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Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved:
- Master of Divinity (MDiv)
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

The following extension sites are approved as specified:

Jamaica, Queens, NY
Approved Degrees:
- Master of Divinity (MDiv)
- Master of Arts (MA)

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
USA
Telephone: 412-788-6505
Fax: 412-788-6510
http://www.ats.edu


New Brunswick Theological Seminary invites comments from its constituencies about the school in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its accrediting agency. New Brunswick Theological Seminary is currently engaging in a self-study process in preparation for a comprehensive evaluation visit in April 2014, by a committee representing The Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools. The committee will review the institution's ongoing ability to meet the Standards for Accreditation.

The public is invited to submit written comments regarding the institution's qualifications for accreditation to:
Dr. Beth L. Tanner
17 Seminary Place
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
atsdirector@nbts.edu

Statement on Institutional Effectiveness
New Brunswick Theological Seminary is an inter-cultural, ecumenical school of Christian faith, learning and scholarship. Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and denominations that bring with them profound experiences in faith and life which reflects the rich diversity of God's whole people. Our dedication to providing rigorous and accessible training for a diverse community of students has made us the institution of choice for those who demand an exceptional seminary education.

The Faculty of New Brunswick Theological Seminary is committed both to the overall assessment of our students and our formal curriculum. The aim of the M.Div. student assessment is to reflect with students on their total formation for ministry and identify opportunities for further growth. In the case of the curriculum assessment, the aim is to use the knowledge gained from student assessment to make changes to our learning goals and curriculum. M.A. students participate in an exit interview aimed to reflect on their growth and formation as a result of their seminary experience.

In addition to the student and curriculum assessment processes, New Brunswick Theological seminary continually measures its educational effectiveness through a variety of tools, including statistical reporting based on Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) submissions; in-person senior exit interviews with the President and the Dean of the Seminary; and beginning in the spring 2013 semester we will begin interviews with graduates through questionnaires designed to discover how well their seminary education prepared them for ministry, chaplaincy and/or scholarship in relation to the curricular learning goals.

 

Master of Divinity

 

Master of Arts

 

Doctor of Ministry

Entrance Year

2010

2011

 

2010

2011

 

2010

2012

Applications: Admissions

74%

62.1%

Combined with MA

 

62%

62.1%

Combined with M.Div.

 

78.5%

 

92.8%

Admissions: Registration

61%

82.6%
Combined with MA

 

88%

82.6%
Combined with MA

 

100%

92.3%

 

Master of Divinity

 

Master of Arts

 

Doctor of Ministry

Completion Year

2010

2011

 

2010

2011

 

2010

2012

Average GPA at Completion

3.48

3.46

 

3.56

3.39

 

N/A

N/A

Average Time to Completion

5.3 Years

5.25 Years

 

3.5 Years

3.5 Years

 

3 Years

N/A


New Brunswick, NJ campus * 17 Seminary Place * New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Queens, NY campus * 8000 Utopia Parkway * Queens, NY 11439
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