Crown College’s Graduate School of Ministry programs have received accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). This prestigious additional accreditation provides students and prospective students with the assurance of Crown’s academically excellent and robust theological education.
Dr. Andrew C. Denton, President of Crown College, stated, “This is a significant step forward for Crown College’s vision of becoming the Midwest boldly Christian college. I express my deepest appreciation to the late Dr. Zell for his dedication to leading Crown’s Graduate School of Ministry and spearheading our efforts to obtain ATS accreditation.”
Dr. Bill Kuhn, Dean of Crown College School of Theology + Ministry, added, “ATS accreditation validates the quality of theological education provided by the Graduate School of Ministry at Crown College. It affirms that the program is fulfilling its mission to prepare Christian Ministry leaders who think biblically, live authentically, and serve skillfully in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, the church-at-large, and the world. “
The newly ATS-accredited programs encompass a range of disciplines, including M.A.s in Christian Studies, Global Leadership, Ministry Leadership, and Pastoral Counseling, as well as a Master of Divinity.
The Graduate School of Ministry programs are designed to meet the needs of students regardless of their life context, with courses held primarily online and optimized for an effective online learning environment. ATS accreditation provides Crown’s graduate theological programs a structure for continuous improvement and expands opportunities for students to launch into ministry and further education.
Crown College is honored to have received this important accreditation and acknowledgment of our academic excellence. President Denton remarked, “ATS accreditation assures our students will receive maximum benefit from Crown’s theological education as they pursue their calling to serve God and His Kingdom.”
About ATS
More than 270 graduate schools of theology in the United States and Canada form The Association of Theological Schools. Member schools conduct post-baccalaureate professional and academic degree programs to educate persons for the practice of ministry and for teaching and research in the theological disciplines. These schools differ from one another in deep and significant ways but, through their membership in ATS, they demonstrate a commitment to shared values about what constitutes good theological education.
About Crown College
Crown College was started as a small Bible college in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 1916. For over 100 years, Crown has focused on preparing students to live out their faith in the world. Crown College is committed to being a boldly Christian, academically excellent institution with a lifelong authentic community. Now located 40 minutes west of the Twin Cities, Crown College offers on-campus, online, and graduate degree programs. Crown College has 18 NCAA Division III athletic teams, internship opportunities, and summer outreach programs around the globe.
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