Message from the Dean

In 1852, God was at work in Dubuque, Iowa, on the "Western frontier" of the United States, when a pastor began training ministers for congregations of German immigrants. This was the beginning of the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (UDTS).

In the 21st century, God continues to work throughout the world. At UDTS, we endeavor to join God's work by:

  • Centering our work on the person, presence, revelation, and redemptive mission of Jesus Christ, grounded in scripture, and guided by the great creeds, traditions, and practices of the church.
  • Serving the flourishing of the church and its apostolic mission, by forming leaders as spirit-filled, prayerful disciples.
  • Forming ministry leaders in community, using all of the face-to-face, distance learning tools and pedagogical methods at our disposal and balancing action and reflection within a coherent theological and curricular framework.

We offer a variety of educational opportunities at the lay, undergraduate, and graduate levels. If you are experiencing God's call to ministry, we invite you to consider UDTS. Join us as we seek to follow Jesus, walk in the Spirit, and participate in God's mission.