Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment

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 degrees at the master's and doctoral levels. 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: 

MDiv, MA, MA (Biblical Studies), MA (Intercultural Studies), MA (Theological Studies), MA in Christian Ministries, MA in Christian Spiritual Direction, MA in Leadership, MA in Marriage and Family Counseling, MA in Mental Health Counseling, MA in Ministry, MA in Pastoral and Spiritual Care, MA in Pastoral Counseling, MA in Youth Ministry, Master of Biblical and Theological Foundations, ThM, DMin, PhD (Biblical Studies), PhD (Intercultural Studies)

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.

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling degrees are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Questions about CACREP accreditation can be directed to 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 350 Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 535-5990 or https://www.cacrep.org/contact/.

Full accreditation documentation including information on student outcomes, program modifications, and annual reports can be found on the School of Counseling Annual Summary Reports page.