Higher Education Accreditation
Body
Our Faculty of Arts & Science bachelors’ degrees are approved by the Province of Alberta.
Our School of Ministry degrees and diplomas are accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).
Ambrose Seminary masters’ degrees are accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.
2021 survey of seminary graduates from 2016-2020:
- Half our MDiv alumni reported that they are employed in congregations; the majority are ministering in urban multi-cultural contexts. Another 20% of respondents are engaged in some other ministry context.
- 79% of our MLM and MIM alumni reported that they are employed in congregational or other ministry context.
Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) Accreditation
The Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808) accredits the following programs:
- Associate in Ministry Diploma
- Bachelor of Theology
Employment
Rate:
90%
Graduation
Rate:
56%
Average time
to completion:
5 years 9 months
School of Ministry First-Year Retention Rates
| Freshman Retention Rate | |
| Year | Undergraduate |
| 2016 to 2017 | 80% |
| 2017 to 2018 | 73% |
| 2018 to 2019 | 79% |
| 2019 to 2020 | 76% |
| 2020 to 2021 | 72% |
| Average (5yr) | 77% |
School of Ministry Program Outcomes 2021 Alumni Survey
| Program Outcome | Very Effective | Effective | Total |
| 1. Devoted disciples who have a growing relationship with God. | 24.32% | 67.57% | 91.89% |
| 2. Faithful interpreters who have a love of the Scriptures and seek to interpret them thoughtfully and reverently. | 45.95% | 45.95% | 91.89% |
| 3. Christian thinkers who are insightful and careful theologians. | 37.84% | 54.05% | 91.89% |
| 4. Servant leadership who are courageous, compassionate, and humble followers of Jesus | 21.62% | 62.16% | 83.78% |