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          Thank You for YOUR Support for Chicago, United and Eden Seminaries!


 

 

 

   

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago, United and Eden Seminaries

  1. What does "CUE" stand for?

  2. How many students are currently attending these seminaries?

  3. What is the current tuition at each seminary?

  4. What is the current cost to each seminary per student per year?

  5. What can my church do to help support theological education at these seminaries?

  6. How can we arrange for a speaker from one of these seminaries to come to our conference, association, or local church gathering?

  7. How can I find out about continuing education opportunities at each seminary?

  8. What can my church do to help someone considering a vocation in ministry?

  9. How do I know if God might be calling me to ordained or specialized leadership in the church?

  10. How do I find a United Church of Christ church in my area?


What does "CUE" stand for ?

CUE is the acronym that stands for:

C Chicago Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL

U United Theological Seminary, St. Paul, MN

E Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO

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How many students are currently attending these seminaries?

For the 2007-08 academic year:

Chicago:  Total enrollment, 236 students; 138 FTE (full-time equivalent)

United:  Total enrollment, 206 students; 96 FTE

Eden:  Total enrollment, 210 students; 107 FTE

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What is the current tuition at each seminary?

For the 2007-08 academic year:

Chicago:  $10,416

United:  $11,190

Eden:  $11,000

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What is the current cost to each seminary per student per year?

For the 2007-08 academic year:

Chicago:  $26,765 

United:  $36,423

Eden:  $34,586

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What can my church do to help support theological education at these seminaries?

Churches are encouraged to make support for theological education a priority in their annual budgets and/or take a special offering in support of theological education each year.  All gifts may be sent through each local conference or mailed directly to:

CUE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Michelle Turnau

PO Box 120357

St. Paul, MN  55112

phone:  651-255-6117

fax:  651-633-4315

email:  mturnau@unitedseminary.edu

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How can we arrange for a speaker from one of these seminaries to come to our conference, association or local  church gathering?

Please contact the CUE regional seminary staff representative at each seminary:

Chicago Theological Seminary

Rob Leveridge
Minister of Seminary Relations
phone:  319-594-9548
email:
rleveridge@ctschicago.edu

 

United Theological Seminary

Kathleen Remund 
Church Relations Coordinator

phone:  651-255-6112
email:  kremund@unitedseminary.edu

 

Eden Theological Seminary

Stella Schoen
Vice President for Development
phone:  314-918-2569
email:  sschoen@eden.edu 

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How can I find out about continuing education opportunities at each seminary?

Check the seminary websites below and/or contact the seminaries directly:

Chicago Theological Seminary

Contact: Rob Leveridge
phone:  319-594-9548
email: 
rleveridge@ctschicago.edu

 

United Theological Seminary

Contact:  Cindi Beth Johnson

phone:  651-255-6137
email:  cbjohnson@unitedseminary.edu

 

Eden Theological Seminary

Contact:  Continuing Education
phone:  314-918-2547

toll-free: 877-627-5651
email:  events@eden.edu

 

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What can my church do to help someone considering a vocation in ministry?

Individuals who are interested pursuing a vocation in ministry should be encouraged to check browse each seminary's website and/or contact the admissions offices of our seminaries for more information.  Those who are discerning a call to ministry can be encouraged to follow the links listed in response to the next questions, below. 

Chicago Theological Seminary

Contact:  Lin Sanford Keppert, Director  of Admissions
phone:  773-322-0213; 800-422-2871, ext. 213
email: 
admissions@ctschicago.edu

 

United Theological Seminary

Contact:  Glen Herrington-Hall, Director of Admissions

phone:  651-255-6107
email:  gherrington-hall@unitedseminary.edu

 

Eden Theological Seminary

Contact:  Carol Shanks, Acting Director of Admissions
phone: 314-918-2501
toll-free: 877-627-5652
email:
cshanks@eden.edu

 

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How do I know if God might be calling me to ordained or specialized leadership in the church?

Discerning a call to ministry is exciting and sometimes confusing!  Seek God's guidance through prayer.  Share your questions with your pastor or another trusted mentor or friend.  Visit the seminary websites to learn more about preparation for ministry.  Visit the following websites for stories, insights and information from other recent seminary graduates:

www.exploreministry.org - Stories and information provided through the Fund for Theological Education.

www.askthequestion.org - Exploring God's Call to Ministry in the United Church of Christ

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How do I find a United Church of Christ church in my area?

No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome in the United Church of Christ.  The Church Locator can help you locate a United Church of Christ church in your area. 

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