Educational Effectiveness Snapshot Academic Year 2024-2025
Winebrenner Theological Seminary equips leaders for service in God’s Kingdom. The faculty and staff of Winebrenner are committed to providing educational experience that meets this mission. The following reflects a snapshot of this demonstrated educational effectiveness using data based on the individuals graduating with Master’s or Doctoral degrees in 2025.
Graduation Rates reflect the percentage of graduates in the academic year who complete their program in 100% or 150% of their program length or less. This is a standard approach to measuring this benchmark.
Capstone Success varies from program to program but is typically the percentage of graduates in the academic year who successfully defend a thesis or dissertation, give a final summative presentation, pass a licensure examination, or in some other manner demonstrate mastery of the program outcomes.
Employment Rates reflect the percentage of graduates in the academic year that are employed or have accepted offers of employment as of the date of graduation but does not include students who complete degrees for personal enrichment or who continue to another degree. This data is collected through a graduate survey conducted by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.
All educational effectiveness data is calculated by the Director of Organizational Assessment and Accreditation who can be reached at kathryn.helleman@winebrenner.edu for comments or questions.
Doctor of Ministry
Program Effectiveness Data
Four Graduates in 2025
Previous AY Data
| Graduation Rate | 75% (Within 150% Program Length) |
| Capstone Success | 100% |
| Employment Rate | 100% (Employed in Field of Study or Related Field) |
Master of Arts in Practical Theology
Program Effectiveness Data
Fifteen graduates in 2025
| Graduation Rate | 66% (Within 150% Program Length) |
| Capstone Success | 100% |
| Employment Rate | 75% (Employed in Field of Study or Related Field) |
Master of Divinity
Program Effectiveness Data
Seven graduates in 2025
| Graduation Rate | 86% (Within 150% Program Length) |
| Capstone Success | 100% |
| Employment Rate | 72% (Employed in Field of Study or Related Field) |
Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling
Program Effectiveness Data
Fourteen Graduates in 2025 from the MACC (CACREP Accredited)
(The data provided for this program reflects the requirements of CACREP accreditation standards)
MACC
| Graduation Rate | 100% (Within 150% Program Length) |
| Capstone Success
(Professional Licensure of Those Eligible at Graduation in their State of Residence) |
93% |
| Employment Rate | 93% (Employed in Field of Study or Related Field) |
Historic Licensure Rate (All Graduates) = 94%
Some Graduates are in states that require additional supervised hours post-graduation before students are eligible for examination. The Capstone Success rate reflects those students who were exam-eligible at the time of graduation but excludes those who have continued their education post-MA degree.
Employment Rate includes those students employed in Clinical Counseling or related disciplines but excludes those who have continued their education post-MA degree.
Program Outcome Evaluation by Graduates and Current Students
Program Graduates were asked to evaluate the program’s effectiveness in meeting the following ten key performance indicators (KPI) based on the 2014 standards in effect at the time of their graduation.
Students ranked the effectiveness using a scale of 5 Extremely Effective, 4 Very Effective, 3 Somewhat Effective, 2 Not so Effective, or 1 Not at All Effective.
| All Responding Graduates
(24 Individuals) |
|
| Understands and/or applies legal and ethical standards of the counseling profession. |
4.35 |
| Employs multicultural competencies (knowledge, awareness, and skills) relevant to clinical mental health counseling. | 4.05 |
| Understands, assesses, and/or treats various factors (biopsychosocial, neurological, physiological, familial) affecting human development, functioning, and behavior. | 4.10 |
| Applies strategies for assessing abilities, interests, values, personality, and other factors that contribute to career development. | 4.40 |
| Differentiates and applies various theories and techniques related to clinical mental health counseling, including one’s own personal counseling theory. | 4.30 |
| Designs and implements culturally and ethically relevant individual, group, and family counseling interventions. | 4.05 |
| Comprehends, administers, and interprets various assessments relevant to academic, educational, career, personal, spiritual, and social development. | 3.80 |
| Identifies and applies evidence-based practices in clinical mental health counseling. | 4.30 |
| Utilizes techniques and interventions for prevention and treatment of a broad range of clinical mental health issues. | 4.15 |
| Demonstrates professional dispositions appropriate to a clinical mental practitioner. | 4.35 |
Program Students were asked to evaluate the program’s effectiveness in meeting the following key performance indicators (KPI) based on the 2024 standards.
Students ranked the effectiveness using a scale of 5 Systematically, 4 Meaningfully 3 Modestly, 2 Superficially, or 1 Disregards.
# Students Responded to this evaluation.
| KPI1: Understand etiology, nomenclature, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and prevention of mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders | 4.29 |
| KPI 2: Differentiate mental health service delivery modalities and networks within the continuum of care, such as primary care, outpatient, partial treatment, inpatient, integrated behavioral healthcare, and aftercare | 4.11 |
| KPI 3: Gain knowledge of legislation, government policy, and regulatory processes relevant to clinical mental health counseling | 4.10 |
| KPI 4: Demonstrate knowledge and/or skills of intake interviews, mental status evaluations, biopsychosocial history, mental health history, and psychological assessment for treatment planning and caseload management | 4.15 |
| KPI 5: Develop and/or utilize techniques and interventions for the prevention and treatment of a broad range of mental health issues | 4.05 |
| KPI 6: Identify strategies for interfacing with the legal system regarding court-referred clients | 3.82 |
| KPI 7: Learn and/or practice strategies for interfacing with integrated behavioral healthcare professionals | 4.29 |
| KPI 8: Develop strategies to advocate for people with mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental conditions | 4.42 |
| KPI 9 Understand third-party reimbursement and other practice and management issues in clinical mental health counseling | 3.64 |
| Professional Dispositions Demonstrates professional dispositions appropriate to a clinical mental health practitioner. | 4.5 |
Overall Graduate Satisfaction—All Graduate Programs
(Taken from the Association of Theological Schools Survey Data 2024-2025 Academic Year)
| Skill Area | Rating on a 5.0 Scale |
| Ability to use and interpret Scripture | 4.5 |
| Ability to teach well | 4.8 |
| Knowledge of church doctrine and history | 4.3 |
| Ability to lead others | 4.3 |
| Ability to preach well | 4.4 |
| Ability to work effectively within my own religious tradition | 4.6 |
| Ability in pastoral counseling | 4.1 |
| Ability to relate social issues to faith | 4.3 |
| Ability to give spiritual direction | 4.5 |
| Ability to think theologically | 4.6 |
| Measures of Personal Growth | Rating on a 5.0 Scale
|
| Enthusiasm for learning | 4.6 |
| Insight into troubles of others | 4.5 |
| Self-discipline and focus | 4.6 |
| Trust in God | 4.7 |
| Ability to live my faith in daily life | 4.6 |
| Empathy for the poor and oppressed | 4.3 |
| Self-confidence | 4.6 |
| Self-knowledge | 4.7 |
| Strength of spiritual life | 4.5 |
New Student Retention Rates (Fall24 to Fall25)
| Retention as Percentage | |||
| DMIN | 80% | ||
| MACC | 100% | ||
| MDIV | 100% | ||
| MAPT | 75% |
Graduate Student Demographics
2024-2025 Academic Year
| Female | Male | Not Disclosed | Total | ||||
| 69 | 89 | 0 | 158 | ||||
| 44% | 56% | ||||||
| Unknown
Or Not Disclosed |
Asian | Black or African American | Hispanics of any race | Two or more races | White | American Indian or Alaska Native | Total |
| 22 | 4 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 158 |
| 14% | 2% | 15% | 3% | 0% | 66% | 0% |
