General Theological Seminary
General Theological Seminary at a Glance
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
About General Theological Seminary
According to Wikipedia, The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church is an Episcopal seminary in New York City. Founded in 1817, GTS is the oldest seminary of the Episcopal Church and the longest continuously operating seminary in the Anglican Communion. The seminary was chartered by an act of the Episcopal Church's General Convention and its name was chosen to reflect its founders' vision that it be a seminary to serve the whole Church. In 2022, the General Theological Seminary entered into a formal affiliation with Virginia Theological Seminary whereby the two separate institutions share a common leadership structure.
How Much Does General Theological Seminary Cost To Attend?
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
General Theological Seminary's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 70 | 70 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is General Theological Seminary?
General Theological Seminary is located at 440 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10011.
What Is General Theological Seminary Known For?
General Theological Seminary is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
General Theological Seminary's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much General Theological Seminary's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
General Theological Seminary ranks #115 in the U.S. and #501 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesWho Are General Theological Seminary's Most Influential Alumni?
General Theological Seminary's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Philosophy, and History. Here are some of General Theological Seminary's most famous alumni:
- George Aaron Barton
- A Canadian writer, academic and clergyman.
- Norman Pittenger
- An American theologian.
- William Reed Huntington
- An American Episcopal priest and author.
- Mark McIntosh
- An American Episcopal priest and theologian .
- Alexander Viets Griswold Allen
- An American theologian .
- Morgan Dix
- An American theologian and priest .
- Mark Dyer
- An American bishop.
- Richard P. Smiraglia
- An Information studies scholar.
- Gretchen Rehberg
- An American episcopal bishop.
- David John Bird
- A British Anglican priest.
- William Adams
- An Educator and theologian, co-founder of Nashotah House .
- George Emlen Hare
- An American priest.
