Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
| Headquarters | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Leadership | Mary McCormick (President), Frank M. Yamada (Executive director) |
| Date Founded | 1918 |
| Website | www.ats.edu www.ats.edu |
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.
History
The 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] Template:As of, the ATS listed 278 member schools.[9]
See also
External links
- [www.ats.edu Official website]