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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.
Getting Involved
Working Together
Opportunity
At a time when seminaries are shrinking and churches are losing followers at a rapid pace, our work is more relevant than ever. MTS is poised to expand its capacity to invest in a new generation of faith leaders, and we’re excited to offer you the opportunity to partner with us by joining the 1852 Society.
A Chance to Celebrate
Each February, Memphis Theological Seminary (MTS) hosts the Henry Logan Starks Scholarship Dinner, a community event celebrating the life and witness of the late Dr. Henry Logan Starks, the first African-American professor at MTS. The event pays homage to Dr. Starks’ legacy as a theologian, community leader and activist, and benefits the scholarship endowment in his name.
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The Baird-Buck Endowment
Chair of Cumberland Presbyterian Studies
What shapes us
For more than a century and a half, Memphis Theological Seminary’s identity has been shaped by
TRADITION
The traditions of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, its parent denomination
LOCATION
Its location in Memphis and the Mid-South region of the United States
Community
Creative partnership with the broader Christian community
Dialogue
A commitment to dialogue with people from other faith traditions, and participation in the community of higher education
What Drives Us
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.