Academic Catalog

The Leadership Institute for Growth, Healing, and Transformation (LIGHT) at Meadville Lombard Theological School equips values-driven individuals as well as ordained and lay progressive religious leaders with the skills for personal and social transformation.

Rooted in our heritage as Unitarian Universalists, the Institute:

• Centers personal and communal growth and healing, supports the dismantling of oppressive systems, and the transformation of society, and enriches theological imagination through non-degree bearing lifelong learning, including certificates, short courses, trainings, and workshops on a broad range of topics.
• Equips lay and ordained religious leaders with the practical know-how and know-what for life-giving ministry.
• Designs transformative educational experiences for vocational and spiritual growth using a lens of justice, inclusion, and belonging.
• Builds a strong community of lifelong learners who share the same commitments

LIGHT continuing education programming is available to Meadville Lombard current students and alums, and will be listed on a separate LIGHT transcript. LIGHT programming is not credit-bearing coursework.