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1. What does "CUE" stand for?

CUE is an acronym for:

C:	Chicago Theological Seminary	Chicago, Illinois
U:	United Theological Seminary	St. Paul, Minnesota
E:	Eden Theological Seminary	St. Louis, Missouri

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2. How many students are currently attending these seminaries?

For the 2010-11 academic year:

Chicago:	Total enrollment, 223 students
United:	Total enrollment, 186 students
Eden:	Total enrollment, 210 students

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3. What is the current tuition at each seminary?

For the 2010-11 academic year:

Chicago:	$11,496
United:	$12,069
Eden:	$12,200

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

For the 2010–11 academic year:

Chicago:	$35,345
United:	$37,800
Eden:	$36,000

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5. 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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6. 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
Maria Hetman
Development and Marketing Associate
phone:  773-322-0261
email: mhetman@ctschicago.edu

United Theological Seminary
Kathleen Remund
Church Relations Coordinator
phone:  651-255-6112
email:  kremund@unitedseminary.edu

Eden Theological Seminary
Jacqueline Hamilton
Director of Development
phone:  314-918-2627
email:  jhamilton@eden.edu

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7. 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:  Maria Hetman
phone:  773-322-0261
email:  mhetman@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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8. 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 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:  Kim King, Director of Enrollment Management
phone:  773-322-0252 -or- 800-422-2871, ext. 213
email:  kking@ctschicago.edu

United Theological Seminary
Contact:  Glen Herrington-Hall, Director of Admissions
phone:  651-255-6107 -or- 800-937-1316
email:  gherrington-hall@unitedseminary.edu

Eden Theological Seminary
Contact:  Carol Shanks, Director of Admissions
phone:  314-918-2501 -or- 877-627-5652
email:  admissions@eden.edu

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9. 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:

http://www.exploreministry.org – Stories and information provided through the Fund for Theological Education.

http://www.askthequestion.org/index5.html – Exploring God's Call to Ministry in the United Church of Christ.

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10. 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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