Christian Theological Seminary welcomes the new year by exploring exciting new horizons. In recent months, we announced our redesigned MDiv degree program that increases accessibility through remote learning AND launched two 6-week online courses designed for lifelong learners.
At CTS, we understand you can’t put your life on pause to pursue your calling. Thanks to new remote learning technology and our redesigned MDiv, you no longer have to. Our MDiv program now offers remote learning options for completing classes without eliminating the traditional in-person classroom experience, creating an equitable experience from anywhere with an internet connection. Consistent course offerings and individualized degree mapping allow students to complete required credit hours at their own pace with minimal on-site intensive days.
Listening to community feedback, we also launched two non-degree lifelong learning courses that are entirely online. Our new Skills for Flourishing Congregations series consists of micro-credentialing courses that help leaders stay nimble and up to date in rapidly changing ministry environments. The 6-week online courses help church leaders gain skills-based knowledge in key areas of church leadership like strategic planning, fundraising, volunteer management, conflict resolution, and more. Leveraging relationships with partners like the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving, our expert instructors provide premier training in formats that suit busy pastors and church professionals.
The Our Life in Common Series is a space for community learning through a theological lens. Theology plays a powerful role in our shared experience. Good theology breathes life into our communities, but misguided theology can foster intolerance and injustice. These 6-week online courses offer meaningful discussion and theological exploration of faith, humanity, ethics, and other relevant topics. Both lifelong learning series are open to all - there are no preconditions for prior education or formal religious commitment.
These new horizons are an extension of our current ministry, theology, counseling, and social justice programs centered on CTS’ core values: advancing scholarship and formation, embracing diversity, working toward justice for all, affirming God-given human dignity, and promoting healing and wholeness throughout creation. Over 85% of CTS students receive scholarship support including financial aid opportunities specifically for Disciples of Christ affiliated students. Visit www.cts.edu to find out how CTS could be the next step in YOUR calling!