Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

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#3468 / #911
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Presbyterian seminary in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#911
Students (2023–24)
231

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About Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

According to Wikipedia, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a Presbyterian graduate seminary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1794, it houses one of the largest theological libraries in the tri-state area. History Pittsburgh Theological Seminary was formed in 1959 by consolidating the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.'s Western Theological Seminary and the United Presbyterian Church of North America's Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary. The consolidation was the result of the 1958 merger between the PCUSA and the UPCNA to form the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America.

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary's Online Degrees

MDiv in Divinity
Degree Concentrations
  • Anglican/Episcopal Studies
  • Required Credits: 81
  • Completion Time: 3 or 4 years
MDiv/JD in Divinity
    MA in Pastoral Studies
    Degree Concentrations
    • Anglican/Episcopal Studies

      How Much Does Pittsburgh 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.

      Pittsburgh Theological Seminary's Demographics

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

      Student BodyGraduates
      231231

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

      Where is Pittsburgh Theological Seminary?

      Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is located at 616 N Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-2596.

      How Safe is Pittsburgh Theological Seminary?

      No violent or property offenses were reported on Pittsburgh 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, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. 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).

      What Is Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Known For?

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

      Who Are Pittsburgh Theological Seminary's Most Influential Alumni?

      Pittsburgh Theological Seminary's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Social Work, and Philosophy. Here are some of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary's most famous alumni:

      Fred Rogers
      Fred Rogers
      An American television personality.
      William Oxley Thompson
      William Oxley Thompson
      An American academic administrator.
      Donald McKim
      A Presbyterian academic.