Why choose Iliff

Iliff is a community of multi-belonging

At Iliff, we honor spiritual traditions that recognize the inherent dignity of all people. The diverse identities of our students, faculty and staff enrich the classroom and broaden the scope of our scholarship. Students from a range of religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds thrive at Iliff, working across lines of difference to advocate freedom.

We are a community of many stories, united by our abiding desire to build a more just future.

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Embodied Spirituality

Preparing learners to understand and assess the spiritual dimensions of life in its many embodied forms.

Social Justice and Ethics

Engaging learners in a complex interdisciplinary analysis of historical and contemporary social justice struggles and movements.

Religion, Trauma, and Healing

Engaging interdisciplinary perspectives on experiences of individual, communal, generational, and historical trauma.
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Professional Ministries in Context

Helping people enhance and develop inclusive and justice-oriented ministries in the 21st century responsive to particular contexts and communities. Ideal for students pursuing ordination.

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Iliff’s New Curriculum Sets the Stage for Justice and Healing

Iliff’s New Curriculum Sets the Stage for Justice and Healing

As we look ahead to Fall 2025, Iliff School of Theology is excited to unveil a redesigned curriculum that builds on our commitment to justice, resilience, and advocating freedom.

Our new Master of Arts (MA) and reenvisioned Master of Divinity (MDiv) programs are designed to meet the demands of today’s ever-changing world, equipping students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for leadership and transformative action.

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Holiday Hymn Sing | Dec. 13

Holiday Hymn Sing | Dec. 13

Join us for a heartwarming evening of hymns, accompanied by the majestic sound of the Iliff Chapel organ. Gather with friends and family to experience the spirit of the season. This free event is open to all ages. Bring your loved ones and let the music fill your heart with joy.

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Advocating freedom means empowering individuals, communities and businesses to pursue equity through innovative thinking.