Memphis Theological Seminary
Former name | Cumberland Presbyterian Theological Seminary |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Seminary |
| Established | 1852 |
| Accreditation | Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada |
Religious affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian Church |
| President | Jody Hill |
| Students | 195 |
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| Website | http://www.memphisseminary.edu/ |
Memphis Theological Seminary is an ecumenical seminary of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Although it is affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, it accepts and trains ministerial candidates from other denominations as well. Besides the traditional Master of Divinity (MDiv), Memphis Theological Seminary also grants the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) with concentrations in Social Justice, Christian Education, and Chaplaincy, as well as the Doctor of Ministry (DMin). It also administers the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination's Program of Alternate Studies or PAS.