Denominational Formation
At Phillips Theological Seminary, ministerial formation goes hand-in-hand with ecumenical theological education. We could not fulfill our mission without strong church partnerships. Dozens of congregations provide teaching and learning contexts for students. Particular partnerships developed with the following enable us to educate church leaders who both know the mission and work of the ecumenical church as well as the traditions and practices of their own denominations:
In partnership with these denominations' ordination committees, Phillips has identified formation directors. Each director is prepared to assist students regarding requirements for ordination, denominational history and polity, and denominational services and programs.
Denomination
Denomination | Formation Director |
Christian Church (DOC) | Lisa Davison |
United Methodist Church | Susanna Southard |
United Church of Christ | Kathy McCallie |
Presbyterian Church | Todd Freeman |
Unitarian Universalist | Barbara Prose |
Metropolitan Community Churches | Jackie Carter |
Baptist Traditions | Arthur Carter |