Meadville Lombard Theological School nurtures a unique learning community where leaders from diverse faith traditions, cultural contexts, and backgrounds come together to engage with justice issues in today’s world. Our Contextual Learning model allows students to receive a quality theological education in MDiv while remaining connected to their own communities, without the need to relocate.
The academic approach at Meadville Lombard is unique for because of our commitment to social justice, inclusive theology, and flexible learning options. Students are encouraged to explore the intersections of faith, culture, and social action, preparing them to become leaders who are both intellectually rigorous and dedicated to building compassionate, equitable communities.
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Meadville Lombard offers exceptional degree programs that prepare students for ministry and religious leadership and scholarship grounded in justice, equity, and compassion.
A three-year professional degree program for students pursuing ordained ministry.
An 18-month degree program offering an in-depth, interdisciplinary study of religion.
An advanced professional degree that prepares students for further academic study or religious leadership.
A certificate ideal for those who would like to pursue theological education without enrolling in a degree program.
Meadville Lombard is home to the world’s only exclusively Unitarian Universalist archives. Our students get access to extensive collections of UU history, including the UUA congregational records and special collections of materials related to UUs of Color, Latinx UUs, Humanist UUs, UU women, Global U/Us, and religious education.