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Lancaster Theological Seminary, a graduate school affiliated with the United Church of Christ, is known for academic excellence, celebration of differences across Christian traditions, and creative engagement on issues important to our world. Our mission is to educate and nurture leaders to join in God’s redemptive and liberating work so that all creation may flourish.

 

 

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Our programs offer preparation for lay/ordained ministry, vocations in nonprofit leadership, and doctoral studies in theology.

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“More than a place for theological study, Lancaster Seminary is where we discover more about ourselves and God. It is the spiritual intersection at which our faith journeys, traditions, experiences, and ideas meet.”

The Rev. Scott Siciliano

MDiv 2017


March 13, 2023

Statement on Lititz Pride Event

Recently, Lititz Moravian Church’s Joint Board rejected the use of a park owned by the church for a Pride event in June....

March 9, 2023

Lancaster Seminary, Evangelical & Reformed Historical Society Finalize Lease

Lancaster Theological Seminary and the Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society have entered into a lease agreement for the first time that allows...

March 1, 2023

Dr. Lovelace to Present “Still Womanist: Reading Biblical Texts Intersectionally”

Womanist scholar Dr. Vanessa Lovelace, associate dean and associate professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at Lancaster Theological Seminary, will present, “Still Womanist:...

Still Womanist: Reading Biblical Texts Intersectionally

March 21, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Womanist scholar Dr. Vanessa Lovelace, associate dean and associate professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at Lancaster Theological Seminary, will give a presentation, “Still Womanist: Reading Biblical Texts Intersectionally,” on her […]

Wednesday Worship – Rev. Dr. Vanessa Lovelace Preaching

March 22, 2023 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM

Join us in person in Santee Chapel on the Lancaster Seminary campus or live on Zoom for our ecumenical, weekly 30-minute worship service. Associate Dean Rev. Dr. Vanessa Lovelace will […]

Seminarian Community Council – Event

March 22, 2023 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

Lancaster Seminary’s Seminarian Community Council – SCC – invites current students to monthly get-togethers featuring fellowship and food during the 2022-23 academic year. These monthly events on Wednesday afternoons will […]