Upcoming Events

Harambee!

    In-Person
CTU

Join us for Harambee, Catholic Theological Union’s annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting the Augustus Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program. “Harambee,” a Swahili word meaning “Let us pull together,” beautifully reflects the spirit of unity, collaboration, and shared purpose that underpins this special evening.

The Tolton Program is a transformative initiative that empowers Lay Black Catholic men and women to serve their communities through ministry. This program provides academic, personal, spiritual, and professional preparation to meet the unique needs of Black Catholics, whether in predominantly Black Catholic spaces or other communities.

Hesburgh Renewal Program

    Hesburgh Renewal Program

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, […]

Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner-2025

Ramadan is the holiest and most significant month of the year for Muslims. It is a time of fasting from dawn to sunset, prayer, charity, and self-reflection. Beyond being a period of spiritual growth, Ramadan also fosters connections with family, friends, neighbors, and communities of diverse cultures and faiths. One of its most cherished traditions […]

Pathways Environmental Justice Round-Table

    In Person
CTU

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 […]

Spring Shapiro Lecture | A Jewish Theology of the Church

    In Person & Online
CTU

In recent decades, Jewish theologians, responding in part to overtures from Christians, and building on precedents recovered from their tradition, have articulated a range of Jewish theological approaches to Christianity. This lecture will review some of these approaches and attempt to develop a new one. Please join us for a reception at 6PM.

Peacemakers 2025

    In-Person
David Rubenstein Forum at University of Chicago

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.

Truth-Telling: Perils and Possibilities for Social Healing
Third Annual Schreiter Institute Symposium on a Praxis of Reconciliation

    In Person - Online
CTU

Truth-telling is essential for interpersonal and social healing from trauma and moral injury.  It also is a perilous endeavor because if the disclosure of truth cannot be heard, believed, or understood by a listener then the wound will become worse and healing nearly impossible.  The symposium looks at the perils and possibilities around various kinds […]

Catholic Theological Union 57th Commencement Ceremony

    Online
CTU

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 […]

2025 Spain: An Interfaith Pilgrimage

    In-Person
Spain

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 […]