Educational Effectiveness Statement In compliance with accreditation requirements, Chicago Theological Seminary publishes the data below as indicators of the school s educational effectiveness. Data is taken from surveys of graduating students and alumni/ae as well as information provided by the Registrar s office. Years to Completion: Graduating M.Div. Students 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0-0- 0-7 07-8 0% 0% Years Years Years Years More than Years
. Graduating Students Satisfaction with Program: Educational Effectiveness in Facilitating Skill Areas, M.Div. Students. 0- ="Not Satisfied"; = Very Satisfied.. 0-0-7 07-8. use & interpret Scripture think theologically conduct worship preach well teach well give spiritual direction pastoral counseling relate social issues to faith lead others work effectively within my own Religious traditions interact effectively with those of religious traditions other than my own knowledge of Christian philosophy & ethics interact effectively with those from other cultural & racial/ethnic contexts Source: ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire
Graduating Students Satisfaction with Program: Educational Effectiveness in Facilitating Skill Areas, Other Degree Programs. ="Not Satisfied"; = Very Satisfied.. 0-0- 0-7 07-8. use & interpret Scripture think theologically conduct worship preach well teach well give spiritual direction pastoral counseling relate social issues to faith lead others work effectively within my own Religious traditions interact effectively with those of religious traditions other than my own knowledge of Christian philosophy & ethics interact effectively with those from other cultural & racial/ethnic contexts Source: ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire
Graduating Students Measure of Personal Growth: All Programs. 0-0- Scale to = Much Stronger.. 0-7 07-8. Empathy for poor and oppressed Concern for social justice Enthusiasm for learning Insight into troubles of others Respect for other religious traditions Self-confidence Self-knowledge Clarity of vocational goals Source: ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire
. Graduating Students Overall Experience During Program: M.Div. Students. 0-0- Scale to = Strongly Agree.. 0-7 07-8. Satisfied with academic experience Field education helpful Faculty supportive & understanding Felt accepted in school community I have grown spiritually Faith is stronger than when I came Personal faith has been respected School tried to be diverse & inclusive Individuals of other faith traditions respected Able to integrate theology & ministry If I had it to do over, would still come Source: ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire
Graduating Students Overall Experience During Program: All Students. Scale to = Strongly Agree.. 0-0- 0-7 07-8. Satisfied with Faculty supportive & academic experience understanding Felt accepted in school community I have grown spiritually Faith is stronger than when I came Personal faith has been respected School tried to be diverse & inclusive Able to integrate theology & ministry If I had it to do over, would still come Source: ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire
Surveys of alumni/ae of our M.Div. program conducted in 00, 0, and 08 indicate that, over a ten-year period, most of our M.Div. alumni/ae pursue the following vocational paths (respondents were able to choose more than one answer): 00 0 08 Ordained parish ministry.7% 0.0% 8.% Chaplaincy.0%.% 9.0% Community-based non-profit leadership.% 9.%.9% Further graduate study 0.%.%.% Social Work 8.%.%.% Education/teaching.%.%.% Specialized ministry.% 8.9%.% New church start.%.8% 0.0% Business.%.%.% Other.% 0.7%.% New church start Specialized Education/teaching Social Work Further graduate study MDiv Alumni/ae in 00 Business Other Ordained parish ministry Specialized ministry Education/tea Social Work MDiv Alumni/ae in 0 Business Other New church start Ordained parish ministry Business Specialized ministry Education/teaching Social Work Further graduate study MDiv Alumni/ae in 08 Other Ordained parish ministry Community-based non-profit leadership Chaplaincy Further graduate study Community-based non-profit leadership Chaplaincy Community-based non-profit leadership Chaplaincy
Surveys of alumni/ae of our Ph.D. program conducted in 00, 0, and 08 indicate that, over a ten-year period, most of our Ph.D. alumni/ae pursue the following vocational paths (respondents were able to choose more than one answer): 00 0 08 Teaching in a college or university.% 0.0% 0.0% Ministry position 0.0%.0% 0.0% Teaching in a seminary 0.0% 7.% 0.0% Counseling 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other 0.0%.0% 0.0% Phd Alumni/ae in 00 PhD Alumni/ae in 0 PhD Alumni/ae in 08 Other Teaching in a college or university Counseling Other Teaching in a college or university Other Teaching in a college or university Counseling Teaching in a seminary Ministry position Teaching in a seminary Ministry position Teaching in a seminary Ministry position
Placement Rates All MDiv Graduates 0 GRADS 07 GRADS Unknown Other Chaplaincy Other Local Parish Ministry Further Study Local Parish Ministry Chaplaincy
0 Current Status in Fall 08 0-07 Incoming Classes 0 0 8 8 8 7 7 7 Graduated Withdrawn Active Inactive Graduated Withdrawn Active Inactive Graduated Withdrawn Active Inactive 0 0 07 0 8 9 7 8 Graduated Withdrawn Active Inactive Graduated Withdrawn Active Inactive Graduated Withdrawn Active Inactive
0 0 MDiv Retention, 00-7 Entering Classes 7 0 0 9 8 0 9 0 9 0 8 8 8 0 8 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 07 FF Enrollment FF nd Year Retention OL Enrollment OL nd Year Retention nd Year Retention: How many students from an incoming class returned and completed courses for a nd year of study.
MA Retention, 00-7 Entering Classes 8 7 7 7 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 07 FF Enrollment FF nd Year Retention OL Enrollment OL nd Year Retention nd Year Retention: How many students from an incoming class returned and completed courses for a nd year of study.
STM Retention, 00-7 Entering Classes 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 8 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 07 FF Enrollment FF nd Year Retention FF Grad in Year OL Enrollment OL nd Year Retention OL Grad in Year nd Year Retention: How many students from an incoming class returned and completed courses for a nd year of study.
MDiv Retention, 00-7 0 0 7 0 0 9 8 0 9 0 0 8 8 8 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 FF Enrollment FF nd Year Retention OL Enrollment OL nd Year Retention nd Year Retention: How many students from an incoming class returned and completed courses for a nd year of study.
Graduation by 0% of Full Time, Master s Programs 00% 90% 80% 70% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 00 0 0 0 0 0 Mdiv MA MARL STM
Graduation by Statute of Limitations, Master s Programs 00% 90% 80% 70% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 00 0 0 0 0 Mdiv MA MARL STM The MDiv statute of limitations has not yet passed for students who entered the program in 0 and later. The MARL and MA statute of limitations has not yet passed for students who entered the program in 0 and later.