Higher Education Accreditation
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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:
- Diploma In Christian Ministries
- Bachelor of Theology
Graduation
Rate
66.67%%
Average time
to completion
5 years 9 months
Undergraduate Fall to Fall School of Ministry Retention & Graduation Rates
| Freshman Retention Rate | |||||
| Year | Undergraduate Retention Rate for First-Time Undergraduate Students | Annual Retention Rate | Total Potential Returnees from New First-time Students the Previous Year | Total New First-time students who returned the Following Fall | Graduation Rate |
| 2022 | 62.5% | 53.33% | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 2023 | 42.86% | 60% | 7 | 3 | 70.83% |
| 2024 | 50% | 57.14% | 6 | 3 | 66.67% |
| 2025 | 14.29% | 50% | 7 | 1 | 66.67% |
| Average | 42.41% | 55.11% | 7 | 3 | 66.67% |
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Full Time, degree or certificate seeking undergraduate students enrolled Fall 6 years ago who attended college for the 1st time that Fall |
| Year | |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 9 |
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% |