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David M. Mellott becomes president of Christian Theological Sem­inary

Mellott has written on a wide range of topics, including liberation for gay clergy and ethnography as a theological practice.

David M. Mellott begins his tenure as president of Christian Theological Sem­inary on July 1.

Mellott brings a multidenominational background to the ecumenical school in Indianapolis affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). An ordained minister with the United Church of Christ, he was previously a Roman Catholic priest.

Prior to this role at CTS, Mellott was vice president for academic affairs, dean, and professor of theological formation at Lancaster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania.