Tougaloo Chapel at Tougaloo College’s 2019 Ceremony
After navigating a difficult academic year due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, students in the class of 2021 are preparing to graduate. Last year, most schools either postponed spring commencement ceremonies or moved them to virtual platforms. This year, however, many schools are able to hold in-person ceremonies while still offering an option for virtual participation.
Listed below are the college, universities, and theological schools related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), along with the commencement plans that have been announced. While many schools have made plans for in-person ceremonies, in most cases there are restrictions on the number of guests allowed. Other schools, due to their location in areas that continue to have higher levels of infection, are holding their ceremonies virtually. In the list below, if the name of a school is highlighted in blue, you can click the link to be taken directly to that school’s commencement information webpage.
Disciples Related Colleges and Universities
Barton College – In-person on Saturday, May 8 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Bethany College – In-person on Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8.
Chapman University – In-person over two weekends, July 30-August 1 and August 6-8.
Columbia College – In person on Saturday, May 1 at 11 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Culver-Stockton College – In-person on Saturday, May 15 at 9 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 4 p.m., and on Sunday, May 16 at 12:30 p.m.
Drury University – In-person on Friday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 15 at 11 a.m.
Eureka College – Ceremony on Saturday, May 15.
Hiram College –On-campus commencement watch party on Saturday, May 15 at 2 p.m.
Jarvis Christian College – In-person on Saturday, May 1 with a virtual option.
Midway University – In-person on Saturday, May 15 at 11 a.m.
Texas Christian University – In-person on Saturday, May 8 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Transylvania University – In-person on Saturday, May 29 at 8:30 a.m.
Tugaloo College – Live-streamed on Sunday, May 2 at 9 a.m.
University of Lynchburg – In-person on Thursday, May 20 at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and Friday, May 21 at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
William Woods University – In-person on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2. Details on time and whether guests are allowed forthcoming.
Disciple Related Theological Institutions
Brite Divinity School – Ceremony on Saturday, May 8. Details forthcoming.
Christian Theological Seminary – Ceremony on Saturday, May 22. Details forthcoming.
Disciples Divinity Houses at the University of Chicago – Virtual ceremony on Wednesday, June 9 at 4 p.m.
Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt University – Limited in-person on Sunday, May 16 at 3 p.m.
Disciples Seminary Foundation
Claremont School of Theology – Ceremony on Tuesday, May 18
Iliff School of Theology – Ceremony on Thursday, June 2.
Pacific School of Religion – Virtual ceremony on Sunday, May 23 at 4 p.m. Link to attend forthcoming on PSR website.
San Francisco Theological Seminary – Ceremony on Saturday, May 22.
Seattle University’s School of Theology and Ministry – Virtual ceremony on Sunday, June 13
Lexington Theological Seminary – Graduation for Certificate in Hispanic Ministries Program on Friday, June 4 at 11:30. Commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 17 at 11:30. Both ceremonies are virtual.
Phillips Theological Seminary – Ceremony on Saturday, May 15 at 11 a.m. Details forthcoming.