Unification Theological Seminary
New York, NY4 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
212-563-6647
Unification Theological Seminary (UTS) is a private, coeducational seminary affiliated with the Unification Church and located in Barrytown, New York. It was founded in 1975 by the Reverend Sun Myung Moon, the founder of the Unification Church, and has an enrollment of about 200 students. The seminary offers Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Ministry degrees.
UTS is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It is also a member of the International Association for Religious Freedom and the National Association of Evangelicals.
The seminary's stated purpose is "to train ministers and other religious professionals for leadership roles in the Unification Church and other religious organizations, and to provide academic and theological resources for the study of religion." The seminary's curriculum is based on the teachings of the Unification Church, which emphasize the unity of science and religion, the spiritual nature of humanity, and the need for individuals to grow spiritually through service to others.
In addition to its academic programs, UTS also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including a student newspaper, an annual campus-wide festival, and opportunities for students to participate in service projects and international travel.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 130
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.uts.edu/
Financial Aid: https://uts.edu/admissions/financial-aid