2018-19 Seminaries that Change the World
10-30-2018
Center for Faith and Service Announces 2018-19 Seminaries that Change the World
The Center for Faith and Service at McCormick Seminary, announced today its annual list of Seminaries that Change the World (STCTW; www.STCTW.org). STCTW highlights a select group of seminaries and divinity schools offering innovative courses, programs, and opportunities for students seeking to engage in social justice and service work while in seminary.
As part of its selection process, the Center looks for schools that are providing scholarship support to students engaged in community-based service, innovative degree programs, field education internship opportunities, issue-based courses, and job placements in both traditional and new expressions of ministry.
“This year’s list represents a theologically and geographically diverse group of schools,” noted Alison Burchett, Managing Director of the Center for Faith and Service. “These schools are leaders in innovation and we are excited to see the ways they continue to challenge theological education to grown and change as they help students integrate justice and service into their work as faith leaders.”
The 2018-19 list of Seminaries that Change the World includes:
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Bethany Theological Seminary
Boston University School of Theology
Brite Divinity School
Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Christian Theological Seminary
Columbia Theological Seminary
Drew Theological School
Duke Divinity School
Earlham School of Religion
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Howard University School of Divinity
Iliff School of Theology
Luther Seminary
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University
McCormick Theological Seminary
Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley
Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University
Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry
Seminary of the Southwest
The School of Theology at The University of the South
Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University
Union Theological Seminary
The University of Chicago Divinity School
Vanderbilt Divinity School
Virginia Theological Seminary
Wake Forest Divinity School
Wesley Theological Seminary
About The Center for Faith and Service: Based out of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois, The Center for Faith and Service works to develop new programs and identify existing resources that support the church to be present and relevant in the lives of young adults. Through a variety of initiatives, including Seminaries that Change the World, The Center partners with seminaries, summer camps, colleges, youth corps, denominations and local congregations to create programs and resources that help young people connect their passions for service and justice with their faith.
To learn more about the center and its programs, visit www.faithandservice.org More information about Seminaries that Change the World can be found on www.stctw.org
