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New Faculty Announcement
Iliff School of Theology is pleased to welcome two new faculty members to our team. Rev. Candice NunnTelfort and George Schmidt. Both will start on June 1, 2026.
Religion and the Arts in Italy Trip
Are you interest in a Religion and the Arts in Italy Trip?
Where are they now: Death Care Collective
One of the most creative parts of the work of the Foundations of Death Care training program is helping the students find a place to begin to put what they are learning, experiencing and anticipating into practice.
A Reflection on the Memorial Gathering
On October 24, 2025, the Iliff School of Theology hosted a Memorial Site Ground Blessing Ceremony led by Lenape Elders from across the U.S. and Canada that gathered guests from the Denver community and nearby Native American Reservations.
Evergreen High School: Statement from President Butler
Our hearts, once again, have been torn due to another act of violence perpetrated by a teenager who expressed his rage outwardly against classmates and inwardly against himself. The action of Desmond Holly at Evergreen High School has been wrapped in the language of “radicalization” and “extremism” while increasingly being interpreted through the lens of the 1999 Columbine High School Massacre.
Statement from President Butler – August 2025
This is a briefing on the work to date related to Iliff’s atoning and reconciling activities among our Native American/Indian relatives.
Statement from President Butler
Juneteenth, a combination of June and the 19th day of the month, commemorates and celebrates the end of the War Between the States and the total emancipation of enslaved Africans in America.
Congratulations to Iliff’s 2025 Grads!
Over 300 people joined us in person and online to celebrate our 2025 Iliff Graduates! There were tears, laughs, and lots of cheering as our graduates officially became alumni/ae!
Statement from President Butler
Juneteenth, a combination of June and the 19th day of the month, commemorates and celebrates the end of the War Between the States and the total emancipation of enslaved Africans in America.
Statement from President Butler
The Iliff School of Theology, as always, celebrates the LGBTQIA+ Love Feast, otherwise known as Pride Month! Not only are our students LGBTQIA+, members of our employed community are also LGBTQIA+, nonbinary, and allies.
Iliff Welcomes New Associate Dean of Students: Rev. Dr. Diane Bogues
Iliff School of Theology is pleased to welcome Rev. Dr. Diane Bogues as the new Associate Dean of Students, starting on July 1, 2025. Rev. Dr. Bogues brings extensive experience in theological education as a former Director Admissions and Financial Aid…
Shining a Light: Why Denver’s LGBTQ+ Stories Matter at Iliff
For Iliff, right here in Denver, getting to know the history of our city’s LGBTQ+ community isn’t just a side note – it’s key to our whole idea of fairness and freedom. If we ignore this history, we’re missing out on the real lives of people around us.
Iliff School of Theology Selected to Participate in Inaugural Belonging Colorado Cohort
Iliff School of Theology is proud to announce its selection to participate in the inaugural Belonging Colorado Cohort, a new initiative aimed at fostering inclusivity and resilience across the state.
Pulpit+ Exchange “Religion in Diaspora: Africa-Inspired Religious Traditions in Cuba” with Dr. Shanti Zaid
Join us for a conversation on “Religion in Diaspora: Africa-Inspired Religious Traditions in Cuba.” Dr. Shanti explores religion produced in diaspora and offers an overview of two Africa-inspired religious traditions of Cuba.
Sacred Earth, Sacred Action Conference – COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
The SESA conference was such a pleasure for me. There were several highlights, but I was completely won over by Timothy Beal and Nadia Bolz-Weber’s conversation around finitude. Camille Dungy was also inspiring. I am planning to plant some milkweed this summer!