How can I get started and find the right school for me?
If you are considering seminary, you will find a wealth of resources among the more than 270 member schools of ATS, which collectively offer more than 300 approved
degrees. View a full listing of the member schools or conduct a tailored search to find the the right program for you. You should start by reviewing the institution’s
website, calling or writing the admissions office for an information packet, seeking out current and former students of the school, speaking with your pastor or priest, and visiting
the institution.
To learn more about the backgrounds and experiences of students at ATS member schools, view surveys of entering
and graduating students and alumni/ae under Student Data. In them, students share their motivations for entering seminary, their financial and family circumstances,
their satisfaction with the seminary experience, and their professional plans.
You may also want to explore the Forum for Theological Exploration, which
identifies, connects, and supports young people across denominations and backgrounds as they explore or enter vocations in ministry and teaching.
How can I avoid “degree mills?"
You will want to be sure that the school you choose is accredited by a recognized agency. For information about so-called degree mills, please consult Degree Mills: An Old Problem and a New
Threat, published by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Read more answers to FAQs about
accrediting.
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