United Methodist Theological Schools

How will they believe if they have not heard?
How will they hear without a preacher?
How can they preach unless they are sent?
(See Romans 10:14)

To that we might add, “How will they be sent if they are not trained for ministry?” A strong commitment to the training and formation for those who seek to serve Jesus Christ undergirds the ordained ministry of The United Methodist Church.

Through the 13 United Methodist seminaries, the church is forming, shaping, and training men and women for a variety of Christian ministries. These excellent schools provide the foundation for those who have responded to God’s call so that they might effectively live out their particular vocation.

As you prayerfully consider God’s call in your life, we invite you to consider one of these schools for your seminary training. Visit the campuses and talk with the students and faculty. You can also find out more information about these campuses and other United Methodist-related institutions at our Web site – www.gbhem.org.

May God bless you as you prepare to serve the church and the world in the name of Jesus Christ.

The Rev. Mary Ann Moman, associate general secretary
Division of Ordained Ministry
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry

Boston University School of Theology | www.bu.edu/sth

Boston University School of Theology, the first Methodist seminary in the United States, took the lead in recognizing the global character of Christianity when, in the 1870s, the first professor of comparative religion in America was appointed there.

Among U.S. theological and philosophical schools, Boston Personalism has emphasized the continuity of spiritual life with social action and the continuity of religious culture with nature. Pastoral care and counseling were developed as thorough, thoughtful, and effective approaches to ministry. In addition, the wedding of scholarship in the humanities and social sciences to social commitment resulted in a program of social ethics so prominent that the School of Theology was known as “the school of the prophets.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is the school’s most famous example of scholar as activist.

To begin the next 150 years, the School of Theology inaugurated a curriculum based on the principle of Christianity as a global religion with authentic embodiments in many cultures. The broadly-based theological study of Christianity in its multicultural embodiments has three dimensions: historical, systematic, and evangelical. This study arises from encounters with domains of experience and culture with which the gospel has not yet been engaged, namely liberation theologies and those arising from the dialogue among world religions. To supplement the curriculum, an Institute for Dialogue among World Religions, oriented to the practical tasks of ministry, has been instituted.

The School of Theology has a long tradition of academic excellence, offering a full range of graduate theological degree programs. Students may cross-register with other schools and colleges within Boston University, as well as with eight other schools that form the Boston Theological Institute. Financial assistance and scholarships based on merit are available for qualified persons. The student body is drawn from all parts of North America and many foreign countries; fully one-third is international.

In 1978, on the centenary of Dr. Anna Howard Shaw’s graduation from the School of Theology, the Anna Howard Shaw Center was established to promote research and education in the roles of women in the church and to support women of all social, racial, and ethnic backgrounds in ministry. “Women and the Word,” an annual preaching event, attracts participants from across the country.

A major goal of theological education is to provide the integration of faith and knowledge within the context of practical experience under trained supervision. The Field Education Program provides a variety of supervised settings for this integration to take place. Whether preparing for ordination as a deacon or an elder or for lay ministry, students have a vast array of stimulating academic resources and a faculty that is young and vital.

Candler School of Theology | www.candler.emory.edu

Inspiring Minds, Empowering Ministry.

Candler School of Theology is grounded in Christian faith and shaped by the Wesleyan tradition of evangelical piety, ecumenical openness, and social concern. Its mission is to educate faithful and creative leaders for the church’s ministries in the world.

Located at the heart of Emory University, Candler is known for its distinguished faculty and a curriculum integrating theological study with the practice of Christian ministry. Candler offers M.Div., M.T.S., Th.M., and Th.D. degrees, as well as innovative programs in partnership with other Emory graduate schools, including the graduate division of religion, and programs in law, business, and music. Candler’s full-time faculty of more than 45, one of the most widely-published faculties, strives to build an active, faithful community of teaching and learning that is welcoming, challenging, and inspiring. They demonstrate commitment to the church through leadership in local parishes, denominational structures, and Christian institutions across the world.

Candler’s curriculum integrates theological study with practical elements of ministry. Core courses in the theological disciplines provide the foundation of the Candler experience and are tied to a distinctive program of Contextual Education, which integrates student assignments in local churches and social service settings directly with course work.

Candler’s new state-of-the-art classroom and office building is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified green building. The building provides space for our vibrant theological community. Pitts Theology Library, the second largest theological collection, is one of the most celebrated libraries in North America. Candler students can also draw upon the vast resources of the city of Atlanta as well as Emory-related institutions: the Carter Center, the World Methodist Evangelism Institute, and the nationally recognized Michael C. Carlos Museum.

Candler believes theological education and spiritual growth happen best in community. Candler’s enrollment of 500-plus students is more than half United Methodist. The student body includes students from more than 60 denominations, 30 states, 10 foreign countries, and 150 colleges and universities. This blend of backgrounds creates a rich environment where students can discern the nature of their call to ministry, service, and discipleship for the church of Jesus Christ.

Our remarkable faculty, innovative curriculum, unique resources of a top-ranked research university, and faithful Christian community, afford students the opportunity to grow into creative thinkers and active leaders prepared to forge the future of Christian ministry.

Claremont School of Theology | www.cst.edu

Located in the most culturally and religiously diverse region in the United States, Claremont School of Theology in Southern California prepares religious leaders for the emerging realities that will challenge our communities in the coming decades.

As an ecumenical and interfaith institution, Claremont forms students into a life of ethical integrity, religious intelligence, and intercultural understanding necessary to become effective in thought and action as spiritual leaders in the increasingly diverse, multi-faith world of the twenty-first century.

At Claremont, United Methodist students prepare for ordination and other forms of ministry in dialogue with students from across the international spectrum of Christianity, as well as from other world religions. With a free and liberating spirit, Claremont nurtures a diverse international community that passionately pursues intellectual rigor, vocational formation, and responsible social engagement. Claremont graduates think deeply, act ethically, embrace diversity, work for justice and peace, and care for the earth, its people, and its resources so that all life may flourish.

As a Claremont student, you will join a community characterized by its world-class faculty, diverse student body, beautiful campus, and a creative curriculum, including innovative courses in narrative spirituality, inter-religious dialogue, urban ministry in the global city, eco-theology, and pedagogy for conflict transformation. Degree options include M.Div. and M.A. degrees, as well as D.Min. and Ph.D. programs. Students also can cross enroll in non-theological disciplines at Claremont Graduate University and any of the five other Claremont Colleges.

A Claremont education is unique in its quality and creative in its composition. Come to Claremont and join a truly international community preparing for religious leadership in an ever-emerging world.

Drew University, The Theological School | www.drew.edu/theo

“Do Justice. Love Kindness. Walk Humbly.”

The above theme is more than words; it is what rests at the core of the quality education shared in the Theological School at Drew University. The Theological School is international in outlook, intimate in teaching, caring in community life, and vigorous in Christian service. Founded by the 1866 General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Drew now has more than 3,500 alumni/ae in 45 states and 18 foreign countries, including 21 bishops of The United Methodist Church.

Located in Madison, New Jersey, Drew seeks students who can perpetuate its heritage of leadership—a heritage that includes alumnus Henry G. Appenzeller, the first Methodist missionary to Korea. The seminary also seeks students hungry for the distinguished teaching that is Drew’s hallmark. The writings of early church theologians were translated into Chinese on campus, and Strong’s concordance of the Bible was composed here.

Drew’s theological orientation embraces the range of Protestant thought. Whether Catholic, reformed, evangelical, or liberal, students and faculty evaluate their own faith traditions and test them with insights from emerging theologies.

Drew is committed to a multiracial, multicultural, gender-inclusive experience of academic programs and faculty. Forty-five percent of the faculty are racial/ethnic (Hispanic, African-American, Asian, African) and 50 percent are women. International students and racial/ethnic students constitute 60 percent of the student body. Practical effectiveness in ministry is developed through three kinds of programs: master’s programs for ordained and lay ministries (M.Div., M.T.S.); an in-ministry regional and online program for experienced pastors (D.Min.); and research programs in major theological disciplines through both the Theological School (S.T.M.) and the Graduate Division of Religion (M.A., Ph.D).

In addition, Drew serves as the host for the United Methodist Archives. The United Methodist Church Archives, with more than 35,000 volumes in print and microform, provides unique resources for scholars and historians into The United Methodist Church dating as far back at the 19th century.

The Theological School is a working, worshiping community. Almost 50 percent of Drew students, many with spouses and children, live on the quiet, lushly-forested campus. The community gathers daily for worship and shares frequent community meals, in the belief that bonds formed in seminary foster personal growth. The Theological School is a place that empowers its students to conceive and implement dynamic ministries. Academically rigorous and spiritually revealing, the Theological School develops religious leadership prepared for these ever-changing times.

Drew offers substantial scholarships based on merit or need, making costs manageable for all qualified students.

Duke University, The Divinity School | www.divinity.duke.edu

Duke Divinity School’s mission is to engage in spiritually disciplined and academically rigorous education in service and witness to the Triune God in the midst of the church, the academy and the world. It cultivates a vibrant community through theological education, intentional spiritual formation, engagement with the living Christian tradition, and attention to contemporary contexts. The esteemed faculty, widely recognized for both teaching and scholarship, includes men and women from The United Methodist Church and numerous other Christian traditions.

A leader in the study and teaching of the Wesleyan and ecumenical Christian traditions, Duke Divinity School emphasizes the professional education and formation of faithful leaders for The United Methodist Church and the church universal. Located at the heart of a major university, the Divinity School also serves as a noted center of research and publication for the church in the diverse theological disciplines.

Duke Divinity School enrolls approximately 550 students in its professional and academic degree programs: M.Div., M.T.S., Th.M., Th.D. It also offers dual degrees: the M.Div./M.S.W. with the School of Social Work at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and the M.T.S./J.D. with the Duke School of Law. Duke’s Graduate School of Religion shares faculty and facilities with the Divinity School and enrolls additional students in the M.A. and Ph.D. programs. The Divinity School also provides extensive opportunities for lifelong learning and leadership development for pastors and other Christian leaders.

Students of Duke Divinity School represent more than 40 denominations, 42 states, and several countries. Nearly half of the students are women and more than 20 percent represent ethnic and racial minorities. The median age of the student body is 25. Divinity School resources are offered to students preparing for ordination, lay professional vocations, and other ministerial aims in the UMC and other Christian traditions.

Gammon Theological Seminary | www.gammonseminary.org

Gammon Theological Seminary was established in 1883 by the Methodist Episcopal Church in connection with Clark University of Atlanta and with the assistance of the Freedman’s Aid Society.

Gammon Theological Seminary is the United Methodist component of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), a consortium of six historically African American theological schools. It is the only one of the 13 United Methodist seminaries that maintains a 100 percent United Methodist student body.

Gammon/ITC is a graduate professional school of theology whose faculty personifies rigorous scholarship, academic discipline, and significant research in the service of the church and other communities in the world.

The faculty and administration create an environment in which critical thinking, investigative reflection, decision making, and responsible action are fostered. An outstanding center for theological education, Gammon specializes in the education of women and men who serve the African American church and the world community.

Located in the Atlanta, Georgia, Gammon/ITC is a member of The Atlanta University Center Complex, the world’s largest enterprise of African American higher education. It is a member of The University Center of Georgia, the Atlanta Theological Association, and the United Negro College Fund. The school is fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Six degree programs are offered: M.Div., M.A. in Christian Education, M.A. in church music, Th.D., D.Min., and dual degrees, combining the M.Div. with the Master’s of Arts in Christian Education or Master’s of Arts in Christian Ministry degrees. Admission is open to qualified men and women of The United Methodist Church.

Gammon students carry on a proud tradition. They are taught to think independently and communicate effectively. They are also challenged to become involved in problems that affect the human spirit and to become active in the theological community and the community beyond the campus. Graduates are encouraged to maintain a lifelong desire for intellectual growth, spiritual development, and the acquisition of skills for ministry.

Garrett-Evangelical |  www.garrett.edu

We’ll journey with you on your path of discernment and ministry. We‘ll help you prepare for bold leadership in the church, the academy and the world through: Rigorous academics, profound spiritual formation, extraordinary field education and commitment to lifelong learning. While this seminary was founded in 1853 and has a rich and distinguished history, Garrett-Evangelical embraces the future, knowing our best years are ahead.

A graduate school of theology of The United Methodist Church, Garrett-Evangelical is intentional and proactive about preserving and promoting our long-standing racial, ethnic, regional and international diversity. We are also deliberate about fostering an atmosphere of ecumenical interaction. Our seminary serves more than 400 students from many denominations and cultural backgrounds.

Through a rigorous academic program anchored by an outstanding faculty, Garrett-Evangelical prepares bold leaders for the important work of pastors, youth ministers, social workers and teachers. We offer a Master of Divinity, our signature degree; Master of Arts in Christian education, music ministry, pastoral care & counseling; a Master of Theological Studies; Doctor of Philosophy; and Doctor of Ministry.

Our campus sits at the heart of one of the nation’s most prestigious universities, Northwestern, which offers many benefits for our students. Occupying more than a mile of Lake Michigan coastline in a Big Ten university college team teaming with opportunity, this is an exceptional—and beautiful—setting for your graduate studies.

We also consider Chicago a tremendous asset for our students. Evanston, our hometown, borders the North Side of Chicago. Today, Garrett-Evangelical is intimately connected with Chicago, and students take advantage of the abundant opportunities offered by the world-class city looming just south of the campus. Through ACTS (Association of Chicago Theological Schools), students can take classes for Garrett-Evangelical credit at 12 Chicago seminaries. They can also go to the Oprah Winfrey Show, take in a play in Chicago theater district, ride the El seven miles to Wrigley Field just to get a Chicago-style hotdog at a Cubs game, enjoy an afternoon at one of Chicago’s many sandy beaches, bicycle on lakefront trails and take sailing lessons on Lake Michigan through the seminary’s connection with Northwestern University.

Students choose from a wide range of urban, suburban, and even rural sites for field education, in part because of our location in the Chicago metro. Garrett-Evangelical’s field education is extraordinary, offering a broad range of rich, meaningful, formative experiences.

If you enroll in Garrett’s Master of Divinity program, the seminary pledges to provide you with post-graduate, individually crafted leadership education opportunities that will help with your transition into professional life. M.Div. Plus offers leadership and management education, one-on-one coaching, and innovative continuing education focusing on topics and issues crucial to becoming effective clergy through:

• A joint Certification in Church Leadership under a new collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management’s Center for Nonprofit Management at Northwestern University
• A training and certification program for clergy coaches through a new partnership with Samaritan Consulting Services, a Division of Samaritan Interfaith
• On The Move courses and intensive retreats

Iliff School of Theology | www.iliff.edu

The Iliff School of Theology, located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and just minutes from downtown Denver, has been preparing leaders for the world, church, and academy since 1892. As a graduate school of the United Methodist Church (UMC), the school’s graduates lead denominations, institutions, and agencies throughout the United States and around the world.

Iliff’s vibrant community includes students from all walks of life and a multitude of faith traditions from recent college graduates to professionals and non-professionals in various stages of their careers. Adjacent to the University of Denver, Iliff offers a beautiful campus with multiple amenities, including access to world-class recreational and cultural venues.

The school’s accomplished 22-member faculty offers personalized attention in class sizes ranging from five to 50 students. The Iliff community is active in church leadership, social and community service, research, and publishing. With the largest theological library in the west, the school is well-equipped to support students and faculty members in their educational pursuits.

Degree programs equip students to become transformational leaders in their denominations and faith traditions, the academy, and non-profits or for-profits. For students interested in ordination, the Master of Divinity degree is the best option. While many persons with this degree enter parish ministry, some seek positions in agencies, campus ministry, chaplaincy, or teaching. Students interested in pastoral care may choose the Master of Arts in Specialized Ministry (MASM), which can be combined with a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver (combined degree) or preparation for the Ordained Deacon track in the UMC For those interested in working with community groups, the MASM can be focused with a concentration in Justice and Peace Studies, allowing for exploration via additional field work and specialized courses. The Master of Arts degree is designed to prepare persons for the doctoral work required to teach at many higher education institutions. For those interested in personal growth or wishing to explore a specific interest, the Master of Theological Studies enables graduates to integrate religious and theological studies into existing careers or provide formal education for an area of interest. In addition, Iliff offers a doctoral degree in conjunction with DU.

Iliff’s flexible course scheduling allows for a number of day, evening, and online courses to fit students’ lives. Cross-registration with the University of Denver and Denver Seminary offers additional opportunities. Intensive short-term study is also available through Iliff’s summer program, immersion trips, and independent study options. Please contact us for additional information needed to make your decision—we’re here to help you grow!

Methodist Theological School in Ohio | www.mtso.edu

Preparing students to be skilled, passionate transformational leaders for churches, religious institutions, emerging faith communities and the wider world is the highest priority at Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Students will receive the strong educational foundation needed to fulfill their call to ministry as an ordained deacon or elder, or as a lay leader.

MTSO offers the Master of Divinity which prepares students for ordained ministry. The School also offers four other degrees: M.A. in Christian Education, M.A. in Counseling Ministries, Master of Theological Studies, and Doctor of Ministry. Enrollment includes approximately 240 degree students and 200 non-degree students (in the Course of Study program for local pastors, the lay certificate program for lay persons, and foundational and certification classes for deacons). Through MTSO’s membership in the Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus, students may cross-register for classes at the Pontifical College Josephinum and Trinity Lutheran Seminary.

The faculty includes 19 full-time and 20 part-time members who are serious scholars, dedicated to excellent classroom teaching.

Full-time students may receive financial assistance through scholarships, loans, and student employment. The seminary offers 67 premier scholarships, 57 of which cover 100 percent of tuition costs. Housing is available on campus for single students, married couples, and families.

The campus is located in Delaware, Ohio, 12 miles north of Columbus, the state capital. The beautiful 70-acre wooded campus offers a peaceful setting for study and personal reflection. The school’s proximity to Columbus ensures easy access to a wealth of cultural, educational, and recreational experiences.

Founded in 1960, Methodist Theological School in Ohio is the youngest of the denomination’s 13 seminaries. Over 2,900 alumni/ae have graduated from the school and serve in various ministries throughout the world.

Perkins School of Theology | www.smu.edu/theology

Perkins has a distinguished teaching faculty of more than 40 professors, diverse in gender, race, ethnicity and culture, denominational affiliation, and, perhaps most interestly, theological perspective. What they have in common is a deep commitment to training leaders for the church. Our aim is to model a diverse community committed to faith’s search for understanding. Perkins professors will help you clarify your own understanding of the Christian faith, challenge you to examine ideas new to you, and prepare you for effective leadership in the church of the twenty-first century.

Students also benefit from the resources of Perkins’ Bridwell Library, which houses one of the leading theological research collections in the United States. Combining a large and diverse theological library with a remarkable rare book collection, Bridwell Library is a rich and unique resource for those preparing to lead the church. Perkins also houses the Center for Methodist Studies, the Center for the Advanced Study and Practice of Evangelism and Mexican-American Program, and works with SMU’s Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility.

Students at Perkins also serve an internship in a system of engagement with and reflection about ministry in highly-supervised ways. They live, study, pray, worship, and play in a community that is intentionally and effectively supportive and confrontive, all in the name of Jesus Christ. Here, classroom learning finds its practical applications in the life of the church and community.

There are numerous opportunities to be appointed as a student pastor, employed in secular work, or to serve on a local church staff while at Perkins. These options help to support the Perkins position that finances will not stand in the way of a full seminary education.

The importance of spouse and family is honored in practical and spiritual ways. The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex offers an endless array of cosmopolitan and cultural riches, and the resources at Southern Methodist University contribute to the learning experience.

Perkins offers degree programs including Master of Divinity, Master of Sacred Music, Master of Church Ministry, Master of Theological Studies, and Doctor of Ministry, as well as the Ph.D. through SMU’s Dedman College. Students can begin degree programs not only on the Dallas campus, but also through extension programs in Houston, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio. Perkins also offers certificate programs in Hispanic Studies, Urban Ministry, and Women’s Studies, as well as The United Methodist Church’s Course of Study and professional certification programs in church music, Christian education, and youth ministry.

Saint Paul School of Theology | www.spst.edu

Saint Paul School of Theology is preparing a new generation of leaders for the church. Saint Paul embodies—in a distinctive way—tradition, innovation, and community. Saint Paul is located in two locations with its main campus in Kansas City, Missouri, and a second campus in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This campus is in partnership with Oklahoma City University and will only offer the Master of Divinity degree.

Saint Paul seeks to provide an environment with the best possible educational, professional, and spiritual resources for the decisive and formative seminary years. Saint Paul has a long tradition of integrating experience in ministry with work in the classroom to prepare persons for leadership in the church. Students are expected to integrate their academic study of faith and ministry with their actual experience and practice in a ministry setting. These ministry settings provide contextual education as part of the required curriculum and allow students to experience ministry while they learn. This model is patterned after the life of the church and helps students integrate theological study with the practice of ministry.

Saint Paul offers four degrees oriented around this style of education: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Specialized Ministry, Master of Arts (Theological Studies) and Doctor of Ministry. The M.Div. degree has specializations within the curriculum that include: black church ministries, Christian religious education (with an optional focus in youth ministry), evangelism, and town and country Ministry. The M.A.S.M. degree has specializations within the curriculum that include: Christian religious education and spiritual formation (with optional focus in youth ministry), congregational leadership and evangelism, deacon ministries, pastoral care and health and welfare, and social justice ministries. The M.A. (Theological Studies) degree has concentrations within the curriculum that include: biblical studies, historical studies, ethics or church and society, theological studies, and Wesleyan studies.

Saint Paul students represent a range of backgrounds, ages, denominations, races, ethnicities, and vocational goals. They prepare for many forms of ministry, lay and ordained, to serve in the local church. In the present student body, there are nearly equal numbers of men and women. Students come from 38 states and several other countries. More than 180 colleges and universities are represented and the age of the students ranges from 22 to 68. While students are predominately United Methodists, 20 denominations and a number of theological traditions are represented in the student body. Most students are employed as student pastors, as staff in local churches, or as staff in special ministries.

Because the mission of Saint Paul School of Theology is to educate leaders for the church, it is crucial that the spiritual foundations for that leadership be developed within the life of the seminary community. To this end, the director of community formation, chapel intern, spiritual formation student coordinator, and the Formation and Worship Committee play lead roles in providing a variety of opportunities for spiritual formation. Spiritual formation is incorporated into many classroom experiences.

The faculty represents outstanding scholarship, strong commitment to relating theological education to the practice of ministry in the local church, sensitive care for students, and exciting teaching. Saint Paul’s faculty represents a rich diversity of ethnic, gender, denominational, educational, and ministry backgrounds.

At Saint Paul, education is guided and informed by the Wesleyan tradition. We seek to do our work standing at the strong Wesleyan center which holds together, and in tension, personal holiness and social holiness, doctrinal responsibility and doctrinal freedom, law and gospel, worship and service, piety and action.

United Theological Seminary | www.united.edu

At United Theological Seminary there is one main goal—training dynamic leaders for the ministry of Jesus Christ. United is committed to teaching the historic Christian faith, instilling a passion for personal and social holiness, and renewing the church for its mission in the world.

United’s residential faculty consists of professors who regularly publish in their fields, remain on the leading edge of their disciplines, and are deeply committed to the life of the church. Additionally, United’s adjunct and affiliated faculty provide students with access to experienced and nationally known church leaders.

One of the major emphases at United is church renewal. The church renewal program is designed to help students think creatively and critically about ways to bring new life to struggling congregations. The underlying conviction is that all renewal— whether of individuals, churches, or the church universal—is the work of the Holy Spirit. Faculty and students at United are therefore engaged in a vital conversation with church leaders about ways in which Christians can come alongside the Spirit in leading people into lives of faith and holiness.

Degree programs at United include:

• Master of Divinity
• Master of Theological Studies
• Master of Arts in Care Giving or Liturgical Ministries
• Doctor of Ministry.

In order to accommodate student needs, United offers evening, weekend, online, and intensive courses.

United is located just outside of Dayton, Ohio.

Wesley Theological Seminary | www.wesleyseminary.edu

A mission-focused and church-based seminary in Washington, D.C., Wesley Theological Seminary prepares exemplary preachers, teachers, and leaders who transform the world for Christ. Our global engagement, diverse community, and cutting-edge ministry opportunities in the nation’s capital provide a transformational setting for your spiritual, academic, and leadership development grounded in Wesleyan tradition.

Our Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees combine contextual education, spiritual formation, and challenging academics to fully prepare a new generation of leaders for the church and world. Specializations in Urban Ministries, Youth Ministry, or Emerging Ministries equip students to serve in those essential contexts. The main campus is located on nine wooded acres in beautiful northwest D.C., while at our downtown campus and Urban Ministry Center students engage in intentional community, urban evangelism, and public theology in the heart of the city. Covenant Discipleship groups enhance spiritual formation, and intercultural immersion trips expose students to broader expressions of Christianity. The Practice in Ministry and Mission program provides experience in diverse ministry settings, including inner-city, suburban, and rural churches; local and national outreach ministries; and social justice agencies. The Master of Theological Studies has a strong biblical and theological foundation with the flexibility to prepare for a wide range of ministries or advanced academic studies. A dual-degree is also available, combining the Master of Theological Studies with a Master in Peace and Conflict Resolution or International Development at American University. Our Doctor of Ministry offers unique educational tracks to further equip professional ministers.

Wesley’s diverse student body is nearly 40 percent African American, half female, and half United Methodist, with more than 25 other denominations represented. A founding member of the Washington Theological Consortium, Wesley encourages students to take advantage of the classes and resources of the 16 affiliated theological schools. Education is further enhanced by the Luce Center for the Arts and Religion’s gallery, exhibitions, and artists-in-residence and by our emphasis in public policy and theology through the National Capital Semester for Seminarians. The on-campus Lewis Center for Church Leadership provides a focus on leadership development.

The range of educational programs at Wesley displays our understanding that all are called to proclaim the reconciling and liberating gospel of Jesus Christ to a broken world. Beyond our degree programs, the seminary’s work of preparing persons for ministry is carried out through continuing education for pastors, an Equipping Lay Ministry program, a deacon’s studies program with Pfeiffer University, and the Wesley Ministry Network Christian education series. Wesley’s commitment is to equip the whole people of God for the work of ministry.