Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Former name
Presbyterian Theological Seminary,
Danville Theological Seminary
Motto
Lampades Multae, Una Lux
Motto in English
Many Lamps, One Light
TypePrivate seminary
Established1853; 171 years ago (1853)
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian Church
Academic affiliation
Kentuckiana Metroversity
PresidentAndrew Pomerville
Location,
U.S.

38°14′15″N 85°41′06″W / 38.2375°N 85.6850°W / 38.2375; -85.6850
Campus38 acres (15 ha)
Colors   Blue and white
Websitelpts.edu

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, also referred to as Louisville Seminary, is a seminary affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and located in Louisville, Kentucky. It is one of ten PC (USA) seminaries and it identifies as an ecumenical seminary, with recent student enrollment representing many faith traditions.[citation needed]

Though now located in Louisville, it was founded in 1853 in Danville, Kentucky (the site is now Centre College) and was known as the Danville Theological Seminary. Though it thrived in its early years, the Civil War took a great toll and by 1870 there were only six students enrolled, and as few as one professor at times, requiring classes to be taught by the faculty of Centre College.

The seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), and the Association of Theological Schools.[1][2] The seminary is located on land adjacent to the Cherokee-Seneca Parks.The central quad includes Nelson Hall (which houses the Counseling Center), Caldwell Chapel, the library, and a student building. The Gardencourt Mansion and its adjacent carriage house are contained within the Seminary. The Seminary offers multiple degree programs including Doctor of Ministry, Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Masters of Arts in Religion, and Masters of Divinity.

  1. ^ "Institutions". SACSCOC. Archived from the original on 2020-09-01. Retrieved 2020-09-24.
  2. ^ "Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary | The Association of Theological Schools". www.ats.edu. Archived from the original on 2020-09-26. Retrieved 2020-09-24.