Mission and Values
Phillips Theological Seminary is an accredited institution of higher education, affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), whose purpose is to prepare women and men for varied Christian ministries in church and society. One single aim dominates its educational programs: to help the church make the Christian faith effective in human life and society through a competent, educated ministry.
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.