Speaking on behalf of its membership, ATS periodically provides data and insights to various media sources interested in current trends in theological education. See highlights below:

Inside Higher Ed, July 27, 2009 . . . Light Collection Plates
Elizabeth Redden adds yet another voice and more stories from the field about collaborations, separations, and "re-envisioning" theological schools in the face of continued economic crisis.

The Christian Century, July 14, 2009 . . . Recession may pull seminaries apart or together
John Dart tells how the economy is forcing seminaries to make decisions they may not have otherwise considered.

The Boston Globe, May 29, 2009 . . . Theological schools pursue economies of consolidation
Michael Paulson looks at how small, freestanding theological schools are pursuing consolidation as one innovative response to financial and enrollment pressures.

The New York Times, May 15, 2009 (print May 16) . . . Economy Intrudes on a Haven of Faith
Samuel Freedman examines the challenges faced by graduating seminarians in a shrinking job market.

USA Today, March 17, 2009 . . . Seminaries face financial woes
G. Jeffrey MacDonald looks at how seminaries are scrambling to adapt to sagging endowments and other shrinking revenue streams through mergers, property sales, and online studies.

Pennlive.com (blog), March 7, 2009 . . . Enrollment at seminaries surges during trying times
T.W. Burger of The Patriot-News blogs about the positive impact difficult times can have on applications and enrollment at theological schools.

Newsweek, February 7, 2009 (print Feb. 16) . . . Divine Refuge in the Storm
Lisa Miller writes about theological school as a "Plan B" for those seeking alternative careers during tough times.

The Christian Century, December 16, 2008 . . . Seminaries tighten their belts
John Dart looks at "conundrums bedeviling finance officers" at many North American seminaries.