The Head (to “Know”)

MAS emphasizes a process-oriented curriculum that equips students not only to acquire theological knowledge, but also to continue learning throughout a lifetime of ministry. While students complete traditional academic assignments where appropriate, many courses also require ministry-oriented writing projects – such as sermons, Bible studies, and teaching plans – that directly connect classroom learning with ministry practice.

The Heart (to “Be”)

MAS believes that theological education should cultivate Christlike character alongside theological knowledge. For this reason, mentoring is one of the Seminary's institutional distinctives. Each student spends his or her time at seminary with a trained mentor. This relationship is designed to be personal – while mentors encourage growth in spiritual maturity, personal integrity, family relationships, stewardship, ministry effectiveness, and other areas of Christian discipleship. We believe that having a mentor will lead to students establishing mentorship practices in their own spheres of ministry.

The Hand (to “Do”)

MAS intentionally equips students to serve within their existing ministry contexts. Rather than separating students from their churches, the Seminary encourages them to remain actively engaged in local ministry while applying classroom learning through supervised practicum experiences and ongoing service.

Academic Excellence

To ensure continuous improvement, Metro Atlanta Seminary regularly evaluates student learning, student success, and institutional effectiveness. Assessment results are reviewed by faculty and administration to identify strengths, address areas needing improvement, and refine curriculum, mentoring, and ministry training. Assessment at Metro Atlanta Seminary is not simply a means of measuring student performance; it is an ongoing process used to strengthen courses, improve instructional practices, refine mentoring, and ensure that graduates are increasingly prepared for effective ministry.

Our desire is to produce graduates who are well-prepared for a lifetime of ministry, and who possess the knowledge (Head), personal character (Heart), and skills (Hand) necessary for the pastoral ministry, general ministry in service of the church, or further education.

Recent Student Testimonials

• “I have such a deeper understanding of God’s Word now. The program has changed the way I view God, worship God, and speak to others about God.” – MDiv Graduate, 2024.
• “I have loved my time as a student at MAS and have learned so much. I look forward to continuing to learn about God the rest of my life, and I appreciate MAS for sparking this desire.” – MATS Graduate, 2025.
• “A knowledgeable professor is an amazing thing! They don’t just read lecture notes – they TEACH – which makes students learn much more easily!” – BTh Graduate, 2025.
• “My knowledge of theology will strengthen my work in ministry, because I am confident in the Scriptures!” – CCS Recipient, 2025.
• “My awe of God has grown much deeper, and my confidence in who He is and what He’s able to accomplish in and through me has grown as I show up with an emptiness ready to be filled by Him.” – DBC recipient, 2026.
• “What helped me the most was establishing a friendship with my mentor. It was more than a mentoring program, it was friendship. My mentor went above and beyond, helping my young church navigate the process of establishing elders for the first time.” – MDiv Graduate, 2026.
• “I have grown in my understanding of leading well through mission and vision focus and have been challenged to be more intentional in that area.” – DMin Graduate, 2026.

Enrollment

Average Class Size / Faculty-to-Student Ratio

The 117 students enrolled at the end of our 2025-2026 Academic Year were served by 13 faculty members, resulting in a Faculty-to-Student ratio of 1:9. Nine of our 13 faculty for 2025-2026 possess a doctoral degree, one is currently enrolled in a doctoral program, and 3 faculty members have MDivs.

Employment, Service, and Ordination

As a seminary, we seek to educate, equip, and mentor students for faithful gospel ministry while recognizing that questions of ordination, ecclesiastical authority, and ministerial calling properly belong to the local church and its denominational structures and polity. Because we believe Christ has entrusted the authority to ordain and exercise ecclesiastical oversight to local churches and their broader denominational structures, Metro Atlanta Seminary does not ordain individuals to ministry. Further, we believe that a seminary education equips students for the work of ministry in every God-given vocation, recognizing that Christ calls His people to serve Him faithfully whether in the church, the home, the marketplace, the classroom, or any other sphere of life.

Of our 84 graduates with degrees (since 2010):

• 100% are actively engaged in ministry with their local church and/or outside ministries.
• 69% are employed by a church, seminary, or mission organization.
• 87% are either ordained as church officers or engaged as a volunteer.

We are blessed to see our graduates utilizing their seminary experience, education, and training to impact God’s kingdom!