The Association of Theological Schools

Welcome

The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) is a membership organization of more than 250 graduate schools that conduct post-baccalaureate professional and academic degree programs to educate persons for the practice of ministry and for teaching and research in the theological disciplines. The Commission on Accrediting of ATS accredits the schools and approves the degree programs they offer.

2010 Biennial Meeting
The Future Has Arrived:
Changing Theological Education
in a Changed World
Registration and documents for review are now available online.
Make your plans for Montreal today!

Nominations now being accepted
The Women in Leadership group will be hosting the ATS Emerging Leadership Development Institute in fall 2010. Presidents and deans are welcome to nominate as many as two women from their institutions who are transitioning into new administrative roles or are considering this change. Deadline for nominations is April 15, 2010.

Colloquy focuses on the outlook for today's graduates
The fall issue of Colloquy addresses the challenges of today's job market and cites placement strategies schools are using to assist their graduates. Helpful tips for boosting enrollment are also provided.

2009-10 ESQ Total School Profile now available
We are pleased to make available the Total School Profile for the 2009-10 Entering Student Questionnaire. This report, generated from 5,848 students from 155 schools, provides a representative overview of the 2009 entering class. Schools having participated in the survey will be able to benchmark their data against this report.

Race and Ethnicity
This issue of Theological Education surveys the landscape of theological education in the United States and Canada and reports on a variety of events, experiences, and projects related to the Association's work on race and ethnicity. Read the editor's introduction for summaries of the articles and subscribe today to ensure your school benefits from this helpful information.

First findings from the Financially Stressed Schools project
The project was launched in mid-May with a one-day think tank that brought together a group of chief financial officers from member schools and industry experts from InTrust and the Auburn Center for the Study of Theological Education. The group assessed the current economy-driven circumstances in theological education and began to think in terms of future solutions.

The Board of Commissioners has directed staff to disclose official actions resulting from a board meeting only via the official action letter from the board to each school. Letters are expected to be mailed by March 2, 2010.

Public disclosure of such actions may be made only after the thirty-day appeal period.

Institutions wishing to be considered
for associate membership at the June 2010 ATS/COA Biennial Meeting should submit materials by October 1, 2009.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Preseminar for Mid-Career Women Faculty

March 11 - 12

Roundtable Seminar for Mid-Career Faculty

March 12 - 14

CORE Consultation for Faculty/Deans

March 19 - 21

Profiles of Ministry Introductory Workshop

March 25 - 26

SPAN Conference

April 14 - 16