The Association of Theological Schools (ATS)

The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) is a nonprofit membership organization that supports and accredits graduate theological education across the United States and Canada. Through its Commission on Accrediting, ATS helps schools pursue educational quality, accountable standards, and ongoing improvement, with a particular focus on student learning and formation for ministry and public leadership. ATS also serves its member schools by fostering collaboration, sharing resources, and strengthening institutional effectiveness in a changing religious and cultural landscape. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, ATS connects a diverse network of theological schools and seminaries representing many Christian traditions and ecumenical contexts, working for the benefit of communities of faith and the broader public. For more information, visit their official website: The Association of Theological Schools (ATS).