Equipping Leaders for Compassion, Justice, and Belonging.
Claremont School of Theology (CST) is a graduate school that stands at the intersection of academic rigor, faithful practice, and social transformation. For nearly 140 years, CST has formed leaders who embody compassion, justice, and belonging—leading congregations, nonprofits, classrooms, and movements worldwide.
What We Stand For
CST equips bold, justice-minded leaders who serve churches, nonprofits, classrooms, and movements around the world. Our core values—Compassion, Justice, and Belonging—shape curriculum, community life, and public witness. United Methodist in heritage and intentionally interreligious, CST engages diverse traditions to address pressing global needs.
History & Renewal
Founded in 1885, CST has pioneered process, liberation, feminist/womanist, and interfaith theologies. In 2024, CST relocated from Claremont to Los Angeles, reducing debt and investing in digital and in-person intensive technologies.
Growing Student Body
While many seminaries are shrinking, CST is experiencing steady enrollment growth, a clear sign of the rising demand for justice-focused and inclusive theological education.
Global Reach
CST’s impact extends across the world—especially Korea, where CST has partnered with several universities. Doctoral programs and leadership in Korea continue to expand, creating international alumni networks of faith leaders.
Student Impact
Graduates lead in areas of immigration justice, climate resilience, anti-racism, gender equity, trauma care, and interreligious peacebuilding—integrating deep scholarship with real-world practice.
Innovative Learning
Through in-person intensive and online learning, CST connects in-room and remote learners worldwide. This model expands access for those balancing ministry, family, and work, while preserving the richness of graduate-level dialogue.
Distinctive Difference
- Interreligious by design, United Methodist in heritage
- Strategic LA location in one of the world’s most diverse cities
- Global partnerships and alumni networks on multiple continents

Contact Us
CST Main Line 909.447.2500
Office of the President
president@cst.edu
Office of Admission
admission@cst.edu
Alumni/ae Office
alumni@cst.edu
Office of Registrar
cstregistrar@cst.edu
Office of Development
giving@cst.edu
Media & Public Relations
publicrelations@cst.edu
Library
library@cst.edu
Location
10497 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Main Number: 909.447.2500