Purpose and
Vision Statement
Purpose and
Vision Statement
PURPOSE & VISION
Iliff is a graduate school that cultivates compassion and justice through courageous imagination.
Iliffians are activists, leaders, and innovators in diverse religious, secular, and academic communities.
Iliff’s purpose and vision is lived out in degree offerings, initiatives, and labs serving specific users and their needs. These are articulated in the following purposes:
Degree and Initiative Purposes
Masters Degrees - MA and MDiv
Iliff offers two distinct Master’s degree programs: the Master of Arts (MA) and the Master of Divinity (MDiv). Both programs reflect Iliff’s commitment to innovative education, social justice, and transformative leadership. A strength of Iliff’s degree programs is that students can choose their own pace, taking courses full-time or spreading them out to fit their schedule.
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program is designed for experienced professionals seeking to enhance their leadership and research skills to address contemporary challenges. Through a flexible hybrid model that combines online learning with on-campus intensives, the DMin equips students with advanced research methodologies and practical skills, culminating in a final project that applies new insights to real-world contexts.
Joint Doctoral Program (JDP)
The Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) is a rigorous interdisciplinary PhD program that leverages the combined strengths of Iliff and the University of Denver. It offers a collaborative, residential experience with coursework in theory, pedagogy, lived religion, and more, preparing students for careers in academia, research, and beyond. For complete details for the JDP, click here.
Institute for Religion, Politics, and Culture
The Institute for Religion, Politics, & Culture is a resource for change-makers. We are a combination of a think tank, an academic institution, and an advocacy partner. We offer resources through intentional research, consulting partnerships, educational opportunities, and creative content.
AI TRUST
AI TRUST is part of the Iliff School of Theology, which has prioritized research, critical thought, and social justice for more than 130 years. AI TRUST brings a long history of wisdom and innovation to the complex problems of today’s world.
Reach out to Ted Vial or Jeni Rinner at trust@iliff.edu for more information.