Seminaries
Scholarships
UCC related colleges emphasize vocation
1. SEMINARIES OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Andover Newton Theological School
200 Herrick Rd.
Newton Centre MA 02459
800-964-2687 x272
www.ants.edu
At Andover Newton Theological School, the country's oldest graduate school of theology, women and men receive high-quality academic and practical skills for ordained and lay ministries. A pioneer in Clinical Pastoral Education and Field Education, the school also incorporates a multicultural focus and new programs in
Theology and the Arts and Faith/Health/
Spirituality. Andover Newton has the largest
UCC enrollment nationally, comprising thirty-
eight percent of the school's students. They join
over thirty other denominations to create a
lively, ecumenical environment for theological
inquiry set on our scenic, hilltop campus seven
miles west of Boston. Students find a community of passionate teachers who challenge them
to think more deeply about their faith and
world. Further classes are available through the
Boston Theological Institute, a consortium of
nine theological schools. Our alumni/ae include
pastors serving churches nationwide and also
chaplains, counselors, advocates, educators, missionaries, artists, and leaders of denominations. The school offers Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Doctor of Ministry ,and Sacred
Theology Master degrees.
A significant number of endowed scholarships help underwrite nearly fifty percent of tuition for UCC students enrolled in the Master of Divinity program. Approximate enrollment: 450.
Bangor Theological Seminary
300 Union St.
Bangor ME 04401
800-287-6781
www.bts.edu
Bangor Theological Seminary, an ecumenical
seminary in the Congregational tradition of the
United Church of Christ, was founded in 1814. Committed to equiping men and women for
the work of Christian ministries, the seminary
offers courses in the Bible, theology, ethics, pastoral ministry, religion, and service in
contemporary society. With campuses in
Bangor and Portland, Maine, the seminary
provides opportunities for individualized
learning in a supportive atmosphere. Programs
of study are also offered in New Hampshire
and Vermont. The unique Bangor Plan makes it
possible for students to obtain both an undergraduate and graduate degree through the
seminary's affiliation with the University of
Maine and St.Joseph's College. Students and
faculty represent diverse backgrounds and
denominations. Bangor Theological Seminary
offers the Master of Divinity, the Master of
Arts, and the Doctor of Ministry degrees. An
active program of Continuing Education offers
a certificate program in Small Church Leadership.
Endowed scholarships are available to UCC students. Approximate enrollment: 200.
Chicago Theological Seminary
5757 South University Ave.
Chicago IL 60637
773-752-5757
www.ctschicago.edu
Chicago Theological Seminary is a graduate school of theology of the United
Church of Christ. Founded in 1855, and the oldest institution of higher learning
in Chicago, CTS seeks to be an international force for greater justice and mercy.
Degree programs encourage academic excellence and free inquiry, and focus on leadership
issues with a goal of bringing about cooperation between diverse communities of
faith and community-based organizations that are working to transform lives and
neighborhoods. CTS currently enrolls 212 students from more than 22 religious
traditions. Approximate enrollment: 212.
Eden Theological Seminary
475 East Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis MO 63119
800-969-3627
www.eden.edu
Eden Theological Seminary is a graduate school preparing women and men for ordained Christian ministry.A seminary of the United Church of Christ with ecumenical commitments, Eden has approximately two hundred students enrolled in both degree and non-degree programs. Students represent a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds and eighteen denominations including the United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), United Methodist, American Baptist, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Roman Catholic, and the African Episcopal Zion Church. Its student body is made up of an equal number of women and men.
Now in its 150th year, Eden remains committed to the church and the community. Eden Theological Seminary welcomes graduate
students from a wide range of settings and denominations and is home to internationally-known scholars who serve on the faculty. Eden offers four degree programs: Masters of Divinity (M.Div.), Masters of Theological Studies (M.T.S.), Masters of Arts in Pastoral Studies (M.A.P.S.), and Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.).
Eden provides Heritage Scholarships to UCC students enrolled in the M.Div. program that covers seventy-five percent of tuition, and Seminary Scholarships to UCC students enrolled in the M.T.S.program cover fifty percent of tuition. Approximate enrollment: 200.
Lancaster Theological Seminary
555 West James St.
Lancaster PA 17603-2897
800-393-0654 ext. 141
www.lancastertheologicalseminary.edu
A community of faith, learning, and worship, Lancaster Theological Seminary has been a school of the church for over 175 years. The degree programs are designed to be both intellectually stimulating and helpful to students as they deepen their understanding of their call to ministry, strengthen their gifts, and prepare for service. Classroom and knowledge are joined to church and faith to provide the spiritual leaders of tomorrow. Major components of the curriculum are field
education, classroom courses, and cross-cultural opportunities. Together, a diverse and ecumenical faculty and student body combine to create an atmosphere of academics, spirituality, creativity, and personal growth. Lancaster offers three degree programs: M.Div., M.A.R., D.Min. Approximate enrollment: 150.
Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave.
Berkeley CA 94709
800-999-0528
www.psr.edu
Pacific School of Religion educates leaders for ministries of justice and compassion in historic- and emerging-faith communities. A UCC seminary, the Pacific School of Religion welcomes students from over forty denominational traditions. The Pacific School of Religion is a member of the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) in the San Francisco Bay area and has full access to the faculty, curricula, and libraries of the GTU 's nine seminaries and eleven affiliated centers, as well as the University of California at Berkeley. Special resources include the Institute for Leadership Development and Study of Pacific and Asian North American Religion, the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry, the Congregational Leadership Program, and the Bay Area Faith and Health Consortium. PSR faculty also teach in the areas of ethics, biblical studies, worship and the arts, history, feminist theology, pastoral care, educational ministries, spirituality, and multicultural studies. PSR offers the M.Div., M.T.S.and D.Min. degrees and the M.A.through the GTU.
PSR offers several scholarships for UCC students. Approximate enrollment: 200.
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
3000 Fifth Street NW
New Brighton MN 55112
800-937-1316
www.unitedseminary-mn.org
Believing that the seminary is called by God to be a transforming and renewing presence, United educates women and men for religious and ethical leadership. Degree programs include the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Religion and Theology, Theology and the Arts, Women's Studies, and Religious Leadership. The seminary is recognized for work in ethics, gender studies, religion and the arts, and for the quality of leadership our graduates provide in the church and community. Committed to lifelong spiritual growth and learning, United offers a broad range of topics and events for community members, clergy, and laity. It is an open, inclusive community with multicultural and global commitments. Established in 1960 through the merger of Mission House Seminary in Wisconsin, and Yankton School of Theology in South Dakota, the Seminary was chartered by the United Church of Christ to be an ecumenical multi-denominational center of theological studies in the Twin Cities. Approximate enrollment: 250
2. SEMINARIES HISTORICALLY RELATED TO THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Hartford Seminary
77 Sherman St.
Hartford CT 06105
860-509-9500
www.hartsem.edu
Hartford Seminary is an educational institution where a consciousness of God is cultivated and shared. We support faithful living in a multi-faith environment. We believe strong religious institutions and healthy communities of faith are necessary to the well-being of individuals and society.
Hartford Seminary offers Doctor of Ministry and Master of Arts degrees and graduate certificates. It houses the Hartford Institute for Religion Research and the Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations. It also has certificate programs in black ministries, Hispanic ministries, and women's leadership, and stages seminars, lectures, and mini-courses for the public.
Harvard University Divinity School
45 Francis Ave.
Cambridge MA 02138
617-495-5761
www.hds.harvard.edu
Incorporated in 1816, Harvard Divinity School is committed to educating women and men for service as leaders in religious life and thought as ministers and teachers and in other professions enriched by theological study. A strikingly diverse student population engages in rigorous historical and comparative study of Christian traditions alongside the world's other major religions and value systems. Ministerial candidates integrate their academic program with a plethora of practicum experiences.Degrees offered: M.Div., M.T.S., Th.M., and Th.D. Approximate enrollment: 500.
Howard University School of Divinity
1400 Shepherd Street NE
Washington D.C.20017
202-806-0500
www.howard.edu
The mission of the School of Divinity is the preparation of religious leaders for service in educational and religious institutions. Its activities are grounded in the vital circumstances and urgencies of minority communities. The School of Divinity has distinguished itself by engaging issues and difficulties as they impact religious institutions in the present time. It also prepares persons for further graduate studies. Degrees offered: M.Div., M.A.R.S., D.Min. Approximate enrollment: 268.
Interdenominational Theological Center
671 Beckwith Street SW
Atlanta GA 30314
404-527-7792
www.itc.edu
ITC is an ecumenical, interracial, international center for professional graduate theological education. It is comprised of six historically African American seminaries and welcomes students from many denominations. The curriculum is grounded in an understanding of the Christian faith that affirms liberation, wholeness, justice, righteousness, reconciliation, and love. Degrees offered: M.Div., M.A. in Christian Education, M.A.in Church Music, D.Min., and Th.D. There are also dual degree programs available. Approximate enrollment: 400.
Seminario Evamgelico de Puerto Rico
776 Ponce de Leòn Avenue
San Juan PR 00925-2207
787-763-6700
www.seminarioevangelicopr.org/home.htm
The Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico, created in 1919, is an interdenominational institution of theological education at the graduate level. Its primary goal is the formation of women and men dedicated to the ministry and mission of the Church in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and the Americas. The seminary's community includes Baptist Churches, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Methodist Church, Presbyterian Church, Evangelical United Church (UCC), and Evangelical Lutheran Church. Programs offered: Master in Divinity and Master in Arts of Religions. Approximate enrollment: 200.
Union Theological Seminary
3041 Broadway at Reinhold Niebuhr Place
New York NY 10027
212-280-1317
www.uts.columbia.edu
Since its founding in 1836, Union has trained pastor-scholars who can think critically and respond to the needs of individuals and communities. Union students are formed through the integration of spirit, intellect, and community. Located in an exciting and challenging city and rooted in a tradition of social justice and innovative theological thinking, Union seeks to preserve the wisdom of tradition while prophetically challenging what cannot stand the test of time.Union offers M. Div., M.A., S.T.M., and Ph.D. programs. Approximate enrollment: 350.
Vanderbilt University Divinity School
Nashville TN 37240
615-343-3963
www.vanderbilt.edu
The Divinity School is the only non-denominational, university-based theological school in the South. Many denominations and faith traditions are represented among students and faculty; some faculty hold clergy standing in the United Church of Christ. Special programs include: Carpenter Program in Religion, Gender, and Sexuality; Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies; and the Cal Turner Program in Moral Leadership. Degrees offered through the Divinity School: M.Div. and M.T.S. Cooperative programs with the Law School and the Graduate Department of Religion. Approximate enrollment: 175.
Yale University Divinity School
409 Prospect St.
New Haven CT 06511
203-432-5303
www.yale.edu/divinity
This university-based,ecumenical school is an international leader in the
preparation of women and men for ordained and lay ministries and theological scholarship.
Yale is noted for its renowned faculty from major Christian traditions and its
community shaped by worship and public service. UCC faculty and administrators
provide vocational support for UCC students. Degrees offered: M.Div., M.A.R.,
and S.T.M.Joint degree programs: Sacred Music,Environmental Studies (Forestry),
Non-profit Management (School of Management), International Studies, M.S.W., Law,
and Medicine. Approximate enrollment: 325.
UCC related colleges emphasize vocation
The links listed below are for colleges related to the United Church of Christ
that have special programs funded by the Lilly Foundation to encourage youth to
explore issues of call, vocation and ministry. Click on the links below to learn
more about these exciting programs.
DEPTH at Chicago Theological Seminary
www.depthyouth.org
program director: Cindy Davenport (cdavenport@ctschicago.edu)
PANA Institute Youth Project at Pacific School of Religion
www.psr.edu/pana.cfm?m=133
Coordinator: Michael James (mjames@psr.edu)
Faith Youth Institute at Andover Newton
www.ants.edu/learning/fyi
program director: Alexander Kern (akern@ants.edu)
Disciples House for Youth at Christian Theological Seminary
dhy.cts.edu
Doug Harrison Program Director (dharrison@cts.edu)
Youth / Leadership Now at Lancaster Theological Seminary
www.lts.org/youth_leadership_now/youth_leadership_now.htm
Tim Van Meter, director (youth@lancasterseminary.edu)
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