Denomonational Resources
Chicago Theological Seminary is an affiliated seminary of the United Church of Christ, but it is home to students from over 20 different denominations. Students seeking ordination should be in conversation with their denomination's ordaining body in order to determine their unique requirements and plan an appropriate course for their education at Chicago Theological Seminary. With the diverse resources and offerings of the Association of Chicago Theological Schools (ACTS), students will be able to create an educational plan that meets their denominational needs. Below is a list of several denominations represented at CTS with available online resources concerning ordination.


- United Church of Christ: Specific details can vary by Conference, be sure to check your Conference resources
- Disciples of Christ
- United Methodist Church
- Episcopal Church: An overview of the ordination process, see your Diocese for more detailed information
- Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
- Presbyterian Church USA
- Church of the Nazarene
- Mennonite Church
- Metropolitan Community Church
- Unitarian Universalist Association
- United Church of Canada













