Recognition and Memberships
The Franciscan School of Theology is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and by the accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Accreditation means the Commissions have determined that an institution has clearly defined educational objectives appropriate to post-secondary education and is implementing them in a manner consistent with the Commissions' standards.
FST Institutional Memberships
The Franciscan School of Theology is a member of the following professional and academic organizations:
- Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry
- Association of Theological Field Educators
- Catholic Association of Theological Field Educators
- Franciscan International Academic Federation (FIAF)
- National Association of Lay Ministry
- National Catholic Education Association