Memphis Theological Seminary (MTS) is an ecumenical graduate institution best known for preparing leaders, pastors, and scholars dedicated to ministry and social justice throughout the Mid-South and beyond. Operating in partnership with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the seminary is particularly noted for its practical, justice-oriented degree programs, including the Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, and Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.). The student body reflects a rich tapestry of racial, theological, and denominational diversity, fostering an inclusive and collaborative campus culture that is closely integrated with the surrounding Memphis community. Distinctively, MTS houses the Methodist House of Studies and the Center for Faith and Justice, uniquely equipping its students to integrate spiritual formation with urban engagement and civil rights advocacy.
Wikipedia:Memphis Theological Seminary was an ecumenical seminary of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Although it was affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, it accepted and trained ministerial candidates from other denominations as well. It offered the Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM), and Doctor of Ministry (DMin). It also administered 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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