The General Theological Seminary (GTS) is affiliated with the Episcopal Church. It was founded in 1817 and is the oldest Episcopal seminary in the country. The school is located on Manhattan's West side in the vibrant Chelsea neighborhood. GTS offers several types of Master's degrees, two post-baccalaureate programs and a Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) degree.
The General Theological Seminary
175 Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
(212) 243-5150
gts.edu
The King's College, founded in 1938, is located on two floors of the historic Empire State Building. The mission of the small liberal arts college states that the school is committed "to the truths of Christianity and a biblical worldview." The school offers two types of undergraduate degrees, a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science in business management.
The King's College
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1500
New York, NY 10118
(212) 659-7200
tkc.edu
Fordham University, established in 1841, is associated with the Jesuit order of Catholic priests. However, the school operates as an independent university and has a wide-ranging non-discrimination policy. Fordham's academic programs are highly respected and it offers numerous programs for undergraduates and graduate students. The business and law schools are among the best in the nation. The school's athletic programs compete at the Division I level in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Fordham University
441 East Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 817-1000
fordham.edu
The prestigious Union Theological Seminary is a Christian-based multi-denominational seminary. Its mission describes it as evangelical yet progressive in its approach to educating ministers. It is a center of ecumenism, advocating for unity among all religions of the world. Founded in 1836, it is currently located on the upper West side of Manhattan and affiliated with Columbia University. Its campus features English Gothic architecture including a famous tower. While the school's main focus is its Master of Divinity program, it also offers other degrees including a Master of Science in Social Work, a Master of Arts, a Master of Sacred Theology and a Ph.D. program.
Union Theological Seminary
3041 Broadway at 121st Street
New York, NY 10027
(212) 662-7100
utsnyc.edu
St. John's University is a large Catholic University that is known not only for its academics but also for its successful athletic programs. The school, founded in 1870 by the Vincentians, is spread across three campuses in Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan. It offers over 100 majors in six departments. It also has a law school. It is a Division I school and competes in the Big East Conference.
St. John's University
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, New York 11439
(718) 990-2000
stjohns.edu