170th Anniversary Celebration – Daring Faith in Dangerous Times

Join us on October 9, 2025, for our 170th Anniversary Celebration and C. Shelby Rooks Lecture!

For 170 years, Chicago Theological Seminary has equipped bold leaders to live out a daring faith—one that is willing to disrupt injustice, challenge convention, and nurture hope in dangerous times.

Save October 9, 2025, for our C. Shelby Rooks Lecture, as we mark a monumental legacy—bold, unshaken, and still rising. More information here.

Tenative schedule:

5:30 Reception, Building & Art Tours

6:30 Presidential Welcome, Short Program

7:30 C. Shelby Rooks Lecture & Award

Now, as we celebrate this milestone, we want to hear from you.

📽️ Submit a short video (under 1 minute):
Tell us how CTS has impacted your life, work, or calling. What does CTS mean to you?

✍️ Prefer to write instead?
You can submit a written reflection (200 words or fewer) in place of a video.

Your story may be featured in our 170th anniversary videos, publications, and digital tributes — as we honor CTS’s legacy and look toward our future.

Submit your video or written reflection here.

Thank you for helping us celebrate 170 years of courageous, justice-centered theological education.