Begin your exploration of intellectual and spiritual enrichment as you embark on a journey through the hallowed corridors of theological education at Allen University’s prestigious Dickerson-Green Seminary. With roots stretching back to 1880 through our esteemed Dickerson Seminary, we boast a rich legacy that has illuminated the hearts and minds of countless students for well over a century. As an integral pillar of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church of South Carolina, our storied institution has been a beacon of spiritual and intellectual nourishment, offering both non-credit enrichment opportunities for clergy members within the AME denomination and an undergraduate program open to all seekers of theological wisdom. Today, we are pleased to announce an extraordinary chapter in our enduring commitment to faith and learning, marked by the expansion into graduate-level theological studies. This monumental development will be housed under the distinguished banner of Dickerson-Green Seminary. In doing so, we not only honor the historic Dickerson name but also pay homage to the spiritual leadership and legacy of the presiding prelate of the 7th District, Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. Our graduate seminary program is designed as a living tribute to both these towering figures, marrying the past with the present, as we look toward a future teeming with endless possibilities for scholarly research, spiritual growth, and community impact. With Dickerson-Green Seminary, Allen University invites you to be part of a theological lineage that is both timeless and timely, traditional yet transformative. Here at Dickerson-Green, you will find an education and an awakening.
Dickerson-Green Theological Seminary’s (DGTS) mission is to provide a high-quality graduate theological education. The program equips graduates to engage in Christian congregational life and other settings in which the expectation is to think theologically and minister to the spiritual, social, and physical development of all people within a Christian spiritual context. The program aims to ecumenically prepare those who qualify and desire to extend the transformational love of Jesus Christ via the empowerment of education and Christian spiritual formation.
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Allen University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Allen University may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Allen University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500 or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website: www.sacscoc.org.
Dickerson-Green Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).
This accreditation signifies that Dickerson-Green Theological Seminary meets the standards of quality in theological education as set by ATS.
The Board of Commissioners met in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 3-4, 2024, and included on its agenda Dickerson-Green Theological Seminary of Allen University’s comprehensive visit for initial accreditation and the resulting report by the evaluation committee.
After reviewing the information in light of the pertinent Commission Standards and Policies, and Procedures, the Board voted:
- To grant the school initial accreditation for seven years, beginning March 07th, 2024, and continuing until July 31st, 2031, with the next comprehensive evaluation visit in spring 2031.
- To approve the following educational offerings:
a. Degree programs:
Master of Divinity
Master of Arts in Religious Studies
Doctor of Ministry
b. Distance education: Comprehensive
c. Additional locations: None
The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada at:
Address: 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Telephone: 412-788-6505
Fax: 412-788-6510
Website: www.ats.edu