TIER Summer Courses

Graduate Theological Education for Everyday People Iliff School of Theology has offered graduate level education for more than 125 years through a range of degree programs. Now, through TIER, Iliff is […]

“We Advocate Freedom!” Teach-In Series // Session 2

Iliff School of Theology 2323 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Session 2: Why does this feel so complicated?: Protests, Cease-fire, and Two-States

During the Spring of 2024, numerous college and university campuses became hubs of protest, with various calls for freedom and justice for Palestine. Demonstrators urged for economic pressure on Israel and a statement calling for a ceasefire. This session aims to foster discussion on the political dynamics of Israel-Palestine by exploring the diverse histories, theologies, and experiences that influence positions. As a community of learners, we will engage with experts in political history and strategy to examine a spectrum of dynamics associated with protests, ceasefire, and the two-states proposal.

Renewal History and Memory // The Future of AI

Session Description Artificial intelligence has already changed our lives in innumerable ways. From detecting wildfires to providing language translation to making classroom learning more effective, AI has become integral to […]

Everding Lecture: Reclaiming the Jewishness of Jesus

Iliff School of Theology 2323 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Join Iliff School of Theology and St. John’s Cathedral Denver for the 2024 Everding Lectureship featuring Adam Gregerman, Ph.D., Professor of Jewish Studies, Dept. of Theology and Religious Studies & Associate Director, Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations, Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.

“We Advocate Freedom!” Teach-In Series // Session 3

Iliff School of Theology 2323 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Chaplains are interfaith/interreligious leaders who work to support human dignity and advocate spiritual integrity within institutional and community settings. This session will bring together spiritual leaders and chaplains to discuss the challenges of navigating entrenched, complicated issues that provoke individual and collective disintegration. The conversation will invite reflections on topics like the spirituality of violence and the spirituality of resistance. With commitments to ending isolation while being sensitive to the dynamics of moral injury, chaplains mediate across religious differences and advocate commonality.

Pulpit+ Exchange: Introducing Africana Pastoral Theology

Iliff School of Theology 2323 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

September 2024 // "Introducing Africana Pastoral Theology" with Rev. Dr. Lee H. Butler, Jr. About the Evening's Lecture This lecture will introduce a new field approach called Africana pastoral theology.  […]

2024 Fall Gathering Days

Gathering Days is a quarterly event where all Iliff students come together on campus for a week of intensive, in-person classes. It’s a fantastic chance to finally meet face-to-face with […]

“We Advocate Freedom!” Teach-In Series // Session 4

Iliff School of Theology 2323 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Session 4: UMC Social Principles and the Impact of Socially Responsible Investments. This session has been developed in direct response to student questions regarding where and how Iliff invests its resources. Guest speakers will review the fundamentals of endowments, investing, and social responsibility.

Renewal: Looking into The Future // The Future of Democracy

As we get closer to November and the 2024 Presidential election, many questions weigh on the minds of communities in the United States. Who will be leading our country in a matter of months? What changes will happen, and who will be most affected? What is our democracy going to look like after this election, or a year from now, or a decade from now?

The Rise in Christian Nationalism

Iliff School of Theology 2323 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Join us for an interfaith, in-depth analysis of how Christian nationalism has evolved and its implications on our world, led by Interfaith Alliance national CEO, Rev. Paul Raushenbush, with an introduction from Interfaith Alliance of Colorado CEO, Shara Smith.

Showing Up & Showing Out

Iliff School of Theology 2323 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Showing Up & Building Out! A night of student stories and action to build inclusive leadership in local politicsBe inspired. Gain fresh perspectives, motivation, and a renewed sense of purpose […]