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2026. Students have changed. Who’s in class?
Feature Articles

2026. Students have changed. Who’s in class?

Schools are finding a unique student body: young and old; ordained and lay; degree-seeking and lifelong…

A life ahead to learn
Feature Articles

A life ahead to learn

Whether it’s called continuing education, certification, or lifelong learning, non-degree programs have been an underlying force…

Shared Governance is Smooth Like Jazz
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Shared Governance is Smooth Like Jazz

Whether you’re a jazz aficionado or not, chances are that when you hear a jazz combo…

Reconfiguration
Feature Articles

Reconfiguration

The future of libraries is wide open as Atla forges ahead to help schools figure how…

Changing Scenes
The Crossing

Changing Scenes

Six new leaders in theological education.

Changing Scenes
The Crossing

Changing Scenes

New leaders in theological education.

The Census | Investments
The Guardian

The Census | Investments

There is more than $11.7 billion held in long-term investments by ATS-accredited schools. The mean is…

What clergy need to thrive in ministry
Perspective

What clergy need to thrive in ministry

Clergy members enrolled in the Pastoral Excellence Program at Columbia Theological Seminary describe the challenges they…

Take a look at the big picture
Focal point

Take a look at the big picture

Don't hesitate to ask why.

The finding of the four thousand
Feature Articles

The finding of the four thousand

Columbia Theological Seminary board member John Aldridge brings solution-oriented foresight learned in the world of business…

Boards look outside academe for new seminary leadership
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Boards look outside academe for new seminary leadership

Presidents who arrive from outside the ivy-covered walls offer skills learned in years of ministry, but…

The churches drift away
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The churches drift away

Why are churches retreating from the theological schools they created? A newly retired seminary president has…

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Practicing Collaboration: Assessing Readiness for Collaboration

Videos & Webinars

Practicing Collaboration: Assessing Readiness for Collaboration

Ruth McGillivray, executive vice president of Northwest College and Seminary, shares the story of collaborative projects…

Practicing Collaboration: Why collaborate?

Videos & Webinars

Practicing Collaboration: Why collaborate?

Dr. Michael Steiner, senior vice president of advancement and innovation at Southeastern University, reflects on the…

Resource Grants Information Session

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Resource Grants Information Session

Watch this informational video to learn more about Resource Grants offered by the In Trust Center…

From confusion to clarity: strengthening your school’s brand

Videos & Webinars

From confusion to clarity: strengthening your school’s brand

Facilitator: Dan Kennedy, Vice President, The FOCUS Group Many theological institutions are facing mounting pressure regarding…