Heal the World.

Mission
Auburn Theological Seminary identifies and strengthens leaders – from the pulpit to the public square – to build community, bridge divides, pursue justice, and heal the world.

Auburn Theological Seminary is being transformed.
We are transforming to answer the reality of a ruptured world with a long vision that includes you. We will be mining our identity as a 205-year-old institution and experience as a cultivator of mature faith and justice leadership and movements to identify and strengthen new generations of leaders to heal the world.

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A Bold New Change.

Thank you for your partnership as we move through this strategic process. We will emerge with a new website and crystallized strategic plan in Summer 2024

A Rich History.

Chartered in 1818, what has remained true and pulsing in Auburn’s heart and DNA for over two centuries is the desire to meet societal changes with courage. From fighting against fundamentalism within Christianity to creating spaces for multifaith leaders to advance justice, Auburn has pushed the boundaries of theological education for the cause of love.

A New Direction.

We are building new capacities to seed a thriving future for all through the adoption of a long-term view for world impact, and are animated by this question: “What will it take to send to the future new generations of healing-centered leaders who build community, bridge divides and pursue justice?”

Leadership Development

Building on decades of experience working with leaders of faith and moral courage, Auburn's provides leaders with healing-centered and intergenerational approach to spiritual and religious leadership. Over the course of a week, emerging and senior leaders are grounded, equipped, and connected to build community and bridge divides. See our events page to find out if you qualify for leadership opportunities.

Center for Research

Auburn's Center for Research conducts impactful studies to support religious and theological leaders to lead their institutions and transform their communities. From studies focusing on the formation of religious leaders to the changing nature of religious communities, Auburn's research provides the future-ready support institutional leaders need to imagine and create a healed future.

Center for Storytelling and Narrative Change

Leveraging Auburn's history of supporting storytellers, change makers, and religious leaders through workshops provided by theologians Dr. Walter and June Wink, the Center for Storytelling and Narrative Change will equip leaders to identify, engage, and transform religious narratives. See the events page for the next training.

Our Commitment

We are committed to investing in leaders, particularly the next generation, to address the challenges ahead. Our approach may shift, but our commitment to supporting leaders who actively create and cultivate justice, healing, and change remains steadfast.