Faculty News

Returning Faculty

This year we are happy to welcome back one full-time faculty member who have been on sabbatical.

Dr. Lee Butler, Professor of Theology and Psychology, has returned from a sabbatical in the Spring of 2011. Prof. Professor Butler conducted research toward a new book on religion, terror, and America.  Prof. Butler gave the opening convocation address for the Spring 2012 term - also the first convocation address in the new chapel in our new building - titled, “Do You Dream in Color?: Religion, Terror, and the American Dream.”

Sabbatical Announcements

Dr. Ken Stone, Professor of Bible, Culture and Hermeneutics and Academic Dean, is on sabbatical starting as of January 2012 and will return for the start of the fall term, 2012.  While Dean Stone is on sabbatical, Dr. Timothy Sandoval will serve as interim Academic Dean.

Dr. Dow Edgerton, Professor of Ministry, is on sabbatical starting as of January 2012 and will return for the start of the fall term, 2012.

Dr. Laurel Schneider, Professor of Theology, Ethics and Culture, is on leave starting as of February 2012 and will return for the start of the fall term, 2012.

Recognizing Professor Robert Moore

The Spring of 2012 marks 35 years of distinguished service on the part of Dr. Robert Moore to Chicago Theological Seminary.  We are thankful for these years of service and commitment on behalf of this educational leader to the vision and mission of CTS, to the wider world of theological education, and to the areas of psychology, psychoanalysis, and spirituality.

Beginning with this spring term, Dr. Moore, Distinguished Service Professor of Psychology, Psychoanalysis and Spirituality, will be spending most of his time completing some works he is authoring, speaking, and consulting.  He will continue in his role as Founding Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Spirituality and Wellness.