Specialties
Relationship. This one word captures the essence of the John Leland Center for Theological Studies. We at Leland value the gracious gift of relationships in the formation of our students. We believe that deep learning takes place best in community. In the context of mutual trust, we read, discuss, and pray together; and in the process, we discover that the Original Relationship -- the Triune God -- has been working with us and forming us. We invite you to join our Leland community. Whether you are preparing to serve in congregational ministry, parachurch or non-profit organizations, the business workplace, or academia, Leland has a program tailored to provide training for that pursuit. Our faculty members are dedicated to cultivating excellence in scholarship as well as excellence in engaging in the complexities of ministering in the local church, community, and workplace. Our aim is to foster theologically reflective and contextually meaningful, kingdom-focused leadership. Our diverse community of faculty and students from a variety of ethnic and denominational backgrounds provides a dynamic setting in which to explore and understand the global nature of the church.