We are an interdenominational graduate school of theology which seeks to be thoroughly Christ-centered and well-grounded upon the foundation of the Bible as the revealed Word of God.
Our Mission
The Mission of Urbana Theological Seminary is to provide graduate theological education which prepares people for Christian ministry and leadership, equipping them to love, know, and serve God.
Our Vision
Urbana Theological Seminary will seek to serve God and His eternal purposes by providing an education that will be academically excellent, faithful to scripture, missional, and student-focused.
Our Story
Urbana Theological Seminary traces its roots to the founding of the Christian Studies Center in 1994. A group of people representing a broad cross-section of evangelical churches and para-church ministries in the Champaign-Urbana area came together with a shared vision to bring seminary training to east central Illinois. In the spring of 1994 the Board of the Christian Studies Center called Dr. Kenneth Cuffey to become the founding Director of the ministry. The first classes were offered in the Fall semester of that year.
In 2001, sensing that our location was strategic and that there was interest in doing something more extensive, the Board adopted a new vision for entering the new century and voted to seek approval and accreditation to operate as a stand-alone school. In November 2002 the Board chose the name Urbana Theological Seminary to denote this new effort.
On April 5, 2005, the Illinois Board of Higher Education granted the Seminary Operating Authority. The Seminary completed the state approvals process when it received Degree-Granting Authority from the Illinois Board of Higher Education on December 4, 2007.
Our Core Beliefs
Our core beliefs and values give us a sense of direction and purpose. They guide our thinking and our teaching. Learn more!
Faculty and Staff
Our faculty are brilliant thinkers and wonderful guides in learning how to think and explore Christianity in its depths.
Leadership
Urbana Theological Seminary is governed by a Board of Trustees, which provides guidance, offers wisdom, and helps formulate policy.