A tentative settlement has been reached between Atlantic School of Theology and the AST Faculty Association. This agreement was reached late June 30th after many hours of thoughtful and respectful discussion.

The proposed settlement includes meaningful progress on faculty compensation and remains within AST’s financial capacity. It reflects a shared effort to find a fair and balanced outcome for both faculty and AST.

In the coming weeks, the agreement will be reviewed in detail by both parties before being brought forward for ratification. We are hopeful that it will be approved.

This process has had its challenges, but it has also been deeply constructive. We are grateful for the hours and hours of effort put in by both parties and for the spirit in which these conversations were held. Both faculty and administration remained committed to working through the issues carefully and collaboratively. We are encouraged by the tone of the dialogue and the progress we have made together.

We want to thank everyone who supported us through this process—including those who held us in prayer. Your care has been felt.

We look forward to what comes next and to continuing the important work we share in service to AST’s mission.