To provide an opportunity for mid-life persons to integrate theology, spirituality, and ministry in a holistic environment. Participants may take the program for academic credit or may choose to audit courses and earn continuing education units.
Academic credit is awarded based on personal reflection papers rather than extensive research.
Upon successful completion of the program, a certificate of graduate credit or CEU's is awarded. Students who have a Bachelor's degree and one year of gradutate theological studies may qualify for the professional degree, Master of Arts in Applied Theology. Candidates must also work full time for one year in ministry and report their work in an approved In-Field Paper. The degree is awarded jointly with, and accredited through the Graduate Theological Union. Over 1,200 SAT alums, more than 200 graduates with M.A. in Applied Theology degrees, serve in a variety of Christian leadership positions in 48 states and more than 40 foreign countries.