MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
NEWS
Accreditation News from MTS
Dear MTS Family, I am pleased to announce that last week our accreditation was reaffirmed by SACSCOC for ten years without any stipulations! In addition, we are approved for accreditation by ATS through 2025. Both of these accrediting bodies have also approved Memphis...
Alumni Spotlight: Diane Harrison
In 2007, Rev. Diane Harrison began planting Grace Place United Methodist Church at what is now the Women's Therapeutic Residential Center (WTRC) near Henning, Tennessee. Grace Place remains one of only two United Methodist congregations in the world located within a...
Alumni Spotlight: Kelcey Johnson, Executive Director of Hospitality Hub
We are pleased to share with you this month the work of Kelcey Johnson. Kelcey graduated from MTS in 2013 with an M.A. (Religion) including a Graduate Certificate in Addiction Counseling. He was on staff with the downtown Memphis Hospitality...
“Be Gentle With Yourself,” an essay by Dr. Christy Woodbury Moore
It is safe to say that this year has brought with it many adjustments, from navigating being sequestered at home to learning how to build community over zoom and other video conferencing platforms. This year has been nothing short of challenging. As a Christian who is...
Our Mission
To educate and sustain men and women for ordained and lay Christian ministry in the church and the world through shaping and inspiring lives devoted to scholarship, piety, and justice.
The identity of MTS has been shaped by the traditions of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, its location in Memphis, a partnership with the broader Christian community, a commitment to dialogue with people of other faiths, and participation in the community of higher education.
Memphis Theological Seminary pursues its mission so that Christian leaders and the churches they serve can effectively proclaim and embody God’s mission of redemption, justice, and peace in service to the new creation in Jesus Christ.
Get In Touch
901. 458.8232
Location
168 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
info@memphisseminary.edu
Business Hours
Mon: 8am – 5pm
Tue: 8am – 5pm
Wed: 8am – 5pm
Thur: 8am – 5pm
Fri: 8am – 3pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
