SEMINARY HONORS BISHOP BRUCE OUGH AT 2022 COMMENCEMENT
The Dayton, Ohio, seminary celebrates 105 graduates and awards Bishop Ough the honorary Doctor of Divinity DAYTON, Ohio, June 13, 2022 — During its 2022 Commencement, held on May 21, United Theological Seminary celebrated 105 women and men who have completed their theological education and are going out to serve as faithful, fruitful leaders of […]
UNITED WILL REMAIN A UNITED METHODIST SEMINARY

Dear Friends, For the past 150 years, United Theological Seminary has been part of the United Methodist tradition, founded in connection with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, one of the forebearers of the current United Methodist denomination. Today, United is proudly one of 13 official seminaries of The United Methodist Church (UMC). […]
GBHEM-UNITED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY-DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY PARTNER TO PROVIDE COLLEGE CREDIT
Updated: May 23, 2022 MITCHELL, SD, April 27, 2022 — United Theological Seminary is excited to promote a new path to earn college credits for Course of Study. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) is partnering with Dakota Wesleyan University to provide 24 college credits for those who have, are, or will be […]
INNOVATION CENTER PARTNERS WITH THE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION ON MINISTRY OF SPIRITUAL DIRECTION PROGRAM
A free informational webinar on April 28 is open to anyone interested in training to enhance skills for providing spiritual direction. Updated May 2, 2022: Registration is now open for the Ministry of Spiritual Direction (MSD) Program! Click here to register, or click here to receive a free recording of the informational webinar. Dayton, OH, April 25, 2022 — The […]
THE MIRACLE OF EASTER

“But the angel said to the women, do not be afraid; I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here for he has been raised, as he said.” — Matthew 28:5-6 God brought Jesus into the world with a miracle at his birth, and God brought Jesus from crucifixion to resurrection […]
REV. DR. THOMAS GLENN “JACK” JACKSON III JOINS UNITED AS VISITING PROFESSOR
DAYTON, Ohio, April 13, 2022 — United Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Thomas Glenn “Jack” Jackson III will join the faculty as Visiting Professor of Evangelism and World Methodism beginning July 1, 2022. Dr. Jackson comes with extensive experience in both the local church and the academy. He served as […]
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNOUNCES TUITION FREEZE FOR 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Guaranteed tuition rates complement financial aid to improve affordability for seminarians DAYTON, Ohio, April 6, 2022 — The United Theological Seminary Board of Trustees recently approved United President Kent Millard’s proposal to offer a Tuition Guarantee for all current and incoming students. Beginning in the 2022-23 academic year, students will not see a tuition increase during their time […]
UNITED INTRODUCES 72-HOUR MASTER OF DIVINITY WITH FLEXCHOICE SCHEDULING
With FlexChoice scheduling, students can earn a Master of Divinity in as few as two years. DAYTON, OHIO, March 29, 2022 — United Theological Seminary is pleased to announce its 72-hour Master of Divinity (MDiv), with FlexChoice scheduling, which enables master’s students to earn a degree at the pace that best fits their individual needs. In […]
A PRAYER FOR PEACE
February 25, 2022 Holy and gracious Lord, you have come among us as the Prince of Peace, yet once again we bow in grief and confession that the scourge of war tears at the fabric of human relationships and national boundaries. We bow before you in such praise that we might again come to trust […]
UNITED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY RECEIVES $1 MILLION GRANT FOR HOUSES OF STUDY
DAYTON, OHIO, December 14, 2021 — United Theological Seminary has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help support Houses of Study at the seminary, which are equipping students for the unique ministry needs of the communities, movements and denominations in which they serve. The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s […]