Education & Methodism

The Division of Higher Education's Education and Methodism series explores the reciprocal nature of the relationship between The United Methodist Church and more than 700 educational institutions around the world. Sign up for the Division's e-newsletter to receive the Education and Methodism series by email.

College Bound Need Church Family’s Support
College-bound students and their families stand at a crossroads. Choosing a college is one of the... more
Young Adults Redefine Success Despite Economic Woes
I just read another story about an underemployed college graduate. It was depressing, true, and... more
Wesleyan Tradition Encourages Critical Thinking about Faith
While teaching a course in College Student Development Theories in Vanderbilt University’s M.Ed.... more
Higher Education Celebrated at General Conference 2012
Isaac Broune speaking about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's connection to UM schools. Photo... more
Marketing Can Help Church, Academy Be More Effective in Mission
What images does the term "marketing" convey to you? Perhaps you think of telemarketers, Super Bowl... more
UMC’s Interfaith Dialogue and Partnerships Can Appeal to Young
Students from the Wesley Foundation at Mercer University clean a vacant lot in Nassau, Bahamas... more
UM-Related Education and the Transformation of U.S. Higher Education
It is fascinating to learn how educational systems have emerged and the roles they play in... more
Principled Leaders Needed for Progress in Sustainability
Green Mountain students build an outdoor classroom that was funded through the Student Campus... more

For More Information Contact:

Melanie Overton, Assistant General Secretary
Schools, Colleges and Universities
Phone: 615-340-7406
Email: scu@gbhem.org