Lancaster Theological Seminary

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#9202 / #2443
Global Influence / U.S. Influence

Lancaster Theological Seminary at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#2443
Students (2023–24)
64

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About Lancaster Theological Seminary

According to Wikipedia, Lancaster Theological Seminary is a seminary of the United Church of Christ in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1825 by members of the German Reformed Church in the United States to provide theological education for prospective clergy and other church leaders.

Lancaster Theological Seminary's Online Degrees

MDiv in Divinity
  • Required Credits: 39
  • Format: Fully online
MA in Religion
Degree Concentrations
  • Curriculums: Biblical
  • Historical
  • Theology and Ethics
  • Church Life and Work
  • Required Credits: 52
  • Format: Fully online
MA in Ministry & Leadership
  • Required Credits: 48

How Much Does Lancaster 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.

Lancaster Theological Seminary's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyGraduates
6464

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.

Where is Lancaster Theological Seminary?

Lancaster Theological Seminary is located at 555 W James St, Lancaster, PA 17603-2897.

How Safe is Lancaster Theological Seminary?

No violent or property offenses were reported on Lancaster Theological Seminary’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.

Relative to its enrollment, Lancaster Theological Seminary has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Lancaster has a violent crime rate of 0.47% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.47%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.

What Is Lancaster Theological Seminary Known For?

Lancaster Theological Seminary is known for its academic work in the following disciplines: