Bangor Theological Seminary
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Bangor Theological Seminary was an ecumenical seminary, founded in 1814 (210 years ago) (1814), in the Congregational tradition of the United Church of Christ. Located in Bangor, Maine, and Portland, Maine, it was the only accredited graduate school of religion in Northern New England[2]
Bangor Theological Seminary Historic District | |
Location | Union St., Bangor, Maine |
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Coordinates | 44.820°N 68.780°W / 44.820; -68.780 |
Area | 7.5 acres (3.0 ha) |
Built | 1827; 197 years ago (1827) |
Architect | multiple |
Architectural style | Late Victorian, Federal, Greek Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 77000080[1] |
Added to NRHP | August 2, 1977 |
The seminary had campuses in Bangor and Portland, Maine. Its primary mission was preparation for Christian ministry and providing a general theological education. Graduate programs included the Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts (MA) and the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degrees. The school was accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and Maine Board of Education. Bangor Theological Seminary was an official Open and Affirming seminary.[3]
The school closed with its final commencement service on June 22, 2013.[2]