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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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View all NewsMay 16, 2022
COVID-19 Update
The safety and well being of our community are important to us. Although the COVID-19 community transmission rate in Lancaster County remains...
May 6, 2022
Seminary Honors Rev. Sara Hertzog, Rev. John Dieterly
Lancaster Theological Seminary honored two of its graduates with awards recognizing excellence in ministry during the graduate school’s annual Alumni Day event...
April 27, 2022
Lancaster Seminary to Award 21 Graduate Degrees at 197th Commencement May 7
Lancaster Theological Seminary will award 21 advanced degrees during the graduate school of theology’s 197th Commencement at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May...
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View all Events3rd Tuesday Talk: Alumni Perspective
May 17, 2022 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join our Admissions team for this online third Tuesday talk featuring alumni who will reflect on their experiences and discuss how Lancaster Theological Seminary empowered them to be the faith […]
Mercersburg Convocation – Day One
May 23, 2022 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
The 2022 Mercersburg Convocation is entitled, “Moravian and Mercersburg Traditions: Can These Two Walk Together?” In light of the combination of Lancaster Theological Seminary and Moravian Theological Seminary under Moravian […]
Mercersburg Convocation – Day Two
May 24, 2022 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
The 2022 Mercersburg Convocation is entitled, “Moravian and Mercersburg Traditions: Can These Two Walk Together?” In light of the combination of Lancaster Theological Seminary and Moravian Theological Seminary under Moravian […]