The lecture will be presented by Dr. C. Vanessa White, OFS, Associate Professor of Spirituality and Ministry, Director of the Certificate in Black Theology and Ministry GONNA MOVE WHEN THE SPIRIT SAY MOVE: The Spiritual Lives and the Witness of Black Catholic Holy Men and Women, is an inspiring Black History Month gathering honoring the […]
Join us for the Hesburgh Renewal Program, a curriculum-centered, community-based, holistic program that fosters both personal and professional renewal and provides continuing formation. This Continuing Education program is crafted for those who have served the Church in ministry, but is open to anyone looking for a theological update. The program components include scripture, theology, liturgy, […]
Register for the 2025 World Mission Institute (WMI), an annual conference held in the spring since 1970. Each year outstanding international speakers and resource persons deal with a significant aspect of Christian mission. This year’s theme is “The Challenge of Our Age”: Migration and Mission.
The Environmental Justice Round-Table at Catholic Theological Union will bring together environmental justice advocates, faith-based organizations, and local leaders to foster dialogue and action planning around the environmental crisis. Our goal is to create a collaborative space for sharing insights, building connections, and empowering participants to take actionable steps within their congregations and communities. We […]
The peacemakers, those who put an end to violence, who lay down the sword, who work for harmonious relationships, who break the patterns of hatred, who love even their enemies, will be called ‘children of God,’ the ultimate blessing. These ‘children of God,’ be they Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the Middle East, or we gathered here, are mandated by our great religious traditions to be peacemakers.
Catholic Theological Union (CTU) is honored to celebrate the graduating Class of 2025 at the 57th Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST Founded in 1968 and located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, CTU is one of the leading Roman Catholic graduate schools of theology and ministry in the […]
Join CTU for an inaugural pilgrimage to Spain. Led by expert Catholic, Muslim and Jewish scholars, this trip will explore significant religious locations throughout Spain through the lens of our interfaith leaders. *** SPACE IS LIMITED, RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY *** PRIORITY DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 The estimated cost for the eleven day trip is […]
New this year, we welcome our CTU alumni, family, and friends to our inaugural Homecoming Weekend! Celebrate with the entire CTU community taking place Friday, September 26, 2025 through Sunday, September 27, 2025. More details will be shared throughout the summer, so be sure to check this website in the coming months. We can’t wait […]
Orthopathema: A New Lens for Mission as Ministry of Reconciliation in the Decade to Come ZOOM LINK HERE Reception immediately following lecture. Pope Francis invoked the image of the Church as “field hospital” in a world that is facing ever-expanding threats to human dignity and the common good. This was a reminder that the missio […]
What if grace is more than a doctrine—it’s a way of teaching and living? This lecture explores the clash between the “pedagogies of empire,” which teach control and exclusion, and the “pedagogy of grace,” which opens space for dignity, dialogue, and transformation. Drawing from Paulo Freire and Christian theology, the lecture shows how grace becomes […]
Ranana L. Dine Ph.D. "Surely Bury: Jewish and Catholic Law, Responding to Suicide, and the Work of Catholic-Jewish Studies" When it comes to tricky questions of ethics and law, Jewish and Catholic traditions at times converge, and at times develop distinct approaches. In the history of Jewish and Catholic responses to suicide both patterns emerge. […]
HONORING THE “SEVEN” AFRICAN AMERICANS ON THE ROAD TO SAINTHOOD “Prayer, Justice, and Peace” CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNION SPONSORED BY THE AUGUSTUS TOLTON MINISTRY PROGRAM AND CTU’S LITURGICAL TEAM AND LITURGICAL ASSEMBLIES
Estate gifts are a powerful way to protect your loved ones and create a lasting legacy here at CTU. Whether you’ve already created your estate, are interested in learning how to setup an estate gift, or have other questions – please join us for a call on November 13th, from 12pm - 1pm. An estate […]
Italy 2025: A Jubilee Trip of Hope & Creation *** REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED *** The estimated cost for the ten day trip is $6,500 with a $1,500 single supplement. This price includes: – all lodging (based on double occupancy—all in 5-star deluxe hotels or best available level) – half-board (breakfast and dinner) – all land […]
Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Center for the Study of Consecrated Life (CSCL). This is a milestone marking a decade of deep reflection, research, and renewal in the understanding and practice of consecrated life. This special celebration will include a conference that gathers scholars, religious, and pastoral leaders to explore the evolving landscape of consecrated life […]
