengths:
+ A strong emphasis on mission, evangelism, congregational development, and leadership education
+ A distinguished faculty of scholars who are active speakers, writers, and teachers for the Church
+ An intellectually rigorous program of learning and teaching
+ The Seabury Institute, a nationally recognized ministry providing a center for research and development in the field of congregational studies
+ Largest D.Min. program of any Episcopal seminary, making seabury a center for lifelong ministerial education
+ A flexible curriculum that is tailored to fit each student
+ A diverse community of faithful people with a central emphasis on rich and varied corporate worship and attention to spiritual formation
+ Institutional cooperation and cross-registration among twelve Chicago area seminaries
+ The United Library shared by Seabury and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
+ Convenient access to downtown Chicago and the entire metropolitan area

Board of Trustees
Salme Harju Steinberg, Chair
Thaddas L. Alston, Vice-Chair
James H. Hawk, Vice-Chair
Eugene Y. Lowe, Jr., Secretary
Galen Burghardt, Treasurer
James W. Gladden, Jr., Chancellor
Gary R. Hall, Dean and President

Robert G. Bottoms
Halsey M. Cook
George E. Councell
Jerry C. Doherty
Mrs. David Ferguson
Peggie Ann Findlay
Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr.
M. Andrew Green
Lane G. Hensley
James L. Jelinek
Katharine R. Koeze
Talbot Leland MacCarthy
Richard N. Morrison
Mary P. Murley
Daniel A. Panshin
William D. Persell
Joy Rogers
Dabney M. Rohrbach
Joan Sholten
James Steen
John A. Ward
Sandra A. Wilson
Richard Winter
Gwynne Wright

Worship:
Holy Eucharist and Morning Prayer, Evensong or Evening Prayer, and Compline offered Monday through Friday; visitors welcome.

Faculty, 2002-2003:
Masters Degree Programs: 13 faculty and 10 adjuncts Doctoral Degree Programs: 8 faculty, 8 adjunct faculty, and 16 visiting lecturers

Degrees and Diplomas:
Doctor of Ministry in Congregational Development
Doctor of Ministry in Preaching
Master of Divinity
Master of Theological Studies with concentration in specific theological disciplines and Church Music and Liturgy.
Licentiate in Theology
Certificate of Advanced Theological Studies
Certificate of Study in Individual Academic Disciplines

Enrollment, 2002-2003:
Masters Degree Programs
81 students (69 M.Div.; 12 M.T.S)
55% women - 45% men
16% minority
66% of the students receive financial aid
31 dioceses and 3 provinces of the Anglican Communion represented
Over 95% of graduating students are employed in parish positions or pursue further studies

Certificate Programs, 2002-2003:
3 students
33% women; 67% men

Advanced Studies in Congregational Development Doctor of Ministry Degree Program, 2001-2002:
103 students
77% men; 23% women
63 dioceses represented

Doctor of Ministry Degree in Preaching, 2002-2003:
8 students
62% men; 38% women
7 dioceses represented

Completion and Drop-Out Rates for 1999-2002:
1999-2000
Total Enrolled - 85
Graduates - 24
Percentage Eligible to graduate - 100%
Percentage of drop outs - 1%
Percentage of transfers - 0%

2000-2001
Total Enrolled - 86
Graduates - 22
Percentage Eligible to graduate - 100%
Percentage of drop outs - 1%
Percentage of transfers - 0%

2001-2002
Total Enrolled - 102
Graduates - 37
Percentage Eligible to graduate - 100%
Percentage of drop outs - 3%
Percentage of transfers-1%

Governance and Accreditation, 2002-2003:
Board of Trustees: 36
The Association of Theological Schools
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Financial, 2002-2003:
Operating budget: $2.9 million
Annual tuition, $12,900 for 2002-2003 (fixed at entrance for three years, 57% of students receive financial aid).
Capital fund-raising program for new $2.4 million building completed, planning for next capital campaign.

The Seabury (Annual) Fund goal of $550,000, consisting of gifts from parishes, friends and alumni/ae, supports:
+ Financial aid for students
+ Faculty salaries
+ Curriculum and programs
+ Campus and building maintenance

Endowment and Major Gifts Support:
+ Scholarships
+ Faculty Chairs
+ Special Programs
+ Library
+ Facilities

Posted at December 30, 2004 07:50 PM