Accreditations
The seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved:
MDiv, MA in Ministry Leadership, MA in Spiritual Formation, MA (Theological Studies), DMin
The Commission contact information is:
The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States
and Canada
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
USA
Telephone: 412-788-6505
Fax: 412-788-6510
Website: www.ats.edu
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities also certifies the seminary's programs. This dual accreditation is maintained through George Fox University and assures students of the highest academic and professional standards.
Memberships
The seminary holds memberships in organizations that enable us to fulfill our mission.
Christians for Biblical Equality
Christians for Biblical Equality (CBE) is a nonprofit organization of Christian men and women who believe that the Bible, properly interpreted, teaches the fundamental equality of men and women of all ethnic groups, all economic classes, and all age groups, based on the teachings of Scriptures such as Galatians 3:28: “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (TNIV).
Evangelicals for Social Action
Evangelicals for Social Action (ESA) is an association of Christians seeking to promote Christian engagement, analysis, and understanding of major social, cultural, and public-policy issues. ESA emphasizes both the transformation of human lives through personal faith and also the importance of a commitment to social and economic justice as an outgrowth of Christian faith.
The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) provides training in pastoral care under the auspices of officially accredited clinical-training centers. This association is the standard-setting, certifying, and accrediting agency in the field of pastoral education in the United States, with many accredited centers throughout the states. Several such centers are in Oregon: Legacy Health System, Oregon State Hospital, Providence/Portland Medical Center, and Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Because of their proximity, these centers provide opportunities for accredited clinical training for seminary students.
The American Theological Library Association
The American Theological Library Association (ATLA) is a professional association of individual, institutional, and affiliate members providing programs, products, and services in support of theological and religious studies libraries and librarians.
In addition to these memberships, the seminary maintains affiliation with the following organizations:
- The Association for Doctor of Ministry Education
- Ecclesia Network
- Evangelical Spiritual Directors Association
- The John Wesley Seminary Foundation
- Leadership Catalyst
- NAAITS - North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies
- Renovaré
- Spiritventure
- Wesleyan/Holiness Women Clergy
- Willow Creek Association
- American Anthropological Association
- The American Academy of Religion
- The American Schools of Oriental Research
- American Society of Church History
- American Society of Missiology
- Association of Professors of Mission
- The Association of Teaching Theologians of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Christian Management Association
- Conference on Faith and History
- The Dorothy L. Sayers Society
- Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians
- The Evangelical Theological Society
- GreenFaith
- The Institute for Biblical Research
- National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion
- Peace and Safety in the Christian Home
- The Society of Biblical Literature
- Spiritual Directors International
- The Wesleyan Theological Society
- Women's Leadership Development Institute (CCCU)
The Friends Center
The Friends Center at George Fox Evangelical Seminary is a program supported by the Friends denomination with goals of educating, training, mentoring, and equipping those who have been called to leadership in the Friends Church in the Northwest and beyond.
In addition to supporting the regular degree programs of the seminary with Friends-specific courses, the center provides seminar, workshop, conference, and individual-study courses for Friends students as well as leaders already serving in local congregations. The director is available on the seminary campus to informally mentor and consult with students and to gather Friends students together for worship, reflection on their course work, and the chance to dialogue with one another about ministry in the local church.
The Center for Transformational Leadership
The Center for Transformational Leadership was recently developed as a leadership-equipping center in partnership with George Fox University and Free Methodist ministries throughout Oregon. We provide scholarships, mentoring, internships, and church planters to grow the ministries of the Church and University. The CTL is available for students regardless of denominational affiliation as a resource for equipping toward ministry. Our director, Trisha Welstad, is available on campus to connect and resource students.
To learn more about the Center for Transformational Leadership or contact the director visit our website: OregonCTL.org