Commencement 2025

The Trustees and Faculty of Christian Theological Seminary will host a formal Commencement Ceremony to present Candidates for Degrees and graduate the 2025 Spring Class on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Please note: the Commencement Ceremony is a ticketed event by invite only, but Baccalaureate Chapel is open to all in person at Sweeney Chapel and by livestream on Friday, May 16 at 3:00pm Eastern.

Honorees

This year, CTS will be conferring honorary degrees to recognize Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale, Mr. Mark A. Miller, and Rev. Rob Fuquay. The Presidential Award of Excellence will be presented to Mr. Donald E. Knebel, Esq.

Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale will receive an honorary Doctor of Divinity and will provide the Commencement address.

Mr. Mark A. Miller will receive an honorary Doctor of Divinity and provide the Baccalaureate homily.

Rev. Rob Fuquay will receive an honorary Doctor of Divinity.

CTS is proud to honor longtime supporter and current trustee Donald E. Knebel, Esq. with the 2025 Presidential Award of Excellence. This award is presented to an alumnus or friend of the Seminary whose life and accomplishments have earned the respect of their industry, profession, or community.