Scholarship, Piety, Justice
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The MTS curriculum integrates theological study with practical experience in ministry settings.
Our Experience
Throughout its history the Cumberland Presbyterian Church has supported theological education..
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Keep a seminary education within reach for more people of faith striving to live into their call.
Our Faculty
Our faculty of men and women are committed to seeing our students grow in wisdom and character.






Dr. Mary Lin Hudson Retires
In January of 1988, Dr. Mary Lin Hudson became the first woman on the Memphis Theological Seminary faculty. She would be the only woman on the MTS faculty until Dr Mitzi Minor was hired, five and a half years later. And when Dr. Hudson was tenured in 1998, she was the...

Rev. Tyler Lindsey (MDiv, ’21) on Pastoring in a Crisis
Rev. Tyler Lindsey (MDiv, ‘21) had been serving Brier Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Bremen, Kentucky, for only six months when their community was struck by devastating tornadoes. Multiple members of his congregation lost their homes. The parsonage where...

Mr. Jimmy Humphreys makes $125,000 Matching Pledge
The costs of higher education continue to rise in our country. At Memphis Theological Seminary, we believe it would be a tragedy for the Church and Kingdom of God if only those with disposable income could receive world-class training for ministry. We are committed to...
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