Carrying the Living Tradition of Unitarian Universalism, Meadville Lombard Theological School nurtures learners from diverse faith traditions to embody the collaborative work of liberation through congregational and community leadership.

We honor and draw on the wisdom of the many philosophical, ethical, scientific, and religious traditions that are also concerned with love, justice, and peace, and center interculturality to deepen spiritual leadership formation. In this environment, our students are prepared to be effective in interfaith work aswell as antiracism work.

UU students in our MDiv program benefit from our affiliation with the Unitarian Universalist Association. Our MDiv program provides built-in support and guidance through the ministerial credentialing process and prepares students for the requirements of the UUA's Ministerial Fellowship Committee.

We value creativity and innovation in ministry, for its potential to harness accountability to repair historical wrongs and present injustice. Our concern with social justice isn’t treated as an add-on—it is integrated into our entire curriculum. At Meadville Lombard, we believe that theological education must hone moral imagination and emotional intelligence as well as integrating scholarly excellence into ministry. To be an effective faith leader, one must understand intersectionality and have concrete skills in working for justice in complex ways. Based on our understanding that justice-making and spiritual growth are bound together, our curriculum emphasizes leadership in communities engaged in social movements and prepares students to be effective and accountable leaders in our multicultural world.

We offer three degree programs:

• Master of Divinity
• Master of Arts in Leadership Studies
• Master of Arts (Religion) (academic degree)

Meadville Lombard’s Contextual Learning model utilizes a low-residency curriculum featuring multidisciplinary Signature Courses, mentored internships and supervised site placements, and structured support from faculty and other students.

Students come to our Chicago campus one week per semester (twice a year) for Convocation and course kick-off, creating opportunities for heart-to-heart, soul-to-soul in-person interactions with faculty and other students. Lessons are enriched through learning with dedicated student cohorts, as well as co- curricular activities that allow students to contribute their diverse experience and wisdom to the worship and governance life of the school.

The following is a list of officers and faculty as of October 2021:

Officers: Elías Ortega, President; Pamela Lightsey, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs; Cindi Redman, Vice President of Finance and Administration; Parisa Parsa, Board of Trustees Chair

Core Faculty: Dr. Mark A. Hicks, Dr. Michael S. Hogue, Rev. Dr. Nicole C. Kirk, Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey, Dr. Elías Ortega

Visiting Faculty: Dr. Elyse Ambrose

Affiliated Faculty: Rev. Tandi Rogers, Rev. Julie Taylor