As faculty, our role at Tucson Theological Seminary is that of a minister of the Word first and instructor second. TTS teaching staff is one of dedicated Christians devoted to research and study of the Word, whether that is through theology, Old Testament history or homiletics. Our desire is to nurture the student spiritually as well as academically.

TTS faculty is committed to providing excellence in the classroom, both live and online. There is no difference between the student who sits in the campus classroom and the student who is online at home. The teaching goal is to provide our students with the best education they can receive through excellent curriculum and innovative partnerships with other instructors across America.

TTS students are remarkable at all levels - from the new students starting seminary, to the returning students, to those
in graduate study - all are eager for more knowledge of the Word and our instructors seek to guide and nurture their walk with the Lord.

We see students grow in profound ways. They stretch their knowledge and develop areas of thought and debate that lean in new understanding. They grow spiritually and look to instructors as mentors and as a source of inspiration.

Our teaching staff is community of scholars who enrich not only our students, but also their peers. The faculty has amazing resources and talents, and we encourage the exchanging of ideas and academic approaches.

We expect the seminary to be engaged with the world around us. We find ways to take the work we do at seminary and put it into motion, not only in our local communities but also globally. This has never been more important than in today’s world of fulfilling the Great Commission. As students continue to grow with us, they can be assured with great confidence that we share their passion for winning the world to Christ and helping to mold today’s Christian ministry leaders for tomorrow.

TTS is organized into departments, based on academic subject. Our Faculty usually teach several different related courses in their subject - biblical theology, systematic theology or church history for example. They may instruct undergraduate or graduate students, or both. TTS faculty may give lectures to students in classroom, lead small chat rooms, or supervise students online. They prepare lectures, exercises, and homework; grade exams and papers; and advise and work with students individually. At TTS, they also supervise graduate students’ teaching, research and publication, as well as their own. TTS faculty work with an increasingly varied student population made up of growing shares of part-time, working adults, and culturally and denominationally diverse students.

Faculty keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. They may also do their own research to expand knowledge in their field. They may pursue a trip to Israel; collect and analyze data; and examine original documents, literature, and other source material. From this process, they arrive at conclusions, and publish their findings in magazines, books, and electronic media.

TTS faculty extensively use computer technology, including the Internet; e-mail; chat rooms; and software programs, such as creating MP3 content. They use computers in the classroom as teaching aids and post course content, class notes, class schedules, and other information on the Internet. The use of e-mail, chat rooms, and other techniques has greatly improved communications between students and teachers and among fellow students.

Some faculty use the Internet to teach courses to students at remote sites. These “distance learning” courses are an increasingly popular option for non-traditional students such as working adults.

The education and training required of the TTS faculty varies, depending on the subject taught. All instructors are either certified (such as Certified Pastoral Counselor with American Association of Christian Counselors) or have a degree.

Teaching Assistants, assist with teaching-related duties, such as: grading papers, monitoring exams, holding office hours or help-sessions for students, conducting chat sessions, or administering tests to the class and grading them.