Iliff School of Theology
| Iliff School of Theology | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1892 |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
| Location | Denver, Colorado, USA |
| Campus | Urban Adjoins the University of Denver’s 125 acre campus [1] |
| Colors | Blue |
| Website | www.iliff.edu |
Iliff School of Theology is a graduate theological school adjoining the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
An average of 300-350 students attend the school each year [2] in the following degree programs:
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Master of Arts in Pastoral and Spiritual Care (M.A.P.S.C.)
- Master of Arts in Social Change (M.A.S.C)
- Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)
- Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the University of Denver can be combined with the M.Div., M.A.P.S.C., M.A.S.C., and M.T.S. degrees.
- Ph.D. in Religious and Theological Studies (offered jointly with the University of Denver).
The school also offers graduate certificates in the following areas:
- Anglican Studies
- Biblical Studies
- General Theological Studies
- Pastoral & Spiritual Care
- Religion & Social Change
- United Methodist Studies
- Women & Religion
Iliff is one of thirteen United Methodist Church seminaries in the United States. It also has close connections with the United Church of Christ, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, the Unitarian Universalist Association, the Episcopal Church, the Presbyterian Church, the Metropolitan Community Church, and others. Iliff’s student body represents more than forty faith traditions.[3]
The school library contains the largest theological collection in the Rocky Mountain area with approximately 205,800 volumes, 60,600 microforms, and over 900 current periodical and serial subscriptions.[4]
Iliff School of Theology is accredited by Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools-Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
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[edit] History
Iliff was originally founded in 1889 by as a seminary and school of religious studies of the University of Denver.[5] In 1892, it was named the Iliff School of Theology after John Wesley Iliff (1831–1878)[6] who had wanted to establish a school for training ministers in the territory of Colorado. After he died, his wife Elizabeth Iliff Warren and her second husband, Bishop Henry White Warren, succeeded in starting the Iliff School of Theology.[7] The cornerstone of Iliff Hall was laid on June 8, 1892 and construction was completed in 1893.[8] While the construction was taking place, the first classes began on September 23, 1892.[9]
In the summer of 1900, Iliff closed for various financial and organizational reasons.[10] On August 27, 1903, Iliff School of Theology was incorporated as an independent institution, separate from the University of Denver.[11] It reopened on September 10, 1910 as a freestanding school of theology and Methodist seminary.[12]
In September, 1981, Iliff and the University of Denver inaugurated a joint Ph.D. program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Religious and Theological Studies.[13]
Iliff has hosted a number of important leaders for special events, including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, the Little Rock Nine, and others. From February 24–27, 2008, Iliff honored the Little Rock Nine in a series of events called "A Celebration of Courage."[14][15][16]
In 2011, Iliff established "The Courage Award." The [1] is given out as a means "to acknowledge and celebrate individuals or organizations whose courage, persistence, and determination has changed an unjust situation in the world." The first slated recipient of this award is Judy Shepard for her work in telling the story of her son, Matthew Shepard, who was murdered in an anti-gay hate crime. Mrs. Shepard has since dedicated her life to replacing hate with understanding, compassion and acceptance through education and advocacy.
[edit] Presidents
Presidents of the Iliff School of Theology have included:[17]
- 1910-1915, Harris Franklin Rall
- 1916-1920, James Albert Beebe
- 1921-1924, Edwin Wesley Dunlavy
- 1925-1932, Elmer Guy Cutshall
- 1934-1942, Charles Edwin Schofield
- 1942-1946, Harry T. Morris
- 1947-1952, Edward Randolph Bartlett
- 1953-1961, Harold Ford Carr
- 1962-1969, Lowell Benjamin Swan
- 1969-1981, Smith Jameson Jones, Jr.
- 1981-2000, Donald E. Messer
- 2000-2004, David Maldonado, Jr.
- 2004-2006, J. Philip Wogaman
- 2006–Present, David G. Trickett
[edit] Notable faculty
- Miguel A. De La Torre, Professor of Social Ethics
- George Tinker, Clifford Baldridge Professor of American Indian Cultures and Religious Traditions
[edit] Faculty emeriti
- Vincent Harding, Professor Emeritus of Religion and Social Transformation, 1981–2004
- Dennis MacDonald, Theology and Biblical Studies, 1980-1998.
- Donald E. Messer, Henry White Warren Professor of Practical Theology, 1981–2000
[edit] Notable alumni
- Daniel A. Arnold, Professor of the Philosophy of Religion at the Divinity School of the University of Chicago.
- Terrance Carroll, Speaker, Colorado House of Representatives.
- Charles S. Milligan, (Th.M.) Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at Iliff School of Theology
- Otis Moss III, Pastor of Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ.
- Andrew S. Park, Korean American Methodist theologian who teaches at United Theological Seminary in Trotwood, Ohio.
- Mary Ann Swenson, American bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992.
- Carol Voisin, member of the faculty at Southern Oregon University.
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ University of Denver (August 1, 2008). "University of Denver - The Look of Campus". http://www.du.edu/experience/life/look-of-campus/. Retrieved 2008-08-01.
- ^ Iliff Statistics (November 21, 2008)."About Iliff". http://www.iliff.edu/academics/about.php/. Retrieved 2008-11-21.[dead link]
- ^ Iliff Information(November 21, 2008)."Iliff Denominations". Archived from the original on 2008-06-17. http://web.archive.org/web/20080617122104/http://www.iliff.edu/academics/denominations/index.php. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ Ira J. Taylor Library (November 21, 2008)."Library Facilities". http://www.iliff.edu/research/facilities.php. Retrieved 2008-11-21.[dead link]
- ^ Templin, J. Alton (1992). An Intellectual History of the Iliff School of Theology, 1992 Edition, Colorado: Iliff School of Theology.
- ^ Rocky Mountain News(March 1, 2008)."John Wesley Iliff Crafted Kingdom From Cattle". http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/mar/01/noel-iliff-crafted-kingdom-from-cattle/. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ Ira J. Taylor Library Archives (November 21, 2008)."Bishop Henry White Warren". http://www.iliff.edu/research/archives/warren/bio.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ Ira J. Taylor Library Archives (December 3, 2008)."Bishop Henry W. Warren Chronology". http://www.iliff.edu/research/archives/warren/index.htm. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
- ^ Templin, J. Alton (1992). An Intellectual History of the Iliff School of Theology, 1992 Edition, Colorado: Iliff School of Theology.
- ^ Templin, J. Alton (1992). An Intellectual History of the Iliff School of Theology, 1992 Edition, Colorado: Iliff School of Theology.
- ^ Ira J. Taylor Library Archives (December 3, 2008)."Bishop Henry W. Warren Chronology". http://www.iliff.edu/research/archives/warren/index.htm. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
- ^ Ira J. Taylor Library Archives (November 21, 2008)."Brief History of Iliff". http://www.iliff.edu/research/archives/presidents/index.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ Iliff and DU Joint Ph.D. Program (December 3, 2008)."The Joint Ph.D Program". http://www.du.edu/duiliffjoint/. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
- ^ Rocky Mountain News (February 25, 2008)."Little Rock Nine Reunite for Iliff Events Honoring Their Historic Courage". http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/feb/25/little-rock-nine-reunite-for-iliff-events-their/. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ The Denver Post (February 23, 2008).Sherry, Allison (February 24, 2008). "In A Class By Itself". Denver Post. http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_8347677. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ The Denver Post (February 18, 2008)."Fifty Years After Little Rock". Denver Post. February 18, 2008. http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_8290507. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ Ira J. Taylor Library Archives (November 21, 2008)."List of Iliff Presidents". http://www.iliff.edu/research/archives/presidents/bio.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
