Community of Christ Seminary

The Community of Christ Seminary is committed to:

• Prayerful scholarship and teaching that are in critical and creative dialogue with the traditions of church, culture and university;
• The interaction of theoretical and practical learning in the classroom and other formal contexts of learning as well as in church and relevant public settings;
• An approach to curriculum, teaching and the seminary’s community life that enhances and integrates the intellectual, personal, professional and spiritual growth of students;
• The preparation of the Christian leaders for mission through ministries of proclamation, justice, peace and reconciliation in religious, educational, political and public settings;
• A proclaiming community of faith and learning inclusive of women and men who are diverse in ethnic, economic, social and national background;
• Educational context and educational goals that are ecumenical and global and honor the indigenous peoples of the world;
• A dynamic relationship of research, consultation and learning with local church congregations and denominational jurisdictions at all levels.