Degree Programs

• Master of Divinity
• Master of Arts in Educational and Arts Ministries
• Master of Arts in Psychotherapy and Faith
• Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy  
• Master of Theological Studies
• Joint degree programs
  • Master of Divinity with Master of Arts in Psychotherapy and Faith  
  • Master of Divinity with Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
•  Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling

Non-Degree and Certificate Programs

Christian Theological Seminary offers certificates for lay people who do not necessarily need or want a full academic degree. These courses are concentrated under “Lay Ministerial Studies,” “Lay Theological Studies” or “Spirituality and Psychotherapy.”Lifelong Learning

Lifelong Theological Education

Lifelong Theological Education is our ever-changing series of programs, lectures, workshops and events designed to bring the many voices of theological theory and practice to the community.

Faith Learning Initiative

Classes for everyone

Faith Learning Initiative is meant to help people know their own traditions better, understand more about the faiths of their neighbors, and be equipped to work more thoughtfully and compassionately in a complex world.

Indiana Clergy Peer Group Study Program (PGSP)

The purpose of the Indiana Clergy Peer Group Study Program (PGSP) is to provide leadership consultation and to furnish resources for local congregations through the formation of clergy peer groups that focus on leadership in ministry.

Pastoral Field Education

• Christian Theological Seminary’s program of theological field education is known as SCOFE, an acronym for Supervised Concurrent Field Education, wherein students engage in supervised ministry with a congregation or community agency and regularly reflect on their ministry in an intentional, rigorous manner.

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) offers supervised experience in pastoral care. CPE experience is highly recommended in preparation for careers in congregational ministry, chaplaincy and counseling.

Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education (SCUPE)

• The Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education (SCUPE) provides a variety of opportunities for students to experience urban life in Chicago in a context of theological reflection and sociological analysis.

Licensed Minister Summer School

• A five-day opportunity for licensed ministers to gather, explore and learn – from each other and the CTS faculty.

Curso Teológico

• A version of our popular Licensed Minister Summer School program is now being taught in Spanish.

Cross-Cultural Programs

• M.Div. students complete a cross-cultural experience during which they prepare a journal or other reflective paper in order to demonstrate that the student has reflected theologically on the experience.

Courses

• Course Catalog
• Course Descriptions
• Faculty

Congregational Resource Center

The Congregational Resource Center maintains a wide variety of resources for religious education, worship and congregational development for all ages and denominations. Print, video and audio materials are available for preview and loan.

Information and Services

• Computing on Campus
• Library
• Publications
• Accreditation