Holiday 2023
Bright spots emerge in fall 2023 ATS enrollment update
ATS member schools have reported their enrollment data for fall 2023. There are many bright spots and some continual sobering trends that require the attention of the ATS membership. Read more. Listen here.
Pathways event shows schools forging toward new future in theological
education
During the Pathways for Tomorrow gathering held November 6–8 in Indianapolis, 370 people from across the United States and Canada came together to discuss their progress and brainstorm ideas for moving forward. Read more. Listen here.
New resource will aid accreditation liaison officers in their work
To support accreditation liaison officers (ALOs) in their important work—and chief academic officers, too, as this work belongs to that role in many schools—ATS recently created a dedicated Canvas site called “ALO/CAO Orientation,” which can be found on the ATS website under “Accreditation” in the main menu. Read more. Listen here.
Research on multiple modalities
published as part of Organizational
and Educational Models initiative
Four different study and resource groups were held in the past year as part of the Association’s Organizational and Educational Models in Theological Education initiative, one of which focused on multiple modalities in the classroom. Read more. Listen here.
"Esperanza: Hope for Our Cities" film
portrays impressive urban ministry in
Philadelphia
If you were the mayor of a major city looking to renew inner-city neighborhoods impacted by poverty, unemployment, poor educational performance, gang violence, and more, would you turn to a faith-based organization led by Hispanic Protestant clergy to undertake that daunting task? Philadelphia’s Esperanza is an inspiringly successful example of just that. Read more. Listen here.
Lake Institute offers Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship 
The Lake Institute on Faith & Giving is offering PhD students the opportunity to apply for the 2024-2025 Lake Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, worth $25,000. The Lake Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship supports the last year of dissertation research that engages issues within religion and philanthropy or faith and giving. Students representing all fields of study are encouraged to apply. The link to the application, along with more information regarding the fellowship, can be found on the Lake Institute website. Applications are now being accepted until January 31, 2024.
Wabash Center offers grants for teaching and learning initiatives
The Wabash Center is offering grants of up to $30,000 for scholars to explore teaching and learning initiatives related to either communal care and connection or social justice and civic engagement. Visit the Wabash Center’s website for more information. Applications are now being accepted until February 15, 2024.
UPCOMING
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~ ATS Member School Spotlight ~
Saint Paul School of Theology
Saint Paul School of Theology received a grant of $1,065,405 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Pause/Play Center for Preachers. The program is being funded through the Endowment’s Compelling Preaching Initiative, which aims to foster and support preaching that inspires, encourages, and guides people to come to know and love God and to live out their Christian faith more fully. Read more.
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The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) is a membership organization of graduate theological schools. ATS Programs and Services offers educational events and resources to assist member schools with best practices, development of peer networks, production of research, and exploration of data. The Commission on Accrediting of ATS accredits the schools and approves the degree programs.