Educational Effectiveness StatementIn compliance with accreditation requirements, Chicago Theological Seminary publishes the data below as indicators of the school’s educational effectiveness. Data is taken from surveys of graduating students and alumni/ae as well as information provided by the Registrar’s office.

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Years to Completion: Graduating M.Div. Students

2014- 15

2015- 16

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2018- 19

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19Number of Degree Students Withdrawing from All 6 Degree Programs 7 17 28 48 9Headcount (All Programs) 290 303 283 274 248

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use &interpretScripture

thinktheologically

conductworship

preach well teach well give spiritualdirection

pastoralcounseling

relate socialissues to

faith

lead others workeffectivelywithin my

ownReligioustraditions

interacteffectively

with those ofreligious

traditionsother than

my own

knowledge ofChristian

philosophy &ethics

interacteffectivelywith thosefrom othercultural &

racial/ethniccontexts

Graduating Students’ Satisfaction with Program: Ministry Skills, M.Div. Students

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

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atisf

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Source: ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire

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use &interpretScripture

thinktheologically

conductworship

preach well teach well give spiritualdirection

pastoralcounseling

relate socialissues to

faith

lead others workeffectivelywithin my

ownReligioustraditions

interacteffectivelywith thoseof religioustraditionsother than

my own

knowledgeof Christianphilosophy

& ethics

interacteffectivelywith thosefrom othercultural &

racial/ethniccontexts

Graduating Students’ Satisfaction with Program: Ministry Skills, Other Degree Programs

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

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Source: ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire

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Empathy for poorand oppressed

Concern for socialjustice

Enthusiasm forlearning

Insight intotroubles of others

Respect for otherreligious traditions

Self-confidence Self-knowledge Clarity ofvocational goals

Graduating Students’ Measure of Personal Growth: All Programs

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

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Source: ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire

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Satisfied withacademic

experience

Fieldeducation

helpful

Facultysupportive &

understanding

Felt acceptedin school

community

I have grownspiritually

Faith isstronger thanwhen I came

Personal faithhas beenrespected

School tried tobe diverse &

inclusive

Individuals ofother faithtraditionsrespected

Able tointegrate

theology &ministry

If I had it to doover, wouldstill come

Graduating Students’ Overall Experience During Program: M.Div. Students

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

Source: ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire

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Satisfied withacademic

experience

Facultysupportive &

understanding

Felt accepted inschool

community

I have grownspiritually

Faith is strongerthan when I came

Personal faith hasbeen respected

School tried to bediverse &inclusive

Able to integratetheology &

ministry

If I had it to doover, would still

come

Graduating Students’ Overall Experience During Program:All Students

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

Source: ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire

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Ordained parish ministry

Chaplaincy

Community-based non-profit leadership

Further graduate

study

Social Work

Education/teaching

Specialized …New church start Business

Other

MDiv Alumni/ae in 2010

Ordained parish ministry

ChaplaincyCommunity-based

non-profit leadership

Further graduate

study

Social Work

Education/teaching

Specialized ministry

New church start

Business Other

MDiv Alumni/ae in 2014

Surveys of alumni/ae of our M.Div. program conducted in 2010, 2014, and 2018 indicate that, over a ten-year period, most of our M.Div. alumni/ae pursue the following vocational paths (respondents were able to choose more than one answer):

2010 2014 2018Ordained parish ministry 66.7% 50.0% 48.4%Chaplaincy 25.0% 12.5% 29.0%Community-based non-profit leadership 14.6% 19.6% 12.9%Further graduate study 10.4% 5.4% 6.5%Social Work 8.3% 5.4% 6.5%Education/teaching 6.3% 3.6% 6.5%Specialized ministry 6.3% 8.9% 3.2%New church start 4.2% 1.8% 0.0%Business 2.1% 5.4% 3.2%Other 4.2% 10.7% 6.5%

MDiv Alumni/ae in 2018

Ordained parish

ministry

Chaplaincy

Community-based non-

profit leadership

Further graduate study

Social Work

Education/teachingSpecialized ministry

Business Other

Teaching in a college or university

Ministry positionTeaching in a

seminary

Counseling

Other

Phd Alumni/ae in 2010

Teaching in a college or university

Ministry position

Teaching in a seminary

Counseling

Other

PhD Alumni/ae in 2014

Surveys of alumni/ae of our Ph.D. program conducted in 2010, 2014, and 2018 indicate that, over a ten-year period, most of our Ph.D. alumni/ae pursue the following vocational paths (respondents were able to choose more than one answer):

Teaching in a college or university

Ministry position

Teaching in a seminary

Other

PhD Alumni/ae in 2018

2010 2014 2018Teaching in a college or university 12.5% 60.0% 40.0%Ministry position 40.0% 25.0% 20.0%Teaching in a seminary 10.0% 37.5% 40.0%Counseling 10.0% 0.0% 0.0%Other 20.0% 25.0% 20.0%

Local Paris…

Chaplaincy

Other

2017 GRADS

Local Parish

Ministry

Chaplaincy

Further Study

Other

Unknown

2016 GRADS

Placement Rates – All MDiv Graduates One Year After Graduation

Local Parish Ministry

Chaplaincy

Further Study

OtherUnknown

2018 GRADS

Local Parish Ministry

Seeking Employment

Further StudyOther

Unknown

Chaplaincy

2019 GRADS

Current Status in Fall 20192013-2018 Incoming Classes

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2013

Graduated Withdrawn Active Inactive

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Graduated Withdrawn Active Inactive

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Graduated Withdrawn Active Inactive

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Graduated Withdrawn Active Inactive

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Graduated Withdrawn Active Inactive

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2018

Graduated Withdrawn Active Inactive

MDiv Retention, 2010-18 Entering Classes

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F2F Enrollment F2F 2nd Year Retention OL Enrollment OL 2nd Year Retention

2nd Year Retention: How many students from an incoming class returned and completed courses for a 2nd year of study. The target is 70% online 2nd year retention and 80% on-campus 2nd year retention.

MA Retention, 2010-18 Entering Classes

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2nd Year Retention: How many students from an incoming class returned and completed courses for a 2nd year of study. The goal for MA students is 75% retention.

STM Retention, 2010-18 Entering Classes

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F2F Enrollment F2F 2nd Year Retention F2F Grad in 1 Year OL Enrollment OL 2nd Year Retention OL Grad in 1 Year

2nd Year Retention: How many students from an incoming class returned and completed courses for a 2nd year of study. For STM students, we include graduates along with returning students when considering whether we have met our target of 75%.

Graduation by 150% of Full Time, Master’s Programs

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Graduation by Statute of Limitations, Master’s Programs

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The MDiv statute of limitations has not yet passed for students who entered the program in 2014 and later. The MARL and MA statute of limitations has not yet passed for students who entered the program in 2015 and later.