Giving
Help preserve our religious philosophy. If you believe there is a need for transformative faith and social justice, please donate today. CTS is committed to helping create leaders for the next generation of ministry …whatever that may be.
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Reasons to Donate

Why donate?

We know there are a lot of good causes and needy charities out there. So why contribute to CTS? Because you’ll be giving to much, much more than our institution. You’ll be giving to support churches. You’ll be and preserving progressive theology here in America. And you’ll be helping to create the next generation of religious leaders to spread social justice and mercy throughout the world. The CTS Annual Fund is the opportunity for alumni, congregations, and friends to ensure the strength and ongoing vitality of CTS. 

How does your gift provide support to CTS?

The Annual Fund provides immediate support to Chicago Theological Seminary. Here are some examples of how it benefits students, faculty and the Seminary community:

  • Student scholarship & faculty research programs
  • Academic programs and centers of religious learning
  • Technology upgrades
  • Library acquisitions (Learning Commons)
  • Faculty teaching and course development
  • Mentoring, leadership & volunteer programs

Additionally, annual gifts will help support opportunities to foster meaningful public dialogue and learning around important theological and social issues of today through events such as the Ministerial and Lay Leadership Institute and Lectionary Workshops.

Gifts to the Annual Fund at Chicago Theological Seminary are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Names of our donors and supporters are included in the annual Donor Roll.