Research and Data

ATS collects and interprets a broad range of data in support of the member schools and the Association. The ATS research function, a strategic priority of the Association’s work plan, ensures that basic institutional and student data are accessible and comprehensible but also that additional research is conducted on topics of special interest to theological educators. This effort is overseen by an eight-person staff research team. The work of the research function is guided by the Association’s eight-person Research and Data Advisory Committee.

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• Institutional and student data
• Recent ATS research on special topics in theological education
• Recent research by others
• New research opportunities—datasets, research questions, and tools for accessing
• Data Visualization Tool

Research Highlight

Clergy in America: Key Insights from the National Survey of Religous Leaders

Dr. Mark Chaves, professor at ATS member Duke Divinity School and director of the National Survey of Religious Leaders, led a compelling, data-rich webinar on trends in religious leadership. He highlighted shifts in clergy age, career paths, wellness priorities, and the practical challenges ministers face today.

• Watch the replay
• View the slides
• Read the report