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Memphis College of Urban and Theological Studies

Dean

Greg Hollifield (2019). Interim Co-Dean and Associate Dean for Admissions and Registration. B.A., Southeastern Free Will Baptist College; M.A., Pensacola Christian College; M.Div. and Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.

DiAnne Malone (2019). Interim Co-Dean, Associate Dean for Student and Faculty Services, and Associate Professor. B.A., University of Louisiana at Monroe; M.A. and M.F.A., University of Memphis.

Faculty

Brian Carmichael (2021). Director for the Kern Program and Assistant Professor. B.S., Union University; M.Div. and Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.

Mark Morris (2019). Director for the Entrepreneurial Leadership and Non-Profit Leadership Programs and Assistant Professor. B.A., Arkansas State University; M.Div., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min. and Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Reginald Taylor (2021). Director for the Urban Theological Studies Program and Assistant Professor. A.S., Shelby State Community College; B.S., Crichton College; M.C.S., Union University; M.Div., Capital Seminary and Graduate School; Th.M., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Candidate, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Cicely Wilson (2020). Director for General Studies and Faculty Development and Associate Professor. B.A., Philander Smith College; M.A., Kansas State University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Memphis.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Memphis College of Urban and Theological Studies is to provide affordable, accessible, and accredited theological education and career-oriented degrees for those living and serving in an urban context in order to transform Memphis and the Mid-South for the kingdom of Christ.

Degrees Offered

  • Associate in General Studies (with concentrations in Applied Psychology, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Non-Profit Leadership, and Urban Theological Studies)
  • Bachelor in Applied Psychology
  • Bachelor in Entrepreneurial Leadership
  • Bachelor in Non-Profit Leadership
  • Bachelor in Urban Theological Studies

Curriculum

MCUTS at Union University offers bachelor, associate, and certificate programs for working adults or high school graduates who need a flexible class schedule (each class meets only one night a week) in a Christian environment that is supportive of students' future goals. MCUTS offers open access programs, which means that students qualify for admission if they have a GED or high school diploma.

Program Admission

All applicants must meet, or complete, the following requirements:

  1. High school transcript or equivalent (GED/Hiset) if less than 24 college transfer credits from a regionally accredited institution.
  2. Union University MCUTS application

Financial Information

Tuition—Associates $350/hour
Tuition—Bachelors $485/hour
General Student Fee $200