Iliff School of Theology

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Iliff School of Theology is a graduate theological school of the United Methodist Church adjoining the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1892, Iliff's central mission is the education of persons for effective ministry in Christian churches and other religious communities, academic leadership, and the cultivation of justice and peace in local and global contexts.

As one of 13 United Methodist seminaries in the United States, Iliff's student body represents more than thirty faith traditions. An average of 300-350 students attend the school each year in the following degree programs:

  • Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
  • Master of Arts in Specialized Ministry
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Theological Studies
  • Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
  • Ph.D. in Religious and Theological Studies (offered jointly with the University of Denver).

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  • Antony W. Alumkal, Assistant Professor of Sociology of Religion
  • Edward Phillip Antonio, Associate Professor of Theology and Social Theory
  • Philip E. Campbell, Director of Ministry Studies and Lecturer in Leadership and Congregational Studies
  • Debbie Creamer, Director of the Ira J. Taylor Library & Assistant Professor of Theological Bibliography
  • Sheila Greeve Davaney, Harvey H. Potthoff Professor of Christian Theology
  • Miguel De La Torre, Associate Professor of Social Ethics
  • Carrie Doehring, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling
  • Pamela Eisenbaum, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Origins
  • Amy Erickson, Instructor of Hebrew Bible
  • Mark George, Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible
  • Larry Kent Graham, Professor of Pastoral Theology and Care
  • Albert Hernández, Assistant Professor of the History of Christianity
  • Eunjoo Mary Kim, Associate Professor of Homiletics
  • Jacob Kinnard, Associate Professor of Comparative Religious Thought
  • Jeffrey H. Mahan, Academic Vice President and Dean of the Faculty & Professor of Ministry, Media and Culture
  • Jean Miller Schmidt, Gerald L. Schlessman Professor of Methodist Studies
  • George Tinker, Professor of American Indian Cultures and Religious Traditions
  • David G. Trickett, President & Henry White Warren Professor of Ethics and Leadership
  • Katherine Turpin, Assistant Professor of Religious Education
  • Theodore Vial, Associate Professor of Theology
  • Richard F. Ward, Associate Professor of Preaching and Performance Studies

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