Graduating Students’ Responses to Survey
11-05-2009
The Association of Theological Schools conducts an annual confidential survey of graduating students from member schools. Following is a summary of our students’ top responses to specific questions over the last 12 years.
Top five areas of satisfaction with the School of Theology are services and academic resources
• Accessibility of faculty.
• Helpfulness of administrative staff.
• Class size.
• Quality of teaching.
• Upkeep of campus.
Three most important influences on my educational experience
• Faculty.
• Interaction with students.
• Classroom discussion.
Top areas of personal growth after being in this theological program
• Self-knowledge.
• Respect for my own religious tradition.
• Enthusiasm for learning.
• Trust in God.
• Empathy for the poor and oppressed.
• A respect for other religious traditions.
Satisfaction with progress in my skills related to my future work
• Ability to use and interpret Scripture.
• Ability to think theologically.
• Knowledge of church doctrine and tradition.
• Ability to lead others.
• Ability to relate social issues to my faith.
• Ability to teach well.
My overall experience with Anderson University School of Theology
• A supportive and understanding faculty.
• I know at least one faculty member well.
• I have made good friends.
• I have integrated theology and ministry.
• I have grown spiritually.
• My personal faith was respected.
Most students agree, “I would come again to Anderson University School of Theology if I had to do it over.”
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