The Good News

On December 31st, 2023, Dr. Peter R. Gathje will step down from his role as Professor of Christian Ethics and Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of Memphis Theological Seminary. President Jody Hill says, “I want to express how grateful I am for the exceptional...

The Center for Pastoral Wholeness & Chaplaincy Studies is pleased to announce that our first chaplaincy interns have begun their work at West Cancer Center.  They are Meredith Pace, Stephanie Turner, and Gwen Warren.  This starts a five-year commitment between...

Dear MTS Alumni, Friends, and Students, MTS has been a free-standing school throughout its history in Memphis. This means the seminary is not part of a larger academic institution or university system. Therefore, the seminary has to shoulder all operational expenses...

This fall begins a new approach to theological education at Memphis Theological Seminary. Last spring, the faculty approved of online paths to both the MDiv and MACM degrees. As we implemented this change, recognizing that online classes are convenient, we wrestled...

With the recent departure of Dr. Gail Robinson, former Vice President of Enrollment Services and Institutional Effectiveness, MTS was left with only two vice presidents to provide oversight of administrative activities. President Jody Hill, along with our remaining...

Memphis Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christy Woodbury-Moore as the new Associate Dean for Doctoral Studies at Memphis Theological Seminary. She replaces Dr. Christopher Davis who was recently named the interim President of...