Seminary/Graduate School Membership Application

Seminary / Graduate School of Theology Membership Application
Membership is available for schools that are accredited by the Association of Theological Schools or another recognized accrediting agency. Membership in ACPE is open to organizations whose purpose is to enhance the mission and vision of ACPE.

Membership benefits include: listing in the ACPE directory, member rates to ACPE events, representation on advisory committees, and subscription to ACPE publications including the Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling.

Applications are reviewed at the bi-annual meeting of the Board of Directors in the spring and fall. The board follows a dialogical process that seeks to determine the compatibility of the institution’s mission and vision with that of the ACPE. Membership dues are $200 annually and will be invoiced the following year.

Please complete all of the requested information, attach the required documentation, and submit the following form.
Name of Seminary School *
Can your organization support the ACPE standard (see www.acpe.edu) *

Yes No
If no, explain on an attached sheet: *
Signature of authorized respondent *

Clear
Name of authorized respondent *

First Name Last Name
Title of authorized respondent *

School Address

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Phone Number

- Area Code Phone Number
Religious Affiliation
Number in Student Body

Member of Association of Theological Schools in US & Canada *

Yes No
Member type *

Full Member Associate Member
Please give name of other accrediting agency
Basic Religious/Theological Degree Granted
Avg. # of Years Required to Complete Basic Degree Program
Degrees Given
President's Name *

First Name Last Name

Address

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Dean's Name *

First Name Last Name

Address

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Liaison Professor's Name *

First Name Last Name

Address

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State
Zip Code	Country

Email address *
example@example.com
Seminaries/Graduate Schools of Theology Membership Criteria:
1. Be accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, or comparable accrediting agency.
2. Require a minimum of 72 hours of graduate academic study, half of which could be in their faith group’s writings, rituals, and traditions.
3. Be located within the U.S. or one of its territories.
4. Be willing to support the mission of ACPE.
Please attach: a copy of your catalog or program brochure; a copy of your articles of incorporation, bylaws or governance manual; your mission/vision statement; and, an explanation of the value of ACPE membership to your organization. Please attach any other information that would help determine your affirmation and interest in the mission of ACPE.
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ACPE Mission
To positively affect people’s lives by nurturing connections to the sacred through experiential education and spiritual care.

ACPE Vision
To create measurable and appreciable improvement in spiritual health that transforms people and communities in the US and across the globe.

ACPE Values
Diversity and inclusion - demonstrated through cultural humility, attentiveness and collegiality.
Integrity - demonstrated through trust, respect and excellence.
Curiosity - demonstrated through listening, experiential models, innovation and creativity.
Process - demonstrated through action/reflection, listening, experiential and relational models.
Service - demonstrated through compassion, authenticity and growth.
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Seminary / Graduate School of Theology Membership Application