Who We Are
The Indigenous Theological Circle (ITC) is an ecumenical hub that facilitates the training and mentorship of skillful leaders, ministers, and academic scholars. The dual mission of the Circle is to empower and resource Indigenous mainline congregations to flourish and support indigenizing theological studies.
Where We Came From
The Indigenous Theological Circle (ITC) is the culmination of years of ministers, teachers, and communities serving faithfully in Indigenous congregations and theological education, recognizing that we can do so much more together than separated by our institutional silos.
Through listening sessions and meetings with ecumenical elders, ministers, teachers, and students, a vision developed for how to collaboratively advance Indigenous theological education to meet the needs of Indigenous congregations. With the support of a Large-Scale Collaboration Grant from the Lilly Foundation awarded to Bexley Seabury Seminary, the ITC was established.
What Are We Building?
The Indigenous Theological Circle (ITC), housed in Bexley Seabury Seminary, supports partners across mainline denominations that are dedicated to strengthening Indigenous congregations and theological studies. At the heart of all its activities is building and maintaining ecumenical relationships of trust that are foundational for developing innovative strategies for training and walking alongside Indigenous ministers and scholars.
Programs Include: