Dubuque Seminary at a Glance
Training for the larger culture is the aim of new Dubuque Seminary degree
As the director of University of Dubuque Theological Seminary’s new Master of Arts in Missional Christianity degree, the Rev. Dr. Amanda Benckhuysen endeavors to train students for broad-ranging missional service. Read more
2000 University Ave.
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 589-3112
Size
Students: 175
Faculty: 13 full-time, 12 part-time
Degrees offered
Master of Divinity: Residential and Distance Education, Master of Arts in Missional Christianity: Residential and Distance Education; Doctor of Ministry
Joint Degrees offered
3/3 Program (BA/MDiv), 3/2 Program (BA/MAMC)
Special programs
Distance Education Commissioned Lay Pastor Training, Native American Program, Continuing Education Program
Mission
The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (UDTS) is an ecumenical seminary of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Its purpose is to advance the mission and ministry of the church of Jesus Christ by preparing women and men for faithful, compassionate and effective pastoral and lay ministry in congregations. The seminary seeks to live as an academy of the church and a community of Christians to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
History and Location
UDTS is located in Dubuque, Iowa, a comfortable, family-oriented community on the Mississippi River.
Founded in 1852 as an outreach to German settlers pouring into the Midwest, the then-named Van Vliet Seminary provided practical theological instruction to prepare pastors and evangelists. The institution eventually grew to include an undergraduate college and in 1920 changed its name to the University of Dubuque. In 2007, Dubuque Seminary was approved by the accrediting agency (A.T.S.) for a distance M.Div. degree, where the majority of the M.Div. courses are offered online. The accredited distance M.A.M.C. was approved in 2011.
The picturesque campus, featured in the movie Field of Dreams, includes traditional red brick classroom buildings, a popular athletic complex and a state-of-the-art technology center. Seminary students live in modern townhouses in Seminary Village. Ground breaking was held in May 2011 for a new Performing Arts and Campus Center . Five colleges and two seminaries in the city offer a rich variety of educational and cultural opportunities. Children of seminarians can walk to excellent neighborhood schools and play in the many beautiful parks in Dubuque.
What programs does Dubuque offer?
UDTS is a warm, close-knit community offering Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Missional Christianity and Doctor of Ministry degrees. The curriculum focuses on spiritual formation, mission and evangelism, and encourages disciplined, prayerful reflection on the scriptures, tradition and ministries of the church. Theological education at UDTS is grounded in the tradition of the church and enlivened by a passion for the gospel. The extensive pastoral experience of the faculty and staff informs their teaching, advising and scholarship. UDTS endeavors, as a community of students and teachers, to serve and enjoy the Lord our God.
