Phillips Theological Seminary

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Phillips Theological Seminary is a private graduate seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and focuses on training religious leaders and scholars.

History in brief
- The school began in 1906 as part of Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma, originally called the College of the Bible of Phillips University.
- It later became the Graduate Seminary of Phillips University, then Phillips Graduate Seminary.
- The seminary was accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in 1951.
- Distance classes started in Tulsa in 1986, using facilities at local churches and the University of Tulsa.
- In 1987, it became independent of Phillips University and operated as Phillips Graduate Seminary.
- In 1995 the board renamed it Phillips Theological Seminary.
- In 1997 it moved to its current Tulsa campus.
- The QuikTrip Corporation donated its former headquarters, which were renovated and opened for classes in 2003.
- Comprehensive distance education was approved in 2009.
- Phillips University filed for bankruptcy in 1998 and closed, but Phillips Theological Seminary keeps transcripts for Phillips University alumni.

Academic programs
- Degrees: Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theological Studies (MTS), Master of Arts (MA) in Social Justice, Master of Arts in Ministry & Culture, and Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.).
- The seminary also offers certificates and graduate diplomas.
- It trains pastors for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and also serves ministers from other denominations, including Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Presbyterian Church (USA), Cumberland Presbyterian Church, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, and the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Fast facts
- Endowment: about US$21.6 million
- President: Rev. F. Douglas Powe Jr., PhD
- Faculty: 14 full-time (total staff around 33)
- Students: about 167 (in 2021)
- Location: 901 N. Mingo Rd., Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Website: ptstulsa.edu/Home
- Motto: Cultivating Vital Communities, Vital Conversations, and the Public Good

Phillips Theological Seminary remains a private, urban campus-based institution that provides theological education and leadership training for diverse faith communities.