The Center of Theological Inquiry (CTI) in Princeton is a unique, global institution. We are the world’s only institute for advanced study dedicated to Theology, and the only institute for advanced study anywhere in which Theology serves as a contributory scholarly discipline.

Founded on the conviction that Theology deserves the same intellectual rigour, excellence, and support as any other academic subject in the university, CTI exists to advance theological research at the highest level and to demonstrate Theology’s vital contribution to addressing the most pressing questions of our time. For us, Theology needs to be at the core of all human thinking and research as Theology researches not only into God, but all things in relation to God.

Modeled after Princeton’s original Institute for Advanced Study—home to scholars such as Albert Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer—CTI provides the world’s leading theologians with the time, space, freedom, and resources needed to pursue fundamental research that expands the boundaries of knowledge. More than a place of scholarly residence, CTI is a genuine, collaborative and vibrant research community where theologians engage together with scientists, humanists, social scientists, artists and public leaders in the pursuit of wisdom for the good of the church, university, culture, and society.

By renewing minds through rigorous research into the deep issues of the world and of faith, CTI seeks to bring about a theological renaissance for the transformation of the world. For us the words of the Apostle Paul ring true:

Be transformed by the renewing of your minds

Explore our research, meet our global community of fellows, and discover how theological inquiry is shaping the future of our world.