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It was founded in 1918.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cATS is very focused on equipping seminaries for the challenges of our time,\u201d said <strong>Sue Cockley<\/strong>, dean of the seminary. \u201cThis re-accreditation is welcome affirmation that EMS is providing theological education and Christian leadership preparation in ways that meet those challenges. I am privileged to walk alongside a dedicated faculty and staff in this work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final report highlighted the seminary\u2019s many distinctive strengths, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Supportive faculty and staff who embody the seminary\u2019s heritage of peacemaking and community and who center themselves on the formation of students with personal care;<\/li><li>A strong embedded relationship with Eastern Mennonite University, as well as the important denominational ties with the Mennonite Church USA and the United Methodist Church;&nbsp;<\/li><li>A clear sense of identity and purpose, shaped by guiding principles, and<\/li><li>A culture of adaptability and innovation.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The seminary offers the following <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/seminary\/\">graduate degrees<\/a> &#8211; Master of Divinity, MA in Religion, MA in Christian Leadership &#8211; as well as two innovative dual degrees, the Master of Divinity and MA in Counseling and the Master of Divinity and MA in Conflict Transformation, in coordination with EMU\u2019s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. The seminary also offers certificates and professional training, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/seminary\/cpe\/\">Clinical Pastoral Education program<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eastern Mennonite Seminary announces a successful reaccreditation process through The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS). 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