Andersonville Theological Seminary

Andersonville Theological Seminary (formerly the Andersonville Baptist Seminary) is an unaccredited private Christian seminary located in Camilla, Georgia.[2][3]

Andersonville
Theological Seminary
Other names
Andersonville Seminary
ATS
Former names
Andersonville Baptist Seminary
Type
Established1981 (1981)
Accreditationunaccredited
AffiliationATS is a certified institution with the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA)
Budget$1.3 million (2017)[1]
PresidentJimmy Hayes, Th.D.
Students3,000
Location
Camilla, Georgia
,
U.S.

31°13′49″N 84°12′33″W
CampusDistance Education
Websiteandersonvilleseminary.com

Background

The Andersonville Baptist Seminary was founded in 1981 by Jimmy L. Hayes, who sought to create a Bible-based distance education seminary training to those already in ministry.[4] In the 2000s the school changed its name to Andersonville Theological Seminary.[5] The school's foundation stems from an evangelical Baptist tradition and still lists these positions in their existing published Doctrinal Statement.[6] According to ATS, the seminary currently has approximately 3,000 enrolled students, and over 30,000 graduates.[7]

Academics and accreditation

The seminary offers online undergraduate and graduate level degree programs in topics such as Biblical studies, Theology, Christian ministry, Pastoral Leadership and Christian Counselling.[8] The institution is not accredited by any state or national accrediting agencies, and its degrees may not be recognized by employers or educational institutions.[2] The ATS's Master's in Christian Counseling course is recognized by the National Christian Counselors Association but does not meet state licensing requirements.[9][10]

The seminary is registered as a 501(c)(3) organization.[11]

Notable alumni

See also

References
  1. Propublica.org (May 9, 2013). "Andersonville Baptist Seminary". Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  2. "Is My School Properly Accredited? Full List of Accredited Colleges". The College Post. October 28, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  3. "Contact Us | Andersonville Theological Seminary". Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  4. "About Us | Andersonville Theological Seminary". Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  5. ATS. "Our History". Andersonville Theological Seminary. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  6. ATS. "Doctrinal Statement". Andersonville Theological Seminary. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  7. Andersonville Theological Seminary. "Student Catalog". Andersonville Theological Seminary. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  8. "Courses | Andersonville Theological Seminary". Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  9. PCC. "N.C.C.A University Overview" (PDF). Pastoral Counseling Center. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  10. "Christian Counseling | Andersonville Theological Seminary". Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  11. IRS. "Tax Exempt Organization Search". Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  12. West, Jim. "Biography". Charles Sturt University. Archived from the original on December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  13. Times Free Press. "State Rep. Eric Watson seeks re-election in 22nd District". Timesfreepress.com. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
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