The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) is an organization of seminaries and other graduate schools of theology.[1][2][3] ATS has its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
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| Formation | 1918 |
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| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Headquarters | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
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President | Mary McCormick |
Executive director | Frank M. Yamada |
| Website | www |
History
editThe ATS was founded in 1918.[4] Its stated mission is "to promote the improvement and enhancement of theological schools to the benefit of communities of faith and the broader public".[3]
The ATS Commission on Accrediting provides graduate schools of theology with accreditation.[5] It is recognized by both the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education as an accrediting body.[6][1][2]
Frank M. Yamada has the association's executive director since July 2017.[7][8] As of January 2024[update], the ATS listed 278 member schools.[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "National Faith-Related Accrediting Organizations 2010-2011". Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Archived from the original on April 28, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
- ^ a b "Accrediting Agencies and Associations Recognized by the Secretary" (PDF). US Department of Education. p. 329. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
- ^ a b "Overview". Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Archived from the original on May 3, 2009. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
- ^ Miller, Glenn T. "A Community of Conversation: A Retrospective of The Association of Theological Schools and Ninety Years of North American Theological Education" (PDF). ATS. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
- ^ "Commission on Accrediting". Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Archived from the original on July 16, 2009. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
- ^ "Accreditation in the United States". US Department of Education. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ^ "Frank M. Yamada". Association of Theological Schools. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ Dagher, Lisa (February 3, 2017). "Frank Yamada named executive director of ATS". Presbyterian Mission Agency. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ "Member Schools". www.ats.edu. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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