What Entering Students are Saying in 2021
5,539 New masters student respondents
133 Theological schools represented
What Influenced a Student’s Decision to Go?
89% Desire to serve others
88% Opportunity for study and growth
85% Experienced a call from God
82% Desire to make a difference in the world
81% Intellectual interest in religious/theological questions
How Were They Compelled to Find Out More About Their Schools?
![Why Theological Education](/portals/0/images/2021%20Spring/5-the-census-img-1.jpg)
At What Ages did They Consider Going?
![Why Theological Education](/portals/0/images/2021%20Spring/5-the-census-img-2.jpg)
Based on 2020 ATS Entering Student Questionnaire. More information and complete data can be found at www.ats.edu.