Standard 6-4 and Course Evaluations ARTS Standard 6-4 asks the question, how are you evaluating the instruments which you are using to assess student learning? One of the most common responses is that institutions are using course evaluation form. One issue that I...
The Importance of What We do
A New/Old approach to Seminary Education The longer I am in this position as Executive Director, the more I realize the importance of what our ARTS schools are accomplishing. The following is written by Esaú Bonilla. Esaú, is a Pastor in Costa Rica and student in a...
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data
Since there is some confusion as to the difference between qualitative and quantitative data in assessing student learning, I thought I would ask an expert: Chat GTP. Full disclosure, everything below comes from what the AI told me. Actually, I think Chat GPT did a...
ARTS Annual Assessment Plan
ARTS requires schools to provide an annual assessment plan highlighting student learning outcomes. This can sound like a daunting task, but it’s actually common sense. Let me break this down into 7 simple steps. Who is responsible? The first thing your...
A School’s response to a Site Visit Report
This posting talks about what is required of a member school after they receive a site-visit report. First some background. Our Policies and Procedures (and other documents) address specific processes and timeframes for the site visits. While the process...
Welcome to the ARTS Blog
Introducing a new channel for news and information. Welcome to the brand new ARTS Blog. In this space you will see announcements of ARTS activities, discussion about accreditation standards and other information that will be helpful to our member seminaries and to the...
2023 ARTS Annual Budget
You can view the 2023 ARTS Annual Budget here: 2023 ARTS Annual Budget