Even our building is progressive.
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A diversity of diversities
Our student body reflects every age,
race, creed and orientation.
CTS Online
Now you don’t have to come here to go here.
We don’t make cookie cutter ministers.
We create transformative leaders for the next
generation of ministry, whatever that may be.
A series of firsts from the Second City.
Learn the rich, progressive history of CTS.
Let’s figure it out together.
CTS encourages serious faith-formation
through rigorous debate and discussion.

News

Commencement Celebration: Ray Suarez speaks at this year's commencement on May 18

Alumni Class Reunion: Join us as we celebrate our alumni and honor the classes of 1963 & 1968

Explore our upcoming Online Courses: You don't have to come here to go here! Read more...

CTS seeks Assistant for Recruitment & Registrar: Read about this new position or read about other job openings

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CTS graduates are making a difference as pastors, teachers, community activists and interfaith leaders. So if you’re a college graduate with an interest in ministry, social justice, religious scholarship or just changing the world, apply now.

Degree Programs

We offer several Masters and Doctoral degrees in Theology and religious studies, which combine traditional and ONLINE learning, including: