Association for Theological Field Education

The Association for Theological Field Education (ATFE), 501 (c) (3), was founded in 1946 to provide a forum to identify, study, research and act upon issues of significance to theological field education.  ATFE connects and bridges theory and practice, academy and church, local and global contexts, and the wisdom of the past and the dreams of the future. Our aim is to develop resources for the field by encouraging our members to do research, publish, and share professional expertise and knowledge within the membership.  More…

SAVE THE DATE: 2015 Biennium Consultation, January 22 – January 24, Santa Fe, NM

2013 Biennium Plenary Presentation: From Pasts to Possibilities Plenary Presentation by Dr. Kwok Pui Lan .mss which took place January 23-26, 2013 in Williamsburg, VA.

What’s New:

  • NEW Open position: Director of Field Education and Community Engagement — University of Chicago Divinity School, Chicago, IL.  More…
  • NEW Open position: Director of Formation for Ministry, Western Theological Seminary, Holland, MI. More…
  • Open position: Vice President for Pastoral Formation, Sacred Heart School of Theology, Hales Corners, WI. More…
  • ANNOUNCEMENT FROM REFLECTIVE PRACTICE
    Reflective Practice: Formation and Supervision in Ministry seeks to provide a framework for reflection on supervision and formation for a range of ministries, in a variety of contexts, and from different faith traditions.  Volume 32, “Virtues in Formation and Supervision” is now available free online. More…