Apr 04, 2025
Lifelong Learning
At CTS, we believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and we’re committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment where you can continue to grow and thrive at any stage of life. Whether you’re looking to deepen your faith, explore new areas of study, or develop new skills, we offer a variety of options to support your lifelong learning journey. Our programs include individual courses for credit or audit, as well as non-degree programs designed to provide a more comprehensive learning experience. Through engaging coursework, dynamic lectures, and thought-provoking discussions, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with a diverse community of learners and discover new insights that will enrich your personal and professional growth. We invite you to explore our programs and discover the possibilities of lifelong learning at CTS.
Individual Courses
Enrollment
To enroll in a single course for credit or to audit the course, please visit our Admissions page and complete the application process for individual courses. There you will find additional information about the application process, application deadlines, and the fees associated with individual courses. Please note, some courses are not available for audit. If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar.
Admission Requirements
Courses for Credit
- Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited school
Auditing Courses
- There are no specific requirements for auditing courses at CTS. Anyone who wishes to audit a course may do so by registering and paying the required fees.
Students who have completed courses for credit can request a copy of their course transcript(s) by visiting our Registrar page.
Please note that students can access the most up to date versions here on Populi.
Ready to Apply for Individual Courses?
Non-Degree Programs
Open to All
Registration/Applications found on each respective Non-Degree Program page.
CTS Webinars - Navigating a Disorienting Age
Faith communities face an array of complex social issues, from grappling with questions of cultural identity and human sexuality to addressing racial justice and promoting mental wellness. This cost-free webinar series will equip pastors, laity, and faith leaders with various theological and practical tools needed to make a positive difference in their communities. Emerging and distinguished scholars will offer attendees valuable insights from diverse perspectives, to equip them with the tools needed to effectively address topics such as race and rhetoric, affirming ministry, and pastoral care.
Compelling Preaching Initiative
Christian Theological Seminary’s Compelling Preaching Initiative is an 18-month certificate program for Exemplar preachers to engage in a cohort model as they learn about the theology and pedagogy of teaching and preaching while further developing their own preaching method. The certificate program includes a mentorship component in which the Exemplars will mentor and coach aspiring preachers called Apprentices.
Growing in God's Word Initiative
The Growing in God’s Word Initiative is a two-year cohort based lifelong learning project that seeks to empower impactful biblical storytelling for children in the local church. The earliest followers of Jesus lived in an age-integrated world where prayer and worship took place in the mixed company of adults and children. By integrating children more fully into the central worship life of our faith communities, this program hopes to achieve the flourishing of multigenerational faith relationships and spiritual growth.
Testify! Your Art Is Your Witness
Testify! celebrates the creative explosion happening in Black Christianity, where artists aren’t just making beauty, they’re making witness. We’re not asking you to become something new. We’re inviting you to recognize what’s already flowing through your hands, your voice, and your imagination. Testify! doesn’t just talk about testimony – we live it. Through live events, digital storytelling, and community celebration, we’re creating spaces where your creativity and your faith speak the same language.
CE Opportunities
CTS hosts several annual events that provide opportunities to earn CE hours including the Spirituality and Psychotherapy Conference and the ISPT Master Clinician Workshop. Please check out these examples of past events or head to our Events page for upcoming opportunities.
Feb 28, 2025 - Mar 01, 2025
2025 Spirituality & Psychotherapy Conference
Christian Theological Seminary
Indianapolis, IN
Nov 01 - 02, 2024
30th COAMFTE Accreditation Anniversary Celebration – CTS MAMFT Program
Mar 22 - 23, 2024
Spirituality & Psychotherapy Conference – “Connecting Spirituality and Striving for Social Equity and Justice”
Christian Theological Seminary
Indianapolis, IN
Mar 24 - 25, 2023
Spirituality & Psychotherapy Conference
Christian Theological Seminary
Indianapolis, IN
Oct 11, 2021
Mental Health Symposium
Mar 12 - 13, 2021
23rd Annual Spirituality & Psychotherapy Conference
Christian Theological Seminary
Indianapolis, IN
Feb 21 - 22, 2020
Spirituality and Psychotherapy Conference at CTS
Christian Theological Seminary
Indianapolis, IN
30
denominations and faith traditions represented in student body
85
of CTS students receive financial aid
10
Student to Faculty ratio
Over
1000000
in financial aid dispersed annually
10000
counseling sessions provided annually
Over
775000
awarded in Faith & Action grants to mitigate poverty
