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Holy Week Blessings

Rev. Dr. Jody Hill, MTS President Dear MTS Community, I think it is most fitting that our seminary observes our spring break each year during Holy Week. In this busy time of exams, papers, work, and sermons this is indeed a welcome respite for us to focus more...

Dr. Andre E. Johnson (MDiv, ’02) Recognized as Visiting Scholar

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Dr. Andre E. Johnson Dr. Andre E. Johnson (MDiv, ‘02) has been recognized as a Visiting Scholar at MTS. Dr. Johnson is a former faculty member of MTS and is currently on the faculty at the University of Memphis, where he is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Media...

MTS Announces Partnership with the Center for Chaplaincy Studies

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Rev. Dr. Jody Hill, MTS President Dear MTS Community, While the pandemic has cast a spotlight on the heroic efforts of first responders, chaplains are equally essential last responders. These ministers trained in grief and pastoral counseling provide long-term...

MTS Receives $1 Million Grant From Lilly Endowment

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Memphis Theological Seminary has received a grant of $1,000,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the House of Black Church Studies at MTS. “We are profoundly grateful for the trust that Lilly Endowment has placed in us with this grant. We are overjoyed to...

Thank you for helping us Meet the Match!

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Dear MTS Family,At the beginning of December, I reached out with the news that the estate of Dr. Clinton Buck, Professor Emeritus of MTS, had offered a $50,000 matching grant. Within two weeks, our generous supporters met that match. Inspired by your generosity, an...

Another $50,000 Matching Pledge!

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Dear MTS Family,At the beginning of the month, we announced that the estate of Dr. Clinton Buck would be matching all gifts made to MTS in the month of December up to $50,000. I am grateful to share that we met that match in less than two weeks! Your...

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