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Accreditation
Educational accreditation is a rigorous process by which an institution is evaluated by an external organization for educational quality and effectiveness. For graduate theological education, the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) serves as this accrediting agency. To be accredited, a school must undergo an initial review that examines a wide variety of factors, including library holdings, faculty quality and financial stability. The ATS Commissioners repeat this process on a regular basis to make sure each of its schools is maintaining an acceptable level of academic quality. Take note that while all the degrees in most schools are approved, schools can offer new degrees that are not yet approved by the ATS. (All the institutions listed in this resource are fully accredited or involved in the initial accreditation process.)
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