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Online or on campus, CTS is a world-renowned graduate school in progressive religious thought. We have over 250 students from over 40 denominations and faith traditions – and growing!

Our online degree programs are revolutionary, including the first ever accredited and completely online MDiv program to be offered by a progressive seminary. This allows you to complete your degree without leaving your home community.

At CTS, we develop Leaders for the Next – a new generation of religious leaders working towards greater justice and mercy. They serve as teachers, chaplains, advocates, activists, social workers, counselors, and of course, ministers.

We invite you to discover CTS by exploring our website.

Your Journey

The first step in the admissions process has little to do with us. It begins with you. Chicago Theological Seminary cultivates leaders who are passionate, creative, and bold. Are you ready to pursue your passion?

Why CTS?

There are many reasons to put CTS at the top of your list. It’s a world-class seminary with a history of theological innovation. Our alumni represent the best and brightest of the progressive religious thought.

Our Commitments

Our mission is to help develop individuals for the next generation of religious leadership. We are committed to transforming society towards greater justice and mercy. To this end, we have several theological commitments that guide us.

Degree Programs

Master of Divinity portait

Master of Divinity

Our three-year MDiv program is designed to prepare you for transformative religious leadership in the church and society, often in an ordained capacity.
MDIV & Master of Social Work portait

MDIV & Master of Social Work

A combined program that allows you to complete the requirements of the MDiv and MSW degrees simultaneously in four years.
Master of Arts portait

Master of Arts

The MA (Religious Studies) is a two-year graduate program that focuses on the study of religious traditions, theology, and ethics.
Master of Sacred Theology portait

Master of Sacred Theology

The STM is a one-year program of advanced study beyond the Master of Divinity and designed for students who wish to study a theological topic with an advanced focus.
MDIV & Social Services Administration portait

MDIV & Social Services Administration

A combined program that allows you to complete the requirements of the MDiv and SSA degrees simultaneously in four years.
Doctor of Ministry in Preaching portait

Doctor of Ministry in Preaching

Offered in collaboration with five other Chicago area seminaries and intended to improve your pastoral understanding of homiletics, and nurture your preaching skills.
Doctor of Philosophy portait

Doctor of Philosophy

The CTS PhD program is an interdisciplinary degree emphasizing cultural criticism and textual hermeneutics oriented toward social justice.
Certificate Program portait

Certificate Program

The Certificate in Theological Studies offers religious education to those who want to study in the seminary setting – without admission to a master’s degree program.
Student At Large portait

Student At Large

SAL Status allows you to take courses in an area of interest at your own pace without the expectation to complete the requirements of a degree program.
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