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Past Presidents of Chicago Theological Seminary
Franklin W. Fisk, 1888–1901
Joseph H. George, 1901–1908
Ozora Sterns David, 1908–1930
Albert Palmer, 1930–1946
Arthur Cushman McGiffert Jr., 1946–1959
Howard Schomer, 1959–1967
Edward F. Manthei, 1967–1971
Tom Campbell, 1971–1974
Shelby Rooks, 1974–1984
Kenneth B. Smith, 1984–1999
Susan B. Thistlethwaite, 1999–2008
CTS in Brief
The Chicago Theological Seminary (CTS) is one of seven seminaries affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The Seminary was founded in 1855 by leaders of Congregational Churches in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan who believed that a new kind of theological education was required to meet the urban reality of Chicago and frontier expansions and to deal with the religious and political questions of that era.
CTS remains at the forefront of theological education as it seeks to prepare transformative religious leaders for churches and society at large. The seminary maintains a high level of racial, ethnic, gender, LGBTQ and faith diversity among students, faculty and staff.
During its long history, the Seminary has achieved a distinguished record of training ministers, teachers and leaders of community organizations. A consistent hallmark of CTS is contextual learning; students spend a year in a church or community setting. The seminary is known as a leader in theological education, and for its commitment to promote the transformation of church and society toward greater justice and mercy.
Degree Programs
Master of Divinity
Master of Arts
Master of Sacred Theology
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Philosophy
CTS also offers a Certificate in Theological Studies.
Faculty
CTS has 12 full-time faculty, all with Ph.D. degrees in their respective fields. Nine members of the faculty also are ordained clergy. The CTS faculty has a distinguished record of scholarship that includes publishing of articles and books as well as editing books and professional journals. Faculty are advisors to students in all degree programs and are a resource to churches, church-related bodies and a host of justice-oriented organizations.
Students
Total enrollment at CTS, including full-time and part-time students, has averaged about 220 over the last five years. CTS students come from a range of religious, national and racial heritages, and are diverse in terms of age and sexual identity.
Accreditation
CTS is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and is a member of the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. The seminary is also a member of the Association of Chicago Theological Schools, a cluster of 12 schools allowing library cooperation and cross-registration. Chicago Theological Seminary is a affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The school’s Master of Divinity graduates qualify for ordination in virtually all Protestant denominations.
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