Spirit led. Renewing the Church.
Welcome to United Theological Seminary
At United Theological Seminary, theological education is about more than simply earning your degree. United is a place where academic preparation intersects with spiritual formation and practical application for the work of ministry in the world.
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Why United?
If a focus on leadership and bringing new life to the Church are important to you, then you belong at United. Learn more about our Christ-centered, Spirit-led community.
Our Values
For more than 150 years, United has prepared students for ministry in the world. Through practical preparation and spiritual formation, students become rooted in the historic Christian faith, grow in scriptural holiness, and bear fruit through church renewal.
Historic Faith
We are committed to teaching the Historic Christian faith in Jesus Christ passed down to us through Scripture, sacraments, creeds and the fathers and mothers of the Church.
Scriptural Holiness
We believe in the life-changing power of the Holy Spirit, who helps us to become Christ-like individuals and communities.
Church Renewal
We believe that renewal is the work of the Holy Spirit, who is always ready to lead the faithful in this redemptive activity.
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Testimonials
Voices of United
At United, I have been encouraged to think outside the box to bring the good news to a broken world that desperately needs the love of Jesus Christ. I believe my education has equipped me to be a better and more compassionate servant leader for such a time as this and I am thankful.
I love that United develops the whole person; I experienced spiritual and intellectual growth and transformation throughout my time as a United student.
United has helped me to read the Bible and be relational with what I learn, effectively share it with others with empathy, and understand it more accurately within a cultural and historical context.
United reshaped my spiritual life and gave me a new taste for the ministry of the word.
I was seeking a learning environment that offered a strong theological foundation and cultural diversity, while also offering flexible options for distance learners. United was all of that and so much more.
I was looking for a degree that combined the academic rigor of a PhD with a strong focus on local church renewal. The United ThD will provide a terminal degree that not only prepares me for academic service but also equips me to contribute directly to the vitality of the local church.
United fosters an environment that welcomes thinkers and gently challenges our preconceptions about our faith. There is a deep respect for the ancient traditions of our faith, and these are presented as a foundation from which we can begin to explore presenting Christ to the local church and our communities.
God has used United as a vital instrument to mold my spiritual formation, deepen my theology and equip me to answer God's pastoral call upon my life. What I love is that United is not just an institution of higher academia, it is also a place where Holy Spirit is alive and active, preparing and deploying God's army throughout the Earth!
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My theological education at United pushed me to think deeply about what I believe and how I live it out as I lead others. It challenged me not only academically but also in how I disciple people, raise up leaders, and build a movement around tables and in communities.
Christy Gibas (MACM '25)