How are we doing?
Subtitle: the effectiveness of theological schools as measured by the vocations and views of graduates
By: Barbara G. Wheeler, Sharon L. Miller, Daniel O. Aleshire
Contributors: Miller, Sharon L.; Aleshire, Daniel O., 1947-; Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
Series: Auburn studies -- number 13; Auburn studies -- no. 13.
Publisher: Auburn Theological Seminary
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780974735832
Subjects: Alumni and alumnae; Statistics; Rabbinical seminaries; Theological seminaries; Employment; Academic Degrees; Training of; Attitudes; Clergy; Evaluation
Description: "This issue reports the results of the first-ever survey of graduates of theological and rabbinical schools in North America. The survey was sent to graduates from Protestant, Catholic and Jewish institutions who earned M. Div., M.A., Rabbinical or comparable degrees in 1995 and 2000. In addition, the Association of Theological Schools, the accrediting body for schools in the U.S. and Canada, provided data from their Entering and Graduating Student Questionnaires (ESQ and GSQ). In combination, these data provide answers to two crucial questions: 1) What do graduates do in the years after they complete their education and 2) How well do they think their theological training prepared them for their work? Generally, the news from this study is good. Large percentages of graduates assume the primary professional role for which their education prepares: leadership in a congregation or other religious organization. Attrition is fairly low. There are, however, causes for concern. Women graduates do not fare as well as men, and interest in congregational ministry is decreasing among recent graduates, especially among the growing population of younger students. Other positive findings include high ratings by graduates of their theological education, though practical training is not as highly rated as academic preparation."--Page 2 of cover.
Notes: Study was done with the cooperation of ATS.

Includes bibliographical references.