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The curriculum at Ashland Theological Seminary is designed to lead committed Christians into a program of basic preparation for Christian ministries. The Seminary recognizes that today the Christian ministry takes many forms including the pastorate, Christian education, pastoral counseling, church administration, church music, institutional chaplaincy, sports ministry, and higher education.

The faculty believes that Christianity embraces every dimension of life and speaks to all people. The preparation for and involvement in Christian ministries are considered vital in a complete curriculum.

The off-campus programs, field education requirements, and clinical experiences are means for student involvement. Students are helped to actualize their faith so they can apply it to the contemporary world in a way that has both meaning and purpose. The Christian rationale for this unique program is that faith is both truth and power.