Openness to progressive ideas is Auburn's hallmark. Innovative continuing education programs meet the needs of an ever-widening audience that includes ordained and lay religious leaders, men and women in business, the arts, health care, social services, education and family life. Programs offer participants the opportunity to explore how religious faith relates to daily life and to become part of a working theological community. They address specific topics in the areas of Bible, theology and ethics, congregational life, ecumenical and multifaith issues, and ministry and mission in a global context. Through these programs, Auburn reaches beyond traditional seminary education and develops practical solutions to challenges facing religious communities and the world.
Limited enrollment helps to ensure an optimum learning environment.
Programs that take place on the campus are part of the Joint Resident Program of Union and Auburn Seminaries that has been in existence for more than forty years. Union faculty regularly give leadership in the different workshops and seminars. One of Auburn's responsibilities is to oversee the planning and development of continuing theological education for both institutions. Auburn's Core Teaching staff meets on a regular basis to study and reflect together on current issues facing the religious community and contemporary society. These persons help to give direction to our educational work and teach regularly in the joint resident program in continuing theological education with Union Theological Seminary .