Identity, Mission and Values
Phillips Theological Seminary is an accredited institution of higher education, affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Identity statement:
Phillips Theological Seminary offers theological education dedicated to learning the way of Jesus in order to cultivate vital communities, vital conversations, and the public good.
Mission statement:
The seminary’s mission is to learn and teach how to be: attentive to God; responsible biblical and theological interpreters; faithful individuals and communities acting with God to transform the world.
The following three core values undergird the seminary's mission, programs, and ethos.
- rooted in the ecumenical life of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ);
- centered on the spiritual formation of effective Christian leaders;
- committed to student-oriented academic excellence.
PTS Video: Seminary Ethos
PTS staff and students talk about the ethos of the seminary.
PTS Ethos video 10-10 vers (04:06 min)
Listen to faculty, students and staff reflect on what they believe is special about the PTS community.