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Seminaries

  • New Comprehensive Course of Study Catalog Now Available

    New Comprehensive Course of Study Catalog Now Available

    Published On: March 6, 2026

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) has launched a new Course of Study (COS) Catalog, a unified resource that — for the first time — brings together COS course offerings from the nine sites in one easily accessible location.

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  • GBHEM Scholarship Fuels Kamara’s Vision for Inclusive Worship Ministry

    GBHEM Scholarship Fuels Kamara’s Vision for Inclusive Worship Ministry

    Published On: March 3, 2026

    Salia Kamara’s vision for ministry is rooted in justice, inclusion and the transformative power of worship. Thanks to a General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) scholarship, Kamara is one step closer to realizing his vision.

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  • Garrett’s Global Partnership Reimagines Theological Education Through MEF Support

    Garrett’s Global Partnership Reimagines Theological Education Through MEF Support

    Published On: September 24, 2025

    A pioneering partnership between Garrett Evangelical-Theological Seminary and Africa University is reshaping how theological education is delivered globally, thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Ministerial Education Fund (MEF) administered by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM).

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  • MTSO will be the new home of the Center for Integrative Pastoral Practice

    MTSO will be the new home of the Center for Integrative Pastoral Practice

    Published On: September 11, 2025

    Methodist Theological School in Ohio has been selected as the new academic home of the Center for Integrative Pastoral Practice (CIPP).

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  • University Senate Strengthens United Methodist Educational Ties at Joint Meeting with NAAMSCU

    University Senate Strengthens United Methodist Educational Ties at Joint Meeting with NAAMSCU

    Published On: June 25, 2025

    In a joint meeting with the North American Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities (NAAMSCU) on June 19, the University Senate of The United Methodist Church reaffirmed and deepened its connection with UM-related educational institutions focusing on their United Methodist identity, academic excellence and social justice in higher education.

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  • Seini Fine Prepares for Ministry with Claremont Graduation

    Seini Fine Prepares for Ministry with Claremont Graduation

    Published On: May 16, 2025

    “I want others to know that it’s never too late to answer God’s call. Even after years of waiting, the opportunity came, and I’m ready," said Seini Fine, a 2025 Claremont School of Theology graduate and GBHEM scholarship recipient.

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  • GBHEM Approves $5.2 Million in Special Grants for UMC Seminaries

    GBHEM Approves $5.2 Million in Special Grants for UMC Seminaries

    Published On: April 23, 2025

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) approved a one-time Ministerial Educational Fund (MEF) subsidy of $400,000 to each of the 13 United Methodist theological schools at its spring 2025 board of directors meeting.

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  • Empowering UMC Ministry Through Financial Assistance

    Empowering UMC Ministry Through Financial Assistance

    Published On: March 8, 2024

    UMC Partnerships Help to Strengthen Theological Education What could a newlywed from Alabama and a grandfather of two living in Washington, D.C., possibly have in common? Well as seminary students striving towards their ministerial calling, they may have more in common than meets the eye. Both John Bruce and...

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  • GBHEM Celebrates 55 Graduates from its Groundbreaking Angella P. Current- Felder Women of Color (WOC) Scholars Program

    GBHEM Celebrates 55 Graduates from its Groundbreaking Angella P. Current- Felder Women of Color (WOC) Scholars Program

    Published On: May 30, 2023

    Dr. Angella P. Current-Felder, who at the time was the executive director of the Office of Loans and Scholarships at GBHEM recognized this as an opportunity to make a difference. Her innate ability to be a “change agent” lead to the creation of the Angella P. Current- Felder Women of Color (WOC) Scholars program. 

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  • Making Good News Travel

    Making Good News Travel

    Published On: March 8, 2023

    In the Philippines, leaders find theological grounding and leadership skills to navigate uncharted waters through the Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF). 

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