MTSO is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools of The Higher Learning Commission and is also accredited the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada to provide post-baccalaureate professional and academic degree programs to educate persons for the practice of ministry and for teaching and research in the theological disciplines.
[2] In addition to The United Methodist Church, MTSO students represent over a dozen faith traditions.
In April 1958, 48 members of the Provisional Organization for the Establishment of The Methodist Theological School in Ohio signed a document laying the groundwork for the construction of a new educational institution on 70 hillside acres in Central Ohio.
John W. Dickhaut was named as the first president of MTSO and Van Bogard Dunn was appointed as the first academic dean.
In 1973, MTSO joined Trinity Lutheran Seminary and the Pontifical College Josephinum to form the Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus.
[4] MTSO offers studies in multiple disciplines within the field of theological education.