A joyful welcome to the world of theological education, which includes over a dozen member schools and institutions of the Washington Theological Consortium. For decades the Consortium has made possible the cooperative learning, library sharing, and student events that encourage ecumenical education as part of your seminary or graduate studies journey. See what opportunities are available to you, including a recent video (above) of preaching students in a spirited annual event called “Sermon Slam.” | Learn more.
New and Prospective Students
Born out of the ecumenical visions of Vatican II, the World and National Council of Churches, and renewed by the interdenominational work of Christian Churches United, the Washington Theological Consortium…
MoreCross Registration Procedures
Consortium students in a Master’s Program may cross-register into any Consortium School during Fall and Spring terms, provided the course title is listed here.
Students from schools with January and Summer terms (Byzantine,…
Library Borrowing
In the Consortium, students and faculty have borrowing privileges at 11 different theological libraries across the Metro region and in Gettysburg, Philadelphia and Richmond. the collection offers over 2.5…
MoreConsortium Certificates
The following Certificates allow concentrated study in areas of ecumenism or interreligious dialogue, and they equip students for specialized ministry or service in these areas. Certificates are now available in…
MoreEmerging Religious Leaders Courses
The future of our religious communities depends upon clergy who will be able to provide leadership in a religiously plural world. To advance this goal, the Washington Theological Consortium, its…
MoreStudent Events
Students play a vital role in many Consortium activities and our Student Board helps organize events that provide opportunities for students across schools to interact spiritually and socially on a…
MoreAcademic Calendar
While many Consortium members follow a similar academic calendar, some vary in their semester start and end dates and their vacations/breaks. Others offer special terms in the Winter or Summer…
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