The Becoming Project represents the overarching vision of Columbia Theological Seminary to become a more faithful, just, and equitable community. In 2020, constituents of CTS met in caucus groups to provide input on their experience and perceptions. In October, the Transformative Community Conference was held to bring the community together to focus on that input and envision new ways of being together.

Columbia Seminary is working toward the goals of “becoming Columbia” in multiple ways. One strategy is the partnership of the CTS Ombuds Program and the Implementation Task Force. The Ombuds Program focuses on nurturing skills for authentic intercultural listening and living. The Implementation Task Force will be proposing actions for institutional transformation at CTS. These proposals will be presented to the Taskforce Sponsors for consideration and discussion with the Board of Trustees.

ITF Participants - Roles and Responsibilities - read more here.