Accreditation

St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools. The Commission may be contacted at 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1110, or call 412-788-6505. The following degree programs are approved by the Commission on Accrediting: Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Arts (Theological Studies) (MATS), and Master of Arts (Philosophical Studies for Missionary Discipleship) (MAPS).

Statement of Student Achievement and Educational Effectiveness

Master of Divinity (MDiv) [CIP code 39.0602 Divinity/Ministry]

Benchmark: 90% of graduates working in full-time ministerial positions three months post-graduation

2023: 100% of graduates in full-time ministerial positions

2022: 92% of graduates in full-time ministerial positions

2021: 100% of graduates in full-time ministerial positions

Benchmark: 100% perseverance of graduates who were ordained to the priesthood active in priestly ministry five years post-graduation

2023: 100% of 2018 graduates who were ordained to the priesthood active in priestly ministry five years post-graduation

2022: 100% of 2017 graduates who were ordained to the priesthood active in priestly ministry five years post-graduation

2021: 100% of 2016 graduates who were ordained to the priesthood active in priestly ministry five years post-graduation

Benchmark: 90% of graduating students scoring >2.5 out of 4 on the Pastoral Care Exam rubric

2023: 92% of graduating students scored >2.5

2022: 83% of graduating students scored >2.5

2021: 100% of graduating students scored >2.5

Benchmark: 90% of graduates not bilingual at entry prepared to competently celebrate Mass in a second language (score >3 out of 4 on rubric assessing practice celebration of Mass)

2023: 100% of graduates scored >3

2022: 100% of graduates scored >3

2021: 86% of graduates scored >3

Master of Arts (Philosophical Studies for Missionary Discipleship) (MAPS) [CIP code 38.9999 Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other] New program 2017F, first year of data 2019.

Benchmark: 80% of graduates who begin the program seeking the degree for employment/vocational purposes or preparation for advanced studies (not personal development only) are in degree-related positions or are pursuing advanced studies three months post-graduation

2023: 100% of graduates who began the program seeking the degree for employment/vocational purposes or preparation for advanced studies are in degree-related ministerial positions or pursuing advanced studies

2022: 100% of graduates who began the program seeking the degree for employment/vocational purposes or preparation for advanced studies are in degree-related ministerial positions or pursuing advanced studies

2021: 100% of graduates who began the program seeking the degree for employment/vocational purposes or preparation for advanced studies are in degree-related ministerial positions or are pursuing advanced studies

Benchmark: 85% of graduating students scoring >3 out of 4 on average overall on rubric assessing capstone requirement (Comprehensive Exam)

2023: 67% of graduating students met benchmark

2022: 86% of graduating students met benchmark

2021: 100% of graduating students met benchmark

Master of Arts (Theological Studies) (MATS) [CIP code 39.0601 Theology/Theological Studies]

Benchmark: 90% of graduates who begin the program seeking the degree for employment/vocational purposes or preparation for advanced studies (not personal development only) are in degree-related positions or pursuing advanced studies three months post-graduation

2023: 100% of graduates who began the program seeking the degree for employment/vocational purposes or preparation for advanced studies are in degree-related ministerial positions or pursuing advanced studies (1 unknown)

2022: 80% of graduates who began the program seeking the degree for employment/vocational purposes or preparation for advanced studies are in degree-related ministerial positions or pursuing advanced studies

2021: 100% of graduates who began the program seeking the degree for employment/vocational purposes or preparation for advanced studies are in degree-related ministerial positions or pursuing advanced studies

Benchmark: 85% of graduating students scoring overall on average >3 out of 4 the capstone requirement that includes a written, objective, and presentation portion (Comprehensive Exam)