Austin Graduate School of Theology
Austin Graduate School of Theology, formerly known as the Institute for Christian Studies, is a private Christian seminary associated with the Churches of Christ and located in Austin, Texas. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to awards bachelor's and master's degrees.
Established | 1917 |
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Religious affiliation | Churches of Christ |
President | Stan Reid |
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Website | austingrad |
On September 1, 2020, AGST announced it would be merging with Lipscomb University, in Nashville, Tennessee, beginning January 2021. Under the agreement, AGST would become a wholly owned subsidiary of Lipscomb, with Lipscomb maintaining and expanding their graduate offerings and providing management assistance. Under the merger, AGST would expand their offerings to include Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry programs.[1]
References
- "Austin Graduate School of Theology, Lipscomb University announce merger". Lipscomb University. Retrieved 2020-09-07.