Mission
An ecumenical and interfaith institution, Claremont School of Theology seeks to instill students with the ethical integrity, religious intelligence, and intercultural understanding necessary to become effective in thought and action as spiritual leaders in the increasingly diverse, multi-faith world of the 21st century.

Vision
In addition to being a leading school of theology training exemplary ministers for service to their specific religious organizations, Claremont has a vision of being a leading theological university where scholars and practitioners of the world's religions can come together, learning and practicing how to treat others as they would like to be treated. This will enable religious organizations, leaders, and individuals, regardless of their matters of perspective on faith, to work collectively to bring about harmony and understanding at all levels - individual, organizational, and governmental.

Values
With a free and liberating spirit, Claremont nurtures a diverse international community that passionately pursues intellectual rigor, vocational formation, and responsible social engagement. We commit ourselves to think deeply, act ethically, embrace diversity, work for justice and peace, and care for the earth, its people, and its resources so that all life may flourish.

[Adopted March 8, 2008]

Claremont School of Theology is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges; and is listed by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church as one of the 13 United Methodist seminaries. The procedures for accreditation review are available in the Library.

Read a statement from President Campbell about the School's continued accreditation. (March 2008)

Formally affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Claremont School of Theology is multi-denominational in relationship and ecumenical in spirit. Close working relationships with the Disciples Seminary Foundation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and the Episcopal Theological School at Claremont are important affiliations. All are located on campus or closely adjacent. Ecumenical and interfaith character is demonstrated by the rich diversity of its faculty and student body, representing nearly 50 denominations.

Claremont School of Theology has long been connected to Claremont Graduate University. After many years of informal association, the School entered into a formal relationship with the University in 1996. Faculty from both schools jointly make up Claremont Graduate University's School of Religion. A number of the faculty hold joint appointments at both Claremont School of Theology and Claremont Graduate University. The School's library is coordinated with all the libraries of The Claremont Colleges. A cultural events calendar is shared. Joint academic research endeavors are carried on through the Institute for Antiquity and Christianity and other departments of Claremont Graduate University.