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Introduction: Columbia Theological Seminary was founded in 1828 in Lexington, Georgia , by several Presbyterian ministers. In 1830, it moved to Columbia, South Carolina . During the years before the American Civil War , Columbia was noted for its role in offering a Christian defense of slavery. The seminary moved to its current location in Decatur, Georgia, in 1928. During the presidency of J. McDowell Richards (1932 to 1971), the seminary experienced much growth. Today it is regarded among the most outstanding seminaries of the Presbyterian Church (USA). As of 2005, the seminary enrolled 500 students representing 40 states and 20 countries, as well as 40 denominations. The faculty consists of 36 women and men, with various denominations and theological approaches represented. A recent article in Christianity Today stated that Columbia has the third largest endowement of all seminaries in the United States, following only Princeton Theological Seminary and Candler School Of Theology at Emory. Basic Degree Programs: Master Of Divinity - prepares students for ordained ministry (M.Div.). Master Of Arts In Theological Studies - academic training in theology (M.A.T.S.). Advanced Degree Programs: Master Of Theology - prepares students for Doctorate studies (Th.M., like the S.T.M.). Doctor Of Ministry - advanced degree for ordained ministers (D.Min.). Doctor Of Educational Ministry - advanced Christian Education training (D.Ed.Min). Doctor Of Theology - offered for Pastoral Care and Counseling (Th.D). Columbia Seminary has a special focus on life-long learning, including the Lay Institute of Faith and Life, which offers classes to lay people as well as a three-year accreditation program. Important Figures tied to the Seminary:
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