Thought Leadership

The CTS community – faculty, students, alums – are bold, provocative leaders of religious and social justice ideas. And we don’t just preach our commitments. We live them out loud, everyday, for the whole world to see.

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White Privilege Glasses

CTS challenges the world to see racism through the eyes of another. And millions respond.
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If you don’t think racism exists … you’re white

President Hunt: Fighting privilege is Love Speech, not Hate Speech.
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Pride Parade

CTS is a loud, local leader of Chicago’s Pride Parade.
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RIOTcon

CTS 2016 transformational conference takes on the Raging Issues Of Today.
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Challenge & Response

Even the name of our school magazine – Challenge & Response – is about questioning and debate.
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Leaders for the Next

What will you do with a CTS degree? Check out some of our recent graduates.
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Rami Nashashibi

CTS friend & former visiting professor, Rami Nashashibi, has been awarded a MacArthur fellowship for his work in the Chicago Lawn community.
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Selma at 50

Dr. Michelle Alexander and Rev. Jesse Jackson help CTS revisit Selma 50 years later.
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Feminist

Our first woman President, Susan B. Thistlethwaite is a preeminent writer on feminist issues. Check out her latest.
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Just Peace

This free, self-directed, online continuing education opportunity is an introduction to the ethical approaches of Just Peace.
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Voices of Charlottesville

In the wake of the disturbing events in Charlottesville and the ensuing national conversation around white supremacy and racism, CTS asked alumni and affiliated concerned clergy to submit their responses as leaders in ministry.