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During the academic year, we have many events, which address the intersectional issues of racial justice, LGBTQ and gender issues, interreligious collaboration from both a theological as well as an activist lens. Join us for one of our upcoming events or schedule a visit to experience our CTS community.
A full listing of internal and public Seminary events can be found on our Community Calendar.
If you are a CTS student, faculty, or staff and wish to have an event added to the website or community calendar, click here.
february
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The Stevanovich Institute on the Formation of Knowledge invites you to a discussion about the past, present, and future of belief. Join award-winning writer, commentator, and CTS Trustee Reza Aslan
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The Stevanovich Institute on the Formation of Knowledge invites you to a discussion about the past, present, and future of belief. Join award-winning writer, commentator, and CTS Trustee Reza Aslan (author of Beyond Fundamentalism), controversial philosopher of science and culture Daniel Dennett (author of Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon), and respected religious ethicist William Schweiker for a conversation that will take the long view on religion as a human enterprise: its history, its power, and its prospects. We hope to bring believers, critics, and everyone in between into a productive—and provocative—dialogue about the place of faith in our changing world.
Religion, Identity and the Construction of Faith will be moderated by David Nirenberg, Interim Dean of the UChicago Divinity School. The discussion will be held at the University of Chicago’s Reva and David Logan Center Performance Hall on February 5, 2019. Doors open to the public at 5:00 p.m.; the event will run from 5:30-7:00 p.m., with a reception to follow.
Award-winning titles by these acclaimed authors will be available for sale by the Seminary Co-op Bookstore in the lobby of the Logan Center Performance Hall from 4:30-7:30.
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Convocation provides an opportunity for the CTS community to recognize the importance of our faculty research. Often following a sabbatical, a faculty
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Convocation provides an opportunity for the CTS community to recognize the importance of our faculty research. Often following a sabbatical, a faculty member is invited to present current considerations and research in their scholarly work. This tradition of inviting faculty to lecture demonstrates our on-going commitment to theological education and academics. It is a reminder that the journey towards social transformation could not exist if not for the brilliant scholars who have the audacity to push the bounds of our understanding.
Dr. Ringer’s lecture title will be: Unholy Sacrifices: The Boondocks and the Theological Role of Black Comic Rage.
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(Wednesday) 12:00 pm
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4th Floor Chapel
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Min. Brian E. Smith will bring the message in honor of the Life of Kenneth B. Smith, Sr., former president of CTS. This chapel proceeds to Kenneth B. Smith, Sr.
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Min. Brian E. Smith will bring the message in honor of the Life of Kenneth B. Smith, Sr., former president of CTS. This chapel proceeds to Kenneth B. Smith, Sr. lecture on Thursday, February 21 at 5:45 pm. Community Lunch to follow at 1:00 p.m.
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(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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4th Floor Chapel
21feb5:45 pmKenneth B. Smith, Sr. LectureFeaturing Dr. Julia M. Speller5:45 pm 4th Floor Chapel
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Join Chicago Theological Seminary and the CTS Center for the Study of Black Faith & Life as we honor the life and service of Rev. Dr. Kenneth B. Smith.
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Join Chicago Theological Seminary and the CTS Center for the Study of Black Faith & Life as we honor the life and service of Rev. Dr. Kenneth B. Smith. Sr., legendary Chicago community leader, and former CTS President. Smith was able to successfully navigate and connect three critical sectors in the public square including the church, the academy, and the civic-business sector. He was a beloved pastor, scholar, and community builder.
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(Thursday) 5:45 pm
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4th Floor Chapel
24febAll DayFeaturedSeminary Sunday 2019(All Day: sunday)
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On February 24, 2019, your church is invited to participate in Seminary Sunday. Congregations use Seminary Sunday to explore the importance of theological education for their communities. Many churches us
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On February 24, 2019, your church is invited to participate in Seminary Sunday. Congregations use Seminary Sunday to explore the importance of theological education for their communities. Many churches us this day an opportunity to meet seminarians, inviting them to participate in worship through preaching, speaking, or Christian education. The Office for Advancement at CTS is happy to assist you in your preparations for Seminary Sunday.
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All Day (Sunday)
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This lecture series, named for Christian scholar and former interim CTS president, Victor Obenhaus, welcomes Tony Hoshaw. The title of his lecture
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This lecture series, named for Christian scholar and former interim CTS president, Victor Obenhaus, welcomes Tony Hoshaw. The title of his lecture will be What is Gay Theology? Sponsored by the CTS PhD Program.
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(Tuesday) 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Location
4th Floor Chapel
27feb12:00 pm1:00 pmC. Shelby Rooks Community Chapel12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 4th Floor Chapel
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This community chapel will be held in honor of Charles Shelby Rooks, the first black president at Chicago Theological Seminary.
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This community chapel will be held in honor of Charles Shelby Rooks, the first black president at Chicago Theological Seminary.
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(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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4th Floor Chapel
march
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CTS will open our campus – and classes – to prospective students to experience a full day in the life of a seminary. Participate in coursework. Attend chapel. Dine with
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CTS will open our campus – and classes – to prospective students to experience a full day in the life of a seminary. Participate in coursework. Attend chapel. Dine with students. Meet with faculty members and discuss your journey with our admissions team. Seminary Life Day is a full day experience that could transform your life.
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(Wednesday) 8:00 am - 3:30 pm CST
Location
Chicago Theological Seminary
1407 E. 60th Street
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This lecture series, named for Christian scholar and former interim CTS president, Victor Obenhaus, welcomes Candace Laughinghouse. The title of her lecture will be Towards a more authentic social justice
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This lecture series, named for Christian scholar and former interim CTS president, Victor Obenhaus, welcomes Candace Laughinghouse. The title of her lecture will be Towards a more authentic social justice for Creation: A Womanist Perspective. Sponsored by the CTS PhD Program.
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(Tuesday) 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm CST
Location
4th Floor Chapel
april
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Rev. Bianca Davis-Lovelace, Pastor, Activist, Wife, Mom, Podcast Host and CTS alumni (MDiv '13) will join us for this installment of our Fireside Chat series. More details to come.
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Rev. Bianca Davis-Lovelace, Pastor, Activist, Wife, Mom, Podcast Host and CTS alumni (MDiv ’13) will join us for this installment of our Fireside Chat series. More details to come.
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(Tuesday) 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Location
Chicago Theological Seminary
1407 E. 60th Street
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This will be an opportunity for students to connect in-person and online with members of the Pastoral Care Team who have journeyed with our students throughout the year.
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This will be an opportunity for students to connect in-person and online with members of the Pastoral Care Team who have journeyed with our students throughout the year.
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location
Chicago Theological Seminary, Room 251
1407 E. 60th Street
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Registration is NOW open for the IRI Symposium. We welcome Dr. Cassie J. E. H. Trentaz, Associate Professor of Theology, Ethics, and Church History at Warner Pacific University in
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Registration is NOW open for the IRI Symposium. We welcome Dr. Cassie J. E. H. Trentaz, Associate Professor of Theology, Ethics, and Church History at Warner Pacific University in Portland, Oregon, and CTS alumna (PhD, ’10). Dr. Trentaz will join us for a day of interactive learning, skill building, and artistic activism based around her book and film project, Love in a Time of Fear: Hearing Our Neighbors Across Lines that Divide Us.
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(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location
Chicago Theological Seminary
1407 E. 60th Street
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24apr12:00 pm1:00 pmG. Campbell Morgan Preaching Award12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 4th Floor Chapel
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The G. Campbell Morgan Award in Preaching is awarded to a current CTS student who excels at the work of preaching. Entries are due March 1. The winning student will
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The G. Campbell Morgan Award in Preaching is awarded to a current CTS student who excels at the work of preaching. Entries are due March 1. The winning student will preach their sermon on Wednesday, April 24 at noon here at CTS.
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(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
4th Floor Chapel
may
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Celebrating its 25th year, the Castañeda Award is presented either to openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered students or to those who
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Celebrating its 25th year, the Castañeda Award is presented either to openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered students or to those who actively support the LGBTQ student community at CTS. Our 2019 lecturer is Kent L. Brintnall, Associate Professor, Religious Studies, and Affiliate Faculty, Women’s & Gender Studies, University of North Carolina-Charlotte. See ctschicago.edu/castaneda-lecture for registration and more information.
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(Thursday) 5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
4th Floor Chapel
16may4:00 pm8:00 pmSpring FestAnnual end of the year celebration4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Spring Fest is our annual end of the academic year family celebration. Food, music, dancing, karaoke and a children’s play area. Bring your family and celebrate the end of the
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Spring Fest is our annual end of the academic year family celebration. Food, music, dancing, karaoke and a children’s play area. Bring your family and celebrate the end of the semester with your CTS Community.
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(Thursday) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Chicago Theological Seminary’s 2019 Commencement will introduce a new cohort of dynamic religious scholars, activists, and community leaders. All are invited to
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Chicago Theological Seminary’s 2019 Commencement will introduce a new cohort of dynamic religious scholars, activists, and community leaders. All are invited to attend the Commencement activities at 2pm on May 17 at Trinity United Church of Christ on Chicago’s South Side. More details will be shared at a later date.
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(Friday) 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Location
Trinity United Church of Christ
400 W 95th Street
june
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Meet up with CTS at the United Church of Christ General Synod in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this summer. Visit our interactive booth, attend the Alumni & Friends Luncheon, and
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Meet up with CTS at the United Church of Christ General Synod in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this summer. Visit our interactive booth, attend the Alumni & Friends Luncheon, and socialize at our Sunday Funday PubCrawl. Registration for Synod and these events is open on the Synod website.
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june 21 (Friday) - 25 (Tuesday) CDT
Location
Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, WI
july
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august
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september
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october
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november
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december
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january
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