September 12, 2023
2023
Affirming CTS’ commitment to address the gap in mental health services, CTS establishes a School of Counseling, along with its…
September 10, 2021
2016
CTS launches the first-of-its-kind PhD degree program in African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric.
September 10, 2021
2012
The Trustees adopt a resolution making CTS “open and affirming,” committed to the full inclusion of the LGBTQ community.
September 10, 2021
2003
CTS reaches goals of diversifying the administration, faculty, staff, and student body.
September 10, 2021
1979
Sue Webb Cardwell is appointed the first woman to serve on the regular, full-time faculty of CTS. The appointment of…
September 10, 2021
1971
CTS begins offering graduate degree programs in pastoral care and counseling. Methodist theologian Willie White becomes the first African American…
September 10, 2021
1970s
A “new ethos” develops at CTS, emphasizing the church’s active engagement with contemporary issues and social scientific approaches to the…
September 10, 2021
1968
CTS launches its Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree program, one of the first seminaries in the U.S. to do so.
September 10, 2021
1958-59
The School of Religion and Butler University enter into a separation agreement, but maintain continued cooperation in some academic programs.…
September 10, 2021
1930s
The Butler School of Religion succeeds in admitting women, students of color, and those of varied theological worldviews.
