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"Nourishing the Preacher: The Preaching Life"

Oct 9, 2024 | UDTS

The "Nourishing the Preacher: The Preaching Life" conference will be held in Dubuque on October 9, 2024 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Dubuque. Dr. Timothy Slemmons will be teaching and Dr. Beth McCaw will be preaching the closing sermon.

UDTS to Host Lectureship on Presbyterian Identity Today

Oct 3, 2024 | University Relations Staff

The 2024 Florence L. Warren Lectureship at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, titled "Presbyterian Identity Today," will be held Monday, October 21, 2024. Free and open to the public, the lectureship will begin with a panel discussion from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque.

Rev. Jerry Cannon to Deliver University of Dubuque Theological Seminary's Woods Lecture

Jul 29, 2024 | University Relations Staff

Rev. Jerry Cannon, DMin, vice president for ministry innovation with the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA), will deliver the 2024 Woods Lecture at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in Alumni Hall.

Rev. Beth McCaw to be Installed as Dean of the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Jul 29, 2024 | Stacey Ortman

The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary will hold a Service of Installation on campus for Rev. Beth McCaw, DMin, as dean of the seminary at 11:15 a.m. Monday, August 5, 2024, in Blades Chapel inside Blades Hall.

$1.25 Million Grant to Help Establish UDTS Initiative to Revitalize Small Churches

Dec 11, 2023 | UDTS

The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish Plentiful Gifts: Nourishing Members for the Flourishing of Small Member Congregations. Through this new initiative, UDTS will partner with several judicatories to shepherd cohorts of small churches in seasons of transitions, without full-time pastors, to equip members to carry on being church through vital congregational practices.

UDTS Receives $500,000 Grant to Support Clergy Coaching in Community and Context

Dec 7, 2023 | UDTS

The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary received a $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. in continued support of the seminary's Clergy Coaching in Community and Context initiative, which launched in January 2019 thanks to a $936,102 grant from the endowment.

University of Dubuque Theological Seminary to Offer New Master of Arts in Ministry

Apr 14, 2023 | University Relations

A new master's degree this fall at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (UDTS) will serve an expanded group of partnering denominations to help them prepare lay and ordained ministers.

University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and Theology Matters Collaborate on new Master of Arts in Reformed Theology

Apr 14, 2023 | University Relations

The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (UDTS) and Theology Matters are proud to announce a new master of arts in Reformed theology, beginning August 2023.

UDTS Offers Seminary-Level Courses in Madison Through Madison Learning Community

Apr 13, 2023 | University Relations

The Madison Learning Community offers seminary-level courses to Madison area pastors, church leaders, and others eager to deepen ministry skills in a diverse Christian community committed to the local Church. The new initiative, which launched in January 2023, was started by the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa.

UDTS Receives $998,503 Grant to Increase Student Accessibility to Theological Education

Nov 30, 2021 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary has received a $998,503 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish Being There: Local Ministry Leadership in a Networked Age.

2021 Berger Lecture | Let Go, Create, and Refresh: Practices for Spiritual Renewal

Sep 20, 2021 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

2021 Berger Lecture | Let Go, Create, and Refresh: Practices for Spiritual Renewal

Doctor of Ministry Virtual Open House: Friday, September 24

Sep 1, 2021 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Hear more from our January 2022 Doctor of Ministry cohort leaders about course readings and rhythms during this virtual gathering.

Join UDTS for the 2021 Warren Lecture Series, featuring Rev. Dr. Amanda Benckhuysen!

Jul 15, 2021 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Warren Lecture events will be held on campus on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

UDTS Selected to Participate in Science for Seminaries Project

Apr 29, 2021 | University Relations staff

The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (UDTS) has been awarded a grant to support the integration of scientific engagement into the student experience in the seminary’s master of divinity program by the Science for Seminaries project of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (DoSER) program, in partnership with the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

Join UDTS Via Zoom for an Open House Focused on our 100% Online MACL Degree.

Apr 23, 2021 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Join UDTS via Zoom for an Open House focused on our 100% online MACL degree.

Summer Courses at UDTS

Mar 4, 2021 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Summer term runs from May 28 - July 22, 2021.

40th Annual Rural Ministry Conference

Feb 8, 2021 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

The 40th Annual Rural Ministry Conference, sponsored by the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and Wartburg Theological Seminary, will be held Monday, March 8, 2021 via Zoom.

2021 Woods Lecture with Dr. Emerson Powery

Feb 3, 2021 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Join the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary for our virtual 2021 Woods Lecture, featuring Dr. Emerson Powery of Messiah University! On Monday, March 22, 2021, Dr. Powery will be preaching during our morning chapel service, facilitating an afternoon workshop, and presenting during the evening lecture.

Local Organizations Awarded Major Grant To Help Dane County Churches Thrive

Nov 10, 2020 | University Relations

In close partnership with three regional ministries, the Wisconsin Council of Churches has received a grant of $999,990 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish Awaken Dane. The program is funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the national initiative is to strengthen Christian congregations so they can help people deepen their relationship with God, build strong relationships with each other, and contribute to the flourishing of local communities and the world.

UDTS to Hold Spring Renewal Conference

Mar 7, 2019 | University Relations

University of Dubuque Theological Seminary’s Spring Renewal 2019 Conference, “The Bible and Immigration,” will be held Monday, March 25, on University of Dubuque’s campus.