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To Remove candidacy from Association of Independent College's

To Remove candidacy from Association of Independent College's

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Started by Omar Liles 3 years, 11 months ago
To ATS we are students and alumnus of Andersonville Theological Seminary. We are grateful for the educational opportunity provided to us by Andersonville. We have had a chance at a theological education at an affordable tuition rate and this has allowed me to attend the school and to grow in my knowledge of theology. We also take note of the improvements to the Seminary ranging from faculty with accredited credentials to technological upgrades for course delivery.

Our concern is with some of the actions of ATS with regard to credibility. Specifically, the seeking of accreditation by unrecognized accreditors that provide no benefit to the degree or student and in fact may bring the Seminary and the cause of Christ into disrepute. Please take in consideration for the Seminary to seek accreditation that is recognized by a US Department of Education and or CHEA recognized accrediting agency. If that is not possible, it is preferable that ATS remain honorably unaccredited and continue to improve the caliber of faculty (accredited doctorates in their field), continue to upgrade the technology used to deliver courses, and ensure that course requirements parallel accredited seminaries and Bible Colleges.

Soft Recognition:

National College Credit Recommendation Service
http://www.nysed.gov/content/national-college-credit-recommendation-service-nccrs

Affiliate Status:
Association of Theological Schools
https://www.ats.edu/Affiliates

Accredited Organizations: Best Fit

DEAC- Distance Education Accrediting Commission

Accreditation Service for International Colleges, ASIC.
https://www.asicuk.com/


Articulation Agreements:
Luther Rice Bible College and Seminary
City Vision University

Course Delivery:
Moodle

3 Comments

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Dave Wade
3 years ago Featured

I’m not a student of ATS but have been accepted to the doctorate program. I have not started due to concerns of ATS’s image in seeking accreditation from an accreditation agency that is not seen as all that reputable.

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Robert McCoin
3 years ago Featured

Achieving true accreditation (Institutional or Programmatic) is a worthy goal. We students have invested in this school (ATS). Please invest in us. Seek true accreditation (DEAC-ABHE, TRACS).

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James R Graham
3 years ago

ATS D. Min. Class of 2021

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