Ashland Theological Seminary is a seminary in Ohio. It is located at 910 Center Street in

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, with another site located in Cleveland, Ohio. The seminary has students and faculty representing over 30 denominations and over 4100 alumni. Founded in 1906 by the

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, Ashland Theological Seminary is a graduate division of

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. The seminary is accredited by the

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and the

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. The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is accredited by The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Dean

*John ByronJohn Byron named Dean of Ashland Theological Seminary
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Degrees

Courses at Ashland Theological Seminary are offered in-person, online, and as hybrid courses. Degrees offered include: *Master of Divinity *Master of Divinity (Chaplaincy) *Master of Arts in Applied Bible and Theology *Master of Arts in Christian Ministry *Master of Arts in Applied Bible and Theology *Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP) *Master of Arts in Black Church Studies *Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) *Master of Arts (Historical and Theological Studies) *Doctor of Ministry *Various certificate programs

Alumni

* Rickey Bolden — American football player * John B. Ellington Jr. — United States Air Force general *

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— American Catholic Church broadcaster, journalist, and author *

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References

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