Meadville Lombard Theological School

Answer the Call

Whether your call is to become a minister in a congregation, a chaplain in healthcare or the military, a religious educator, or a non-profit executive, Meadville Lombard can help you blossom into your unique ministry. Start the application today!

Recent Graduates

Rev. Jen Raffensperger, MDiv '21

“I started my first-ever ministry a few months after graduation at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York, PA. For me, finding Unitarian Universalism felt like finding a home, and the call to ministry felt like being asked to create a home for others—for many—for all that may ask. Community building and spiritual companionship feel like work I will engage in for a lifetime."

"MLTS engaged my heart, mind, and body with the idea of a deeply complex community during a complex time, and I believe we all engaged in the grace of learning about how we fail together. And then how we build back again and again. I will take those lessons with me into every ministry context.”

Rev. Jenny McCready, MDiv '21

“My vocation is small parish ministry, and I've had the good fortune of being asked to serve as a contract minister at a small church, Columbine Unitarian Universalist Church, near my home for the next year. After many staff and ministry changes recently, the congregation and Board and I are all hopeful that this will be a long-term ministry."

"Meadville Lombard gave me a solid grounding in doing this work, as well as a good understanding of systems, governance, and administration. Paired with my two-year part-time internship, I was able to learn by doing and then discuss and process my learning with my cohort. I was exposed to many different professors and their methodologies and I was able to develop collegial relationships, both of which I carry with me into my ministry. I'm very glad I had the opportunity to go to Meadville Lombard for seminary, and I look forward to lifetime relationships with my fellow alumni and professors and staff.”

Charles Loflin, MDiv '21

“I am extremely fortunate to have been named Executive Director for UU FaithAction NJ (uufaithaction.org) which focuses on legislative advocacy for social justice issues in the state of New Jersey. UUFANJ is a member of the Coalition of UU State Action Networks (CUUSAN.org). Overall, I do feel equipped for this ministry as a result of my studies at MLTS. In particular, the Signature courses (Community Studies and Leadership Studies) were foundational.”

$561K

In 2020/2021, we awarded over $561,000 in grants and scholarships to our students.

89

Of 89 students enrolled in Fall 2020, 66 were in MDiv, 6 were in MA in Leadership Studies, 5 were in MA in Religion, 2 were pursuing Dual Degree, and 10 were students at large.

45

Our students come from a variety of vocational paths. Their average age in 2020/2021 was 45, with the age range of 24-76.

93%

From 2016 to 2020, 88% of our

MDiv graduates have

passed the Ministerial Fellowship Committee and 93% of those who have passed received top marks.

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Meadville Lombard Theological School

180 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 700,
Chicago, IL 60601
Email: YouBelong@meadville.edu