Interdenominational Theological Center no longer on probation

by Adelle M. Banks
Religion News Service

WASHINGTON — The Interdenominational Theological Center, a consortium of African-American seminaries that includes Presbyterian Church (USA)-related Johnson C. Smith Seminary, is no longer on probation, the Atlanta-based school has announced.

       The school received word in late June of the reaffirmation of its accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

      The ITC had been placed on probation in 2002 for employing two professors who had not completed their doctoral degrees.

      “With this behind us, we can now move forward with new strategies for growing ITC, building upon this experience and strategically moving to the next level of what we are called to do in our uniqueness as a consortium of seminaries,” said the Rev. Michael A. Battle in a July 12 statement.

      The consortium of six denominational seminaries was founded in 1958 and currently enrolls about 480 students.