Memphis Theological Seminary (MTS) is a premier ecumenical graduate school best known for its deep commitment to social justice and its highly regarded Master of Divinity (MDiv) and Doctor of Ministry (DMin) programs. The student experience is defined by a diverse, inclusive, and supportive community where scholars from dozens of different denominational backgrounds learn and worship side-by-side. Distinctively, MTS integrates the rich civil rights legacy of Memphis directly into its curriculum, providing students with unique, hands-on opportunities for urban ministry and faith-based community advocacy.
Wikipedia:Memphis Theological Seminary is an ecumenical seminary of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Although it is affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, it accepts and trains ministerial candidates from other denominations as well. It offers the Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM), and Doctor of Ministry (DMin). It also administers the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination's Program of Alternate Studies. At a called meeting of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the closure of Memphis Theological Seminary effective July 31, 2026, was approved and a Board of Theological Education established to continue some of the seminary's functions including administration of the Program of Alternate Studies.
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