As the largest Roman Catholic Graduate School of Theology and Ministry in the United States with accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), CTU offers the assurance of the highest standards of theological preparation and formation. Through our Summer Institute’s short courses you can deepen your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and broaden your perspective while studying with our renowned faculty in CTU’s state-of-the-art Academic and Conference Center.

Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Ministry
M.A., Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University

Adjunct Faculty
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Scripture and Spirituality, Graduate Theological Foundation, M.A. equivalent in Theology, St. Norbert College, B.A. Religious Studies, Cleveland State University

Adjunct Faculty
Ph.D. in Philosophy, DePaul University

Bob Vallier received his Ph.D. in Philosophy in 2001 from DePaul University, where he also served as the Assistant Director of the Honors Program from 2004-2010.   He teaches at DePaul University, and his area of specialization is Continental Philosophy with a focus on the post-war French thought.  He also teaches courses in philosophy of art, and on issues of socio-political philosophy.

Adjunct Faculty
Ph.D., M.A., Indiana University, B.S. MIT

Dr. Neal Grossman has recently retired after 40 years of teaching Philosophy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He earned his B.S. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his M.A. and Ph.D. in the History and Philosophy of Science from Indiana University.

Adjunct Faculty
Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union; S.T.L., Jesuit School of Theology, M.Div., Western School of Theology

Adjunct Faculty
Ph.D. Candidate, Chicago Theological Seminary

Angela N. Parker, M.T.S. is a third year Ph.D. student at Chicago Theological Seminary.  She is also a noted community leader in Hyde Park through her instruction at the Jewish Community Center’s Silver Sneakers program.  Moreover, as an ordained minister in the Baptist Church, Angela brings many years of biblical studies to Catholic Theological Union. 

Adjunct Faculty
Ph.D. Candidate, The University of Chicago Divinity School