Accreditation and Non-Discrimination

United Theological Seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and is approved by the Ohio Board of Regents.

United Theological Seminary’s off-site program in West Virginia is governed by and meets the requirements of specific accreditation bodies. The procedures for accreditation review are available in the seminary’s library.

United Theological Seminary is one of thirteen United Methodist seminaries in the United States and is listed by the University Senate of the denomination as an approved theological school for the education of United Methodist clergy. United is committed to the common mission of UM schools of theology expressed in The United Methodist Book of Discipline: “preparing person for leadership in the ministry of The United Methodist church; ... leading in the ongoing reflection of Wesleyan theology; and ... assisting the church in fulfilling its mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” (Par.1422.1)

United Theological Seminary is a participating member in the Southwestern Ohio Council of Higher; and Education (SOCHE).

United Theological Seminary prohibits discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or veteran status with reference to the seminary’s admission policies, academic standards and policies, and in the granting of scholarships, loans and other financial aid.