CTS in the News
The Seminary
CTS does groundbreaking work in theological education. Here's some of our recent, newsworthy work.
- New $30 Million CTS Building on Course for October Dedication, United Church of Christ News
- CTS Launches Master of Arts in Religious Leadership, United Church of Christ News
- CTS Receives $1 Million Gift from Don & Ellen Clark, United Church of Christ News
- CTS Receives $50,000 Grant for a Green Roof
- Working for Equality in the Great Lakes State: Collaborations Between LGBT and Faith Groups in Michigan: By Sally Steenland & the Rev. Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite, The Center for American Progress
- One Religious Institution that Isn't So Post-Racial, by John Blake, CNN
- African-American Religious Leadership and Education, The Birmingham Times
- Black Theological Scholars Contemplate Church, Community, & Change by Jeff Kunerth, The Orlando-Sentinal Blog
Faculty
CTS faculty regularly appear in the news, weighing in as experts in their fields. Here is a listing of some recent appearances in the news.
- Respect Marriage, Don't Defend It, by Dr. Alice Hunt, The Chicago Tribune
- Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite co-authors a report, Working for Equality in the Great Lakes State: Collaborations Between LGBT and Faith Groups in Michigan, for the Center for American Progress
- Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite and Racial Bias in the Tea Party Movement by Patricia Zapor, Catholic News Service
- President Hunt reflects on interfaith work in Connecting with Congregations by Jackie Walker, The Chicago Tribune
- Online Education in UCC Seminaries by Rebeccan Bowman Woods, UCC News
- Dr. Julia Speller Weighs in on Congregational Space Sharing by Stan Golovchuk, The Chicago Sun-Times
- A Woman's Life is a Human Life by Prof. Susan Thistlethwaite, The Washington Post
Alumni
CTS alumni continue the tradition of excellence after they graduate in a wide variety of fields. If you know of any alumni appearances in the news, let us know and we'll share it on this page!
- The Rev. Thomas Gerstenlauer (M.Div '01) was featured in a story about his congregation's feeding ministry, Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH
- Rev. Leah Robberts-Mosser (M.Div ‘04) offers communion on street corner, WCIA Channel 3, Champaign, IL
- The Rev. Bruce Kittle (M.Div. '98) Joins University of Oklahoma Coaching Staff, Greater Tulsa Reporter
- The Rev. Dr. J. Bennett Guess (D.Min. '01) nominated as the UCC Local Church Ministry Executive Minister
- Waltrina Middleton featured for her participation in an inter-religious meeting of scholars by Julia Love, The Los Angeles Times
- Hardwired for Worship by Alanna Mitchell, The United Church Observer
- CTS Alumn publishes book, Creativity, Spirituality, and Mental Health: Exploring Connections by Jennifer Green, The Montreal Gazette
Students
CTS students come from a variety of backgrounds and put that diversity to use in their ministry while they are in seminary. Here are some recent news stories featuring current CTS students.
- Jamie Hawley, M.Div. has been awarded a Summer Fellowship by The Beatitudes Society.
- Benjamin Reynolds presenting at Beyond Apologetics Symposium on Oct. 7
- Tiauna Boyd, M.Div., Finding God in Ghana
- CTS Ph.D. Students, Rev. Julianne Buenting & Brandy Daniels Awarded Human Rights Campaign Scholarship
- Merlyn Lawrence, M.Div., Travels to China with the UCC Global Ministries Council of Theological Students
- Kerri Parker, M.Div., Organizes Domestic Violence Workshop by Catherine Idzerda, Janesville Gazette
- Katherine Schofield, M.Div '10, receives Beatitudes Society Fellowship
- CTS Ph.D. Student Called as Sr. Pastor by Erin Andersen, The Journal Star
Trustees
CTS' trustees are committed to the mission and vision of the seminary. They bring their own experience and talents from their own ministries in the world.
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