Portland Seminary

Memberships & Affiliations

2026 ATS Evaluation Visit & Comments

Portland Seminary of George Fox University will host a comprehensive evaluation visit for reaffirmation of accreditation by the ATS Commission on Accrediting on March 16–19, 2026. The purpose of this visit is to verify that the seminary meets all applicable Commission Standards of Accreditation.

Comments regarding how well Portland Seminary meets those standards and/or generally demonstrates educational quality may be sent to accrediting@ats.edu at least two weeks before the visit. Comments may also or instead be directed in writing to Dr. Loren Kerns, Self-Study Director, at lkerns@georgefox.edu. All comments will be shared with the onsite evaluation committee.

Accreditations

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Portland Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), and the following degree programs are approved:

The commission's contact information is:

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
10 Summit Park Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15275

Phone: 412-788-6505

Fax: 412-788-6510

Website: ats.edu

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George Fox University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. This dual accreditation is maintained through George Fox University and assures students of the highest academic and professional standards.

Memberships

Portland 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:

Our professors are active in the following professional associations:

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