Columbia Theological Seminary

Beginning Fall 2027. Two-, three-, and five-year pathways.

Explore the redesigned MDiv: https://ctsnet.edu/academics/degree-programs-2/master-of-divinity-new/

Formation doesn’t stop at the classroom.
Columbia’s redesigned MDiv brings theological study, spiritual formation, and real-world experience into a more intentional and integrated journey of preparation for ministry.

“We are excited about this redesigned MDiv program because it brings together theological depth, rigorous scholarship, an emphasis on intercultural intelligence, a focus on our context and contextual learning, and the intentional formation essential to preparing leaders for ministry today.” — The Rev. Dr. Christine Roy Yoder, Senior Vice President, Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs

Kintsugi: Recognizing Beauty in Brokenness, happens 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 27𝐭𝐡 in Montreat, NC!

Kintsugi techniques help us discover how imperfections can be honored rather than hidden.

Join Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary and Dr. YoKo Takamiya, one of 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬, for this centuries-old Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and gold.

Starter kit and registration links are below.
Starter Kit ➡https://kintsugi-kit.com/products/starter-tsugukit

Registration ➡ https://events.ctsnet.edu/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x7753abcd

Preparations are underway as we gather for Convocation and the beginning of Columbia Theological Seminary’s 199th academic year!

Join us live at 11:00 a.m. as we welcome new and returning students and hear from our guest preacher, The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery, Dean of Duke University Chapel.

Whether you’re near or far, join us for this special moment in Columbia’s story as we celebrate the start of a new academic year together!

Watch live: https://ctsnet.edu/events/convocation-2026/

Join Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary (CLL) for a series of monthly online conversations with friends and faculty of the CLL who have authored recent books you need on your bookshelves!

Together we’ll hear about their big ideas, ask good “So what?” questions, and have a conversation.

Registration required!

Conversations will be hosted by CLL Associate Dean Helen Blier, with additional guests.

All the online gatherings will take place at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

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