North America’s only academic center in a university and seminary context named for Archbishop Emeritus Tutu, the Desmond Tutu Center is a collaborative effort of Butler University and the Christian Theological Seminary. The center promotes the legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, with his holistic understanding of reconciliation grounded in justice, human dignity, and social transformation.
MISSION:
To understand, enhance and impact the local and global discourse around peace, reconciliation and global justice by cultivating research, promoting the exchange and understanding of global issues, developing young leaders and nurturing concern about peace and justice among civic, religious, and academic leaders.
VISION:
Shape the future by building public discourse around peace, reconciliation, and global justice by encouraging the formation of conscientious, responsible, and courageous citizenship.
