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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 NewsFebruary 10, 2021
Lancaster Seminary Remembers Professor Emeritus Paul Irion
Lancaster Theological Seminary Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology, the Rev. Dr. Paul E. Irion, who died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at the...
January 29, 2021
Faculty to Learn to Teach Beyond Trauma
Lancaster Theological Seminary faculty will study the effects of trauma on learning and develop ways to better teach students who have experienced...
January 18, 2021
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On January 6, the day when the Confederate battle flag was flown in the Capitol by a mob of insurrectionists, media outlets...
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View all EventsLearn LTS – Discover Day
March 10, 2021 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Learn LTS | Discover Day is an opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of Lancaster Theological Seminary. This Lancaster Theological Seminary Overview will include Visiting a Class Visit chapel Q/A […]
Wednesday Chapel – Anabel Proffitt, Preacher
March 10, 2021 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The Rev. Dr. Anabel Proffitt will preach at our online chapel service. Click here for the Zoom link Click here for the bulletin
UCC History & Polity Course
March 12, 2021 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Lancaster Theological Seminary is supporting the Rev. Dr. Carrie Call and the Penn Central Conference staff who are offering a seven-week online course “UCC History and Polity” in 2021. Classes […]