About ATFE

>Affiliation. Formally established in 1956, ATFE represents more than 100 theological schools across the United States and Canada. With archives housed at Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia, ATFE enjoys affiliate status with the Association for Theological Schools.

>Purpose. 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. It seeks to shape creative visions for theological education in the future, new patterns for the changing contours of ministry, and imaginative ways to prepare persons to serve God effectively and faithfully in the church and in the world.

>Becoming a Member. Please view the Why Join ATFE page for information on membership. There you will find online membership forms which you can use to join ATFE right now. Thanks for your interest in ATFE!

>ATFE Organizational Documents

>ATFE History