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Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment

Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment (IEA)

UNIT MISSION:  The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment works closely with the Institutional Assessment Committee to insure Asbury Theological Seminary is providing quality academic programs and administrative operations in keeping with its educational mission. The IEA further provides administrative support and training for assessment unit managers and maintains documentation related to all phases of the institutional assessment process.


Accreditation of Asbury Theological Seminary

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Asbury Theological Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award masters and doctorate degrees. Asbury Theological Seminary also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Asbury Theological Seminary may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Association of Theological Schools

The Seminary is also accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved: 

Doctor of Philosophy [Biblical Studies], Doctor of Philosophy [Intercultural Studies], Master of Theology [Biblical Studies], Master of Theology [Intercultural Studies], Doctor of Ministry, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts [Biblical Studies], Master of Arts [Intercultural Studies], Master of Arts [Theological Studies], Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling, Certificate in Aging and Spirituality, Certificate in Anglican Studies, Certificate in Christian Education, Certificate in Christian Studies, Certificate in Hispanic Ministry Formation (Bilingual), Certificate in Leadership, Certificate in Pastoral Care, Certificate in Youth Ministry.

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
USA
Telephone: 412-788-6505
Fax: 412-788-6510
Website: www.ats.edu 

Initial accreditation with TATS—1938.
Initial accreditation with SACS—1984.
Last reaffirmed with SACS and TATS was in 2015 and the next reaffirmation or comprehensive evaluation visit will be in 2025.

Resources

IEA Assessment Loop