Meet our 12th President

Rev. Dr. Maisha I. Handy has been named the 12th president of McCormick Theological Seminary, assuming her new position as the school’s first African American president and second female leader on September 3rd.

Dr. Handy, a Chicago native and recognized & accomplished theologian, administrator, and educator, joins MTS following a 24-year career at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Ga., where she most recently served as interim president and professor of religion and education of the historic institution.

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McCormick Theological Seminary is one of 10 schools related to the Presbyterian Church (USA) and is an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The seminary, located among the Hyde Park cluster of theological schools, including the University of Chicago, is affiliated with the Association of Chicago Theological Schools (ACTS).

A progressive leader in the Reformed tradition, McCormick provides a transformative educational experience, ignited by the call for justice, that: expands prophetic imagination grounded in real world practice; inspires passionate advocates who accompany those on the margins; and empowers generations of leaders to serve the church and society with integrity, love and hope. McCormick is where God calls you to grow and lead beyond traditional limits through academic rigor, theological reflection, and liberating experiences.