Chicago Theological Seminary is on the Move!
May 15, 2008 By Development
From Don Clark, Chairperson of the Board
Dear Friends,
Chicago Theological Seminary is on the move.
For only the second time in our 153-year history, we are moving to a new campus. Our new facility, to be completed in 2012, will be located at the southeast corner of Dorchester and 60th Street, ensuring continuity for our cherished relationships within the Hyde Park and Woodlawn community.
Naturally, we have a tremendous sense of history at our current campus, and we approach this change with a mix of emotions. But we are confident of our purpose: to plant seeds of growth in an ideal setting where we can translate that history into fresh vitality.
Our new building, overlooking the Midway Plaisance, will have a “green” design, helping us fulfill the good stewardship of the Earth entrusted to us. The four-story, 75,000-square-foot building will feature a welcoming chapel and meeting space for worship and gatherings, as well as classrooms, offices and room for future expansion.
This mutually beneficial transaction reflects the creativity and cooperation of two longtime institutional neighbors. The University of Chicago will purchase our existing buildings, construct and furnish our new facilities according to our plans, and give us access to greatly appreciated student housing.
Much prayerful consideration went into this process, along with leadership by Susan Thistlethwaite and tireless efforts by our negotiating team. Faculty, staff, alumni, students, and trustees past and present all played an important part in planning. In particular, the Rev. Verlee Copeland, first vice chair of our board, brought a pastoral perspective and experience with a major building program at her church in west suburban Hinsdale. Together, their contributions, as well as the support of the Hyde Park community and Woodlawn Organization leadership, are greatly appreciated.
With our new home in planning and our new president, Alice Hunt, joining us this fall, these are exciting times for Chicago Theological Seminary. As we meet the challenges ahead, let us take this opportunity to celebrate the promise of growth as we pursue our mission with renewed vigor and vision.
For more information about the upcoming move, please visit here.
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July 14th, 2009 at 2:28 am
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December 31st, 2009 at 6:45 am
I considered attending CTS, until they sold their old building, which is going to house the Milton Friedman Institute. It all sounds like a cruel parody. A first-rate UCC seminary selling its beautiful, historic building to be used for some Friedman institute. Principles should matter, even in executive decisionmaking. I hope they enjoy their new “green” building, ’cause I sure as heck won’t be there to experience it.