Wesley Theological Seminary
Catalog 2013-2014 Important Dates 2013-14
August February 1: Application deadline for Non-Degree students for Fall 2013 1: First full draft of D.Min. projects due; Applications due for 2013 merit based aid, 2: 2013 D.Min. May term grades due Student Pastors, & Urban Fellows 20-21: International Student Orientation 1-29: Registration for D.Min. Spring (May) 2014 Term 21 or 22: Academic Planning for Entering Students (evening) 7: (End of second full week of classes) LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION PERIOD: Last day 22: SPP Orientation (all day) to add course with instructor’s signature; change course from credit to audit; drop 23: Orientation for Entering Students (all day) course without a “W”; drop course with full refund 24: PMM I General Orientation (8:30-2:00) 11: Window On Wesley: Exploration and Discernment for Prospective Students – 9:00 26: FALL SEMESTER BEGINS. AM-3:30 PM PMM Summer Internship face-to-face colloquy 14: (End of third full week of classes) Last day to withdraw from course with 75% 30: (End of first week of classes) Last day to add course without instructor’s signature refund 21: (End of fourth full week of classes) Last day to withdraw from course with 50% September refund 2: D.Min. Project proposal submission deadline (for students graduating in May) 28: (End of fifth full week of classes) Last day to change from letter grade to P/F; 2-30: Registration for D.Min. Winter (January) 2014 term withdraw from course with 25% refund. D.Min. Winter (January) 2014 Term papers 2: Labor Day Holiday – NO CLASSES due. Application deadline for 2014 International (F-1) students 6: (End of second week of classes) LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION PERIOD: last day to add course with instructor’s signature; change course from credit to audit; to drop March course without a “W”; to drop course with full refund 1-31: Public Presentation of D.Min. projects 13: (End of third week of classes) Last day to withdraw from course with 75% refund 10-14: Reading Week – NO CLASSES 20: (End of fourth week of classes) Last day to withdraw from course with 50% refund 17 - April 11: Summer and Fall 2014 Registration 24: Window On Wesley: Exploration and Discernment for Prospective Students – 9:00 15-17: Scholarship Weekend for Fall 2014 Prospective Students AM-3:30 PM 25: Window On Wesley: Exploration and Discernment for Prospective Students – 5:00- 27: (End of fifth week of classes) Last day to change from letter grade to P/F; withdraw 9:30 PM from course with 25% refund 30: D.Min. Winter (January) 2014 Term grades due 31: M.T.S. Paper submission deadline October 7-11: Reading Week – NO CLASSES April 7: College Day – Visiting students on campus 4: (End of tenth full week of classes) Last day to withdraw from course without “F” 14 - November 15: J-Term and Spring 2014 Registration 14: PMM I Summer Internship face-to-face Colloquy 15: Deadline to apply for 2014 graduation; M.T.S. Paper proposal deadline 15: Final copies of D.Min. projects due in D.Min. Office; 15: Window On Wesley: Exploration and Discernment for Prospective Students – 5:00- 16: Easter Recess begins at 12:00 noon, NO AFTERNOON OR EVENING CLASSES 9:30 PM 17-18: Easter Recess – NO CLASSES 26: Window On Wesley: Exploration and Discernment for Prospective Students – 9:00 November AM-1:00 PM 1: (End of 10th week of classes) Last day to withdraw from course without “F” 12: Window On Wesley: Exploration and Discernment for Prospective Students – 9:00 May AM-3:30 PM 1: Deadline for submitted Need-Based Financial Aid Requests 15: Biblical/Theological chapters of D.Min. project papers due for graduating students 5 -9: Last week of classes; Exams 25-29: Fall Break – NO CLASSES. Happy Thanksgiving! 7: Spring 2014 semester grades for graduating students due 12: COMMENCEMENT December 13-23: D.Min. May Intensive Term 1: Application deadline for Master’s degree and Non-degree 21: Spring 2014 semester grades for continuing students due students entering Spring 2014 27 - August 1: Summer Terms I & II 4: Academic Planning for Entering Students 9-13: Last week of classes; Exams June 23-31 SEMINARY OFFICES CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS 11: Academic Planning for Entering Students 16-27: D.Min. Global Asian Intensive Term January 17: Window On Wesley: Exploration and Discernment for Prospective Students – 9:00 1: Federal Holiday – NO CLASSES AM-3:30 PM 3: Fall 2013 semester grades due 21: PMM I General Orientation 6-17: J-TERM (MASTERS); JAN INTENSIVE (D.MIN.) 20: MLK Jr. Day – NO CLASSES July 22: Academic Planning for Entering Students 9:00 AM; 1: Application deadline for Master’s students for Fall 2014 SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN AT 1:00 PM 4: D.Min. Spring (May) 2014 Term papers due 24: Orientation for Entering Students in Spring 2014 7-31: Course of Study School 31: (End of the first full week of classes) Last day to add course without instructor’s 19: PMM I General Orientation signature
Important Dates 2014-15
August January 1: Application deadline for Non-Degree students entering Fall 5-16: January Term/D.Min. January Intensives 2014 21: Spring semester classes begin at 1:00 PM 21: SPP Orientation 23: PMM I General Orientation March 25: Fall semester classes begin; PMM I Summer Internship face- 2-6: Reading Week – NO CLASSES to-face colloquy 9-April 3 – Registration for Summer and Fall 2015
September April 1: Labor Day Holiday – NO CLASSES 1: Easter Recess begins 12:00 PM – NO P.M. CLASSES 2-3: Easter Recess – NO CLASSES October 6-10: Reading Week – NO CLASSES May 13-Nov. 7: Registration for Spring 2015 classes 4-8: Last week of classes; Exams 11: Commencement November 12-22: D.Min. May Intensives 24-28: Fall Break – NO CLASSES 25-July 31: Summer Term
December July 8-12: Last week of classes; Exams 6-30: Course of Study School
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014
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Table of Contents
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Introduction 7 Welcome from the President 8 Mission and Ministry 10 Accreditation 10 Location 11 History 12 The Wesley Campus 13 The Library 14 The Seminary Community 15
Academic Offerings at Wesley: A Brief Overview 16 Programs of Study 17 Degree Programs 17 Other Academic Programs 19 Institutional Affiliations 20 Wesley’s Centers 23 Special Opportunities 24
Admissions 27 Welcome 28 Master’s Degrees 29 Dual Master’s Degrees 32 Dual Degree with American University 33 Certificates, Specializations and Academic Programs 34 Doctoral Degree 38 Non-Degree (Special) Students 39 International Students 41 Theological Studies in U.S. Contexts Certificate 44 Transfer Admission 45
Financial Information 46 General Costs 47 Tuition 47 Fees 47 Dormitories 48 Dining Room/Refectory 50 Additional Services 50 Payments and Refunds 51 Estimating the Cost of Attendance 52
Curriculum 57 Overview 58 Objectives for Professional Degree Programs 58 Master of Divinity 61 Contextual Education: Ministry in an Interconnected World 64 Practice in Ministry & Mission 65 Student Pastor Program 67 Program, Specializations, Fellowships, & Certifications 69 Emerging Ministry Program & Specialization 69 Missional Church Program & Specialization 70 Missional Fellows 71 Urban Ministry Program & Specialization 73 Urban Ministry Fellows 74 Youth and Young Adult Ministry Program 75 Certificate in Theology and the Arts 76 Doctor of Ministry 78 Master of Arts 83 Master of Theological Studies 84 Dual Degrees with American University 86 Theological Studies in U.S. Contexts Certificate 91
Academic Regulations 92 Preparation for Study 93 Academic Planning and Advising 95 Registration 100 Evaluation and Grading 108 Transfer Credit 111 Advanced Standing 113 Graduation 114 Academic Records 115 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act statement 116 Grievance Policy, Academic Standards & Disciplinary Actions 119
Course Listings 123 Overview 124 Ordination Requirements 124 BI – Biblical Interpretation 125 CF – Christian Teaching & Formation 128 CH – History of Christianity 129 CM – Congregational Life & Ministry 131 ES – Christian Ethics/Sociology 136 IS – Integrated Theological Studies 138 MM – Practice in Ministry & Mission 139 NC – Non-Credit 141 PC – Pastoral Care & Counseling 142 PW – Preaching and Worship 143 RA – Religion and the Arts 145 ST – Systematic Theology 148 WR – World Religions/Ecumenics 152 DM – Doctor of Ministry Courses by Track 154
Personnel 165 Board of Governors 166 Faculty 167 Administrative Faculty 168 Adjunct Faculty 2013-2014 169 Colloquy Leaders 2013-2014 170 Retired Faculty 172 Administration and Staff 173 Commencement Class of May 13, 2013 175
Appendix 177 Non-Discrimination Statement 178 Equal Opportunity Statement 178 Inclusive Language Policy 178 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) Statement 178 Suggested Degree Plan Templates 179 Master of Divinity Degree Requirements One-Sheet 186
Introduction
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Welcome from the President
Here’s a way I understand the goal of seminary education. It comes from Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., Justice of the Supreme Court in the early 20th century. He said: “I would not give a fig for the simplicity on this side of complexity. But I would give my life for the simplicity on the other side of complexity.”
Here’s my image of that journey: seminary getting to know who this really A river starts in the high mountains is so that you can sing a love song that’s where it is new and confident; but then really about him and about what he it flows into the lowlands, the delta hopes for. region. Think of the Green Delta of the I also try to remember that I Ganges or the Mississippi Delta or where must be like the Apostle Paul. He had to the Tigris meets the Euphrates. It’s say things about God to people who where the river breaks up and seems to weren’t his people. Like him, we don’t be lost. It’s where floods happen. But it is get to preach only to the choir and the also where the fertile soil and abundant already convinced. Like Paul, I have to life can be found; it’s where civilizations make a good case so that what I believe are born. And then beyond, the river is believable. returns to the sea, finding its true And we should beware of source. hypocrisy. I hope we send you from this Going to seminary is like arriving place prepared to say things about God in an intellectual and spiritual delta in your own words. But I also hope we region: you can feel like you are send you out to mean what you say and swamped and have lost your way. Yet we lead the church on a true course to be a are here because we believe that blessing to the world. If I am at a loss for somewhere in front of all our words is words, or find myself saying things that the source of the Word itself, where don’t really matter, I think about the Alpha and Omega meet. There are some words Jesus used for his first sermon. He things I keep in mind myself on this emerged from his own delta region in journey. the wilderness of Judea. And he walked The first is that talking about the into his home synagogue and opened the Christian faith is like singing a love song scripture and said: “The Spirit of the about Jesus Christ. Don’t let Jesus be Lord is upon me, because he has only your first crush or your college anointed me to preach good news to the romance. Use your time now in poor. He has sent me to proclaim release
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to the captives and recovery of sight to may sometimes feel like the collapse of the blind, to set at liberty those who are the tower of Babel – all those different oppressed, to proclaim the acceptable voices – but it is really more like an year of the Lord.” experience of the Pentecost community. In the library and the classroom, All of it is designed to help you speak in you will experience the thoughts of your own words about God in ways that generations of Christians who have will be more eloquent and closer to the struggled like you to be faithful. Rely truth. upon the faculty and staff. They are righteous people. They are answering a call to ministry and they rejoice at your decision to answer yours. And know that the Board of Governors, the alumni and the friends of this Seminary pray for your success. Immerse yourself in the rich diversity of people you find here. It
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Mission and Ministry talents of lay and clergy alike, our degree programs are tailored to fit varying The mission of Wesley Theological vocational goals. All reflect an emphasis Seminary is to equip persons for on preparing those called to leadership Christian ministry and leadership in the in the church. The range of educational church and the world, to advance programs at Wesley displays our theological scholarship, and to model a understanding that all ministers—elder prophetic voice in the public square. and deacon, lay and ordained, professional and nonprofessional—are Wesley is a graduate theological school called to proclaim the reconciling and of The United Methodist Church and a liberating gospel of Jesus Christ to a member of the Washington Theological broken world. Beyond our degree Consortium, and theological education programs, the Seminary’s work of at Wesley reflects our joint preparing persons for ministry is carried commitments to our Methodist heritage out in programs of continuing education and to the ecumenical movement. At the for pastors, in lay certification programs, beginning of the 21st century, Wesley and through educational programs Theological Seminary embraces a offered to the community at large. renewed global vision of ministry, as we Wesley’s commitment is to equip the learn from the experiences of Christians whole people of God for the work of in other lands. We are open to dialogue ministry. with all the world’s varied communities, and welcome cooperation with all who work for peace and justice. Accreditation
At Wesley Theological Seminary, we seek Accreditation is a voluntary, non- to ground learning in the scripture and governmental process that gives public traditions that provide the church’s recognition to institutions that meet identity in the gospel, and to prepare published standards of academic and students for the practice of ministry. administrative quality. The purpose of Therefore, every part of the curriculum accreditation is to assure the public of is theological in character, and the quality of an institution and its practically related to the church’s life. dedication to high standards, as well as The educational process is designed to its commitment to continuous bring classroom and field learning into improvement. complementary relationship. To accomplish this, the Seminary actively The U.S. Department of Education collaborates with local churches, formally recognizes accrediting hospitals and agencies to provide commissions that meet all federal contexts for the practice of ministry. standards. Further, the Council on Church officials, pastors, and laity help Higher Education Accreditation in the training, supervision, and (CHEA) extends recognition to evaluation of Wesley students. accrediting bodies and their
institutions that meet established Since the whole church is called to be in quality standards. ministry that engages the gifts and
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Wesley Theological Seminary and its government tuition reimbursement degree programs (M.Div., M.A., M.T.S., programs, the Department of Veterans and D.Min.) are accredited by the Affairs’ GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon following professional, regional, and programs, and many corporate religious organizations: education assistance programs. The The Commission on Accrediting of the Seminary is an employer supporter of Association of Theological Schools in the the National Guard and Reserve and is a United States member of the Association for Clinical and Canada Pastoral Education. Credits and degrees 10 Summit Park Drive earned through Wesley are recognized Pittsburgh, PA 15275 USA for promotion, assignment, and position Telephone: 412-788-6505 qualification standards within the Fax: 412-788-6510 military and federal government. Website: www.ats.edu
Commission on Higher Education of Location The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools The city of Washington generates a 3624 Market St. multitude of opportunities for Philadelphia, PA 19104 engagement at local, national and global (215) 662-5606 phone levels. As the seat of national www.msche.org government, Washington offers the intrigues of Capitol Hill and the The University Senate of The United embassies of dozens of countries, where Methodist Church – General Board of national and international politics are Higher Education and Ministry played out daily. A city struggling with (GBHEM) its identity and economy, Washington P.O. Box 340007 provides opportunities for student Nashville, TN 37203-0007 education and ministry in neglected and (615) 340-7400 phone hurting inner city neighborhoods and www.umc.org neighborhoods in transition, as well as in affluent suburbs, open country and rural Wesley Theological Seminary is licensed villages. Additional educational by: enrichment is provided by six major The Government of the District of universities, more than a dozen smaller Columbia Education Licensure colleges and universities within a twenty Commission mile radius, and the riches of the Library 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 350 North of Congress. Centers for the arts and Washington, DC 20001 entertainment include the John F. (202) 727-6436 phone Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Smithsonian Institution, the As an accredited institution, Wesley is National Galleries, and a host of private eligible to participate in federal galleries, theaters, museums and educational entitlement programs such performing organizations. as Title IV financial aid including Pell Grants, military tuition assistance, Religious traditions of all kinds find expression in Washington. Nearly every
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religious body in the United States has a Church. Simultaneously, Wesley congregation here, many with nationally Theological Seminary became one of recognized centers such as the National thirteen seminaries of the new United Cathedral of the Episcopal Church, the Methodist Church. Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, the Islamic Center Wesley continues to celebrate its move Mosque and centers of the United to the city of Washington through these Methodist, Presbyterian and Roman early years of the new millennium. In Catholic churches. 2009 a new downtown presence and center of faithful learning opened with Wesley @ Mount Vernon Square. At the History 4500 Massachusetts Avenue campus, the revitalization of Oxnam Chapel in 2010 Wesley Theological Seminary enjoys a signaled the merging of traditional and vigorous and healthy life, rooted in a contemporary liturgical space in an proud tradition and looking to a future educational setting. Across the of challenge and excellence. Our origin courtyard, the Library underwent major was in the 1881 meeting of the Maryland renovation in 2011. In the same year, the Annual Conference of the Methodist Board of Governors affirmed the Protestant Church. Enabling legislation Seminary’s decision to build a brand new of that year led to a charter on the dormitory on-campus. This new campus of Western Maryland College in residence hall is slated to open in time Westminster, Maryland. For more than for the Fall 2013 semester. The Seminary half a century the Seminary thrived there continues to secure its foothold in the as the training center for ministers of the restoration of the Church through its Methodist Protestant Church. varied strategic initiatives, taking advantage of both its location in In 1939, with the union of the three Washington, D.C. and its connections major branches of Methodism, across the globe. Westminster Seminary became one of ten schools of theology of the new Since its founding in 1882 the Seminary Methodist Church. The new union has had nine presidents: Thomas enhanced the Seminary’s growth and Hamilton Lewis (1882-1886); James helped it define a role of service to both Thomas Ward (1886-1897); Hugh the Methodist Church and the broader Latimer Elderdice (1897-1933); Fred Christian communion. After careful Garrigus Holloway (1933-1935); Charles study of many pertinent factors, it was Edward Forlines (1935-1943); Lester Allen decided in 1955 that the Seminary should Welliver (1943-1955); Norman L. Trott move from Westminster to the present (1955-1967); John L. Knight (1967-1982); site in Washington, D.C. In 1958, the G. Douglass Lewis (1982-2002); and Seminary took up residence at its new David F. McAllister-Wilson, who was campus and was renamed Wesley installed in October 2002. Theological Seminary. Deans of the Seminary have included In 1968 the Methodist Church merged Harold DeWolf (1965-1972); J. Philip with the Evangelical United Brethren Wogaman (1972-1983); Marjorie Church to form The United Methodist
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Suchocki (1984-1990); M. Douglas Meeks Prayer Room. Some faculty offices and (1990-1998); Bruce C. Birch (1998-2009; are also located in Straughn Dormitory. 2012-13); Amy G. Oden, (2009-2012); and Robert K. Martin (2013-). Carroll Apartments* is a residence building with 43 apartments for students with or without families. The Wesley Campus The New Residence Hall*, opening in The academic and administrative Fall of 2013 is a newly-constructed buildings on Wesley’s campus were LEED-Certified Green building with 76 constructed between 1956 and 1963. beds in either double or single Recent renovations have brought new occupancy dormitory style rooms with technology into every classroom, the semi-private baths. Each floor offers Library and Oxnam Chapel, as well as community kitchens and lounge areas enabling the Seminary to meet new and six study/ worship spaces. instructional technology demands for distance learning and in the online Our landmark Clarence Elderkin Bell counterparts to traditional face-to-face Tower is a campanile-type structure classes. rising 95 feet above the campus, topped with four bells and overlooking the Kresge Academic Center includes Barbara Milton Kettler Court and the classrooms, faculty offices, a campus Wesley Hill, site of the life-sized statue dining room (the Refectory), a student of John Wesley atop a horse – a popular lounge and locker room, a mailroom and location for student and staff gatherings student copy center, Elderdice Hall, the during the warmer months. Smith Board Room, an open studio for visual arts, the Dadian Art Gallery, and At the opposite end of Massachusetts the offices of the G. Douglass Lewis Avenue lies the Mount Vernon Square Center for Church Leadership. building, Wesley’s downtown presence through its partnership with Mt. Vernon The Norman L. Trott Administration Place and Asbury United Methodist Building houses the G. Bromley Oxnam Churches. This location includes Memorial Chapel, administrative offices, classrooms and faculty offices, an and classrooms. Atrium and Theater for both meetings and performing arts, and Birch Hall*, a The Library contains a collection of over suite of apartments and dorm-style 190,000 items in addition to study space housing and the current location of and ever-expanding research facilities. Wesley’s first intentional community of (Read more about the Library below.) students.
Straughn Dormitory* is a * More information about campus coeducational residence hall with housing, including price schedules and dormitory accommodations for men and descriptions of the accommodations, can women. It also houses the Welliver be found in the Finances section of the Community Lounge, a student computer Catalog. lab, and the Bishop W. Earl Ledden
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The Library proceedings, and other historical records of the Methodist Church). The Library at Wesley Theological Seminary serves the research, teaching, A growing collection of electronic and learning needs of the Seminary’s resources are available twenty-four students, faculty, and administration. hours a day, seven days a week through Services are provided throughout the full the Internet. (Some services are limited year; operating hours vary based on class to campus access.) Electronic resources schedules. User services (including include e-journals, e-books, and a diverse research consultation) are delivered in- selection of bibliographic databases, person, over the telephone, and via including ATLAS, Old Testament email. Abstracts, New Testament Abstracts, JSTOR (Arts & Sciences Collection III), The Library’s main collections include Religion and Philosophy Collection, over 175,000 volumes and subscriptions Theological Research Exchange to approximately 400 periodicals. The Network, and Wilson OmniFile Full-text Library’s resources are ecumenical in Select. scope and demonstrate a commitment to the breadth and depth of theological The Library building is a three-floor scholarship. Library holdings are structure which overlooks the campus particularly strong in practical courtyard. Renovated in 2011, the first theological disciplines, Biblical studies, floor Learning Commons provides Wesleyan theology, and Methodist public access terminals and a printer history. The Library’s collections are network for a wide range of computing supplemented by the adjacent Bender needs (e.g., access to the Library’s Library at American University (over one electronic resources and word- million volumes) and the libraries of the processing). It also offers a lounge, study Washington Theological Consortium rooms, and comfortable seating to (also over one million volumes). These accommodate both individual and group institutions provide cooperative study. The Library is a campus Wi-Fi borrowing privileges for Wesley students hotspot. and faculty. The Library also participates in an active national interlibrary loan The Library director and staff work network. actively with faculty and students in understanding community research and In addition to the main collections, the study needs. The Library is committed to Library’s Special Collections include the developing an information literacy John Godsey Collection (German program that cultivates effective Church Struggle, 19th and 20th century research skills for a constantly changing German theology, Karl Barth, and information environment. We take Dietrich Bonhoeffer), the Rare Book seriously the mandate to teach and form Room (rare bibles, hymnals, and a seminary community that integrates publications of certain historical figures faith and scholarship in theological such as John Wesley), and Methodist education. history (journals, conference
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The Seminary Community along with students representing 32 other countries. The Seminary’s faculty Preparation for ministry mandates a of 23 full-time and 30 part-time teachers, community life that is worthy of the as well as our staff of over 40, consist of gospel. As a community of learners, our women and men from a variety of seminarians and faculty alike seek to disciplines, denominations and center their rigorous intellectual racial/ethnic backgrounds. More than pursuits in active and creative worship of one-third of our community consists of God, creating caring relationships within people of color, and people of all ages are this community while developing represented. Women make up nearly informed concern for the world sixty percent of Wesley’s student community. enrollment.
We are committed to the removal of A Student Council is elected annually. barriers to human fellowship. We affirm All matters of general Seminary interest, the dignity and worth of every human as well as issues of particular interest for being. We are committed to students, are considered in this inclusiveness of race, sex and sexual representative forum. This Council also orientation, nationality, economic status sponsors liaison activities with and age. We are committed to working seminarians across the country, toward a barrier-free environment with promotes gender and racial inclusivity, adequate facilities for persons with and sponsors community-building handicapping conditions. events throughout the year.
For the full text of Wesley’s Several organizations that consider Commitment to Diversity statement, issues related to specific constituencies click here. are currently active on our campus. More information on these Bearing in mind that language reflects, organizations, including contact reinforces, and creates social reality, the persons, is available from the Student Seminary expects class conversation and Council. written work to employ language that respects the equal dignity and worth of Association of Black Seminarians ● all human beings. In particular, linguistic Creation Cares (including Garden Club) sexism and racism are to be avoided. ● Korean Student Association ● Literally This Inclusive Language Policy has been Active (LA) ● LOGOS ● Nous ● Of affirmed by the entire Wesley faculty. Sacred Worth (issues of sexuality, gender, and community) ● Plumbline ● Other policies that govern the academic Urban Ministry Student Association community of Wesley Theological (UMSA) ● Wesley Fellowship Seminary may be found in the Appendix by clicking here.
Recent student enrollment included nearly 750 credit-seeking students from 40 states and the District of Columbia,
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Academic Offerings at Wesley: A Brief Overview
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Programs of Study
Wesley’s academic offerings consist of three Master’s level degrees, one Doctoral level degree, non-degree (special) student status, certificates, specializations, and a wide array of credit- seeking and non-credit programs for church leaders and laity alike. Across the broad spectrum of the Seminary curriculum, Wesley’s aim is to nourish a critical understanding of Christian faith, cultivate disciplined spiritual lives, and promote a just and compassionate engagement in the mission of the church in the world.
Degree Programs Additionally there are two fellowship The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is the programs intended to support M.Div. degree most closely tied to a call toward students seeking deep engagement in ordained leadership within most praxis and theology. Urban Ministry mainline Christian denominations. Fellows engage in a program of Wesley’s M.Div. helps prepare students community-based, research-oriented for a lifetime of fruitful leadership three year examination of the forces whether called to parish ministry, a affecting social justice, leadership and specialized chaplaincy or a ministry ministry in the urban environment. beyond the local pastorate. Missional Fellows participate in an intensive service-learning experience M.Div. students may choose to specialize that connects the Fellows with missional in one of the following program areas: church congregations and includes a Youth and Young Adult Ministry self-designed ministry project. Each of (YYAMP), Emerging Ministry (EMP), these fellowship programs has specific Urban Ministry (UMP), or the and competitive admissions criteria. Missional Church (MCP). Additionally, Wesley offers a structured M.Div. For more information and requirements curriculum design tailored for those for the YYAMP, EMP, UMP, MCP serving in pastoral ministry while specializations or the SPP, click here. For studying, known as the Student Pastor information on the fellowship programs, Program (SPP). click here.
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For students seeking focused academic Master’s level students may also pursue a study, the Master of Theological dual degree, combining the Studies (M.T.S.) offers the most requirements of two or more full degree flexibility for completing research across programs into one path through the spectrum of Wesley’s curriculum. A Seminary. Students who opt for this non-professional degree, the M.T.S. may outcome are permitted to share credits lead to further Doctoral level academic between their degree programs, reducing study or any number of non-ordained the overall number of credit hours occupations. required to complete each degree.
The Master of Arts (M.A.) provides the Wesley also has an affiliation with The most flexible program design and the American University, whose main fewest number of credit hours intended campus is next door at 4400 to support working professionals and Massachusetts Avenue. This relationship others who are seeking a theological sparked two dual degree programs grounding for those pursing non- intended to further equip students to ordained ministries, whether that be a serve the global church. The M.T.S.- call to lay leadership, social justice M.A. in International Development activism, or other service in the world. (ID) and the M.T.S.-M.A. in M.A. students may pursue certain International Peace and Conflict specializations (listed above) or Resolution (IPCR) allow students to certifications (listed below) within the pursue Master’s level religious studies M.A. program or even structure their while obtaining a world-class education M.A. program in order to pursue United at AU’s highly ranked School of Methodist Deacon’s orders, however this International Service. Graduate will necessitate added hours of study certificates through the School of beyond the required hours of the M.A. International Service may also be degree. pursued by Wesley students.
Certificate programs available to any The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) is the Master’s degree student allow for more advanced professional degree intended rigorous study within specific for practicing ordained ministers and disciplines. These include the clergy in the mainline church who have Certificate in Theology and the Arts, already earned an M.Div. degree. D.Min. which focuses on bridging the gap candidates apply for a specific track and between the conceptual and practical participate in intensive terms held twice realms of art and theology and the a year on Wesley’s campus. Additional National Capital Semester for pre- and post-course work, immersions Seminarians (NCSS), a semester-long and elective courses are held throughout intensive study of ethics, public theology the year. and the political process. The M.Div. and the D.Min. degree For more information about admission curricula have been implemented by to one of Wesley’s certificate programs, Wesley as “professional degrees” in click here. accordance with the standards of the
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 18 Association of Theological Schools in the instructors include both full-time and United States and Canada (ATS). adjunct faculty of Wesley Theological Seminary as well as clergy from the Those considering a transfer to Wesley surrounding area. from another seminary or theological school may have their current transcripts Weekend Course of Study is offered to evaluated for potential waivers of core assist part-time United Methodist Local requirements and a transfer of credit Pastors in fulfilling their educational hours. Students who have previously requirements. Classes are held Friday completed theological or non- afternoons and evenings and Saturday theological Master’s level work may also morning over two weekends, allowing be eligible for Advanced Standing in a students to return to their congregations Wesley degree program. for Sunday morning services.
To learn more about Transfer Admission Certificate in Christian Studies criteria and policies, click here. The Certificate in Christian Studies For prospective students seeking to program is geared toward both United further discern their path to answer Methodist and non-UM students who God’s call, Wesley admits Non-Degree desire either theological enrichment or Students to complete courses for credit equipping for a particular ministry. while deciding whether to apply for a full Interested individuals are encouraged to degree program. Alternatively, students enroll in non-credit courses in biblical may apply for a Trial Year within a studies, church history, theology and degree program or may accept practical ministry. Students who Conditional Admission to begin their complete six (6) courses may receive a Seminary studies. Certificate in Christian Studies. This certificate is also ideal for pastors serving For more information about Non- congregations that do not require a Degree student status, click here. Master of Divinity degree to practice ministry. Course sessions will be held at For more information about the Trial Wesley's campus, from Friday afternoon Year and Conditional Admission through Saturday afternoon. Each opportunities, click here. course is comprised of two weekend sessions scheduled approximately one month apart and are taken in Other Academic Programs conjunction with Wesley’s weekend Course of Study program. Please note: Course of Study School Courses in the Certificate in Christian Studies Program will not earn graduate- The Course of Study Program (COS) is level credit and cannot be transferred to a year-round experiential and classroom a Wesley degree program. learning process for licensed United Methodist Local Pastors. The five-year program meets in the summer and consists of two terms of two weeks each, with two classes taken per term. Course
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 19 Deacon Education Christian Education, Youth Ministry, Spiritual Formation and Evangelism. We Wesley has partnered with Pfeiffer offer these courses on campus, at several University in North Carolina to provide extension sites and online. Wesley also deacon education and ordination for offers United Methodist (UM) Studies people of The United Methodist Church to students at other seminaries in the Southeast Jurisdiction via the throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Center for Deacon Education. This Master’s level courses in Bible, church unique program focuses on deacon history, mission, theology, worship, UM ordination, covering all of the Basic polity, history, doctrine and evangelism Graduate Theological Studies courses are required for ordination and must be during a two-year cycle. Courses are taken at a seminary approved by the taught during the Fall and Spring United Methodist Senate. Through semesters, as well as during January and several partnerships with non-UM May intensive terms, at the Pfeiffer seminaries including those listed in the campus in Charlotte, NC. Students next section, Wesley’s curriculum is admitted to the Center for Deacon available to United Methodist students Education are considered non-degree on a non-degree basis. students in full standing and may take any Master’s level course at Wesley’s Washington, D.C. campus or online Institutional Affiliations offerings for credit. Important to the life and growth of Theological Studies in U.S. Contexts Wesley Theological Seminary’s core Certificate mission is its affiliation with other theological and academic institutions. By The Theological Studies in U.S. forming these relationships, Wesley Contexts Certificate provides students encourages its students to experience from outside the United States with an different educational locations, thereby immersion in theological studies in U.S. promoting new contexts and methods of contexts. Students are recommended for pedagogical inquiry. participation by the Dean or President of their home seminary and must enroll in The American University a full-time semester load while in residence at Wesley to complete the Wesley enjoys a special relationship with certificate. This program brings students its neighbor, American University (AU). from Africa, Europe and Asia to the Wesley students who had a “B” average United States for a single semester of in college or who have satisfactorily study. completed twenty-four credit hours of theological studies are permitted to take United Methodist Certification and graduate courses at AU while paying the Studies Seminary’s hourly tuition rate. AU undergraduate and graduate students Wesley Theological Seminary provides are permitted to register for Seminary courses that fulfill the requirements for courses on a comparable basis. This United Methodist Certification in cooperative registration agreement provides for a widening of perspective
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 20 and general enrichment in both their on-site experiences. There is also a Seminary and University classrooms. three credit hour option in independent Additionally Wesley students have access policy research. to certain American University resources, such as the library and the NCSS is open to any student who has fitness center. More information about completed at least one year of a degree American University may be found at program in a seminary accredited by ATS their website, www.american.edu. and who is recommended by their home seminary. Students from participating Eastern Mennonite Seminary seminaries are charged for tuition at their home institution’s regular tuition Beginning in 2010, Wesley Theological rate and pay these charges through their Seminary began a relationship with home seminary. They also agree to Eastern Mennonite University’s return to their own institution at the Seminary in Virginia. Both EMU and conclusion of the semester. WTS have agreed to allow reciprocal admission to the other seminary’s In addition to the institutions of the student community by offering a range Washington Theological Consortium, of summer courses not otherwise the seminaries in the following list have available to students. become Participating Institutions in NCSS with a designated faculty National Capital Semester for representative: Seminarians (NCSS) Asbury Theological Seminary ● Associated Through the National Capital Semester Mennonite Biblical Seminaries ● Bangor for Seminarians program, Wesley and Theological Seminary ● Boston University non-Wesley students participate in a School of Theology ● Candler School of semester-long, intensive program of Theology, Emory University ● Catholic Theological Union (Chicago) ● Christian study in ethics, theology and public Theological Seminary (Indianapolis) ● policy. The program brings together Colgate Rochester Divinity School ● seminary students from accredited Columbia Theological Seminary (Georgia) ● theological schools across the country Drew University Theological School ● Duke for a combination of classroom University Divinity School ● Earlham School experience, field visits and internships. of Religion ● Garrett-Evangelical The program’s core is a four credit hour Theological Seminary ● Gordon-Conwell seminar dealing with the intersection of Theological Seminary ● Harvard University faith and political life, domestic and Divinity School ● Iliff School of Theology ● international policy issues, and the role Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta) Lancaster Theological Seminary of the church in public life. This ● ● Lexington Theological Seminary ● theoretical foundation is supplemented Meadville/Lombard Theological School ● with field visits to an array of Methodist Theological School in Ohio ● governmental and private offices Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ● involved in various aspects of public life. New Brunswick Theological Seminary ● Most students combine the seminar with Northern Baptist Theological Seminary ● an internship program involving North Park Theological Seminary ● Pacific disciplined written and oral reflection on School of Religion ● Perkins School of Theology ● Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 21 ● Princeton Theological Seminary ● School each spring; one Wesley student will of Theology at Claremont (California) ● spend a full-time semester studying in Southern Methodist University ● Union Sweden, while one Stockholm student Theological Seminary (New York) ● Union lives on Wesley’s campus and enrolls in Theological Seminary (Virginia) ● United courses here. Theological Seminary (Dayton, Ohio) ● United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities ● University of Dubuque Theological Union Presbyterian Seminary Seminary ● Vanderbilt University Divinity (UPSem) School Beginning in 2011, Wesley Theological For more information on applying to the Seminary began a relationship with NCSS program at Wesley Theological Union Presbyterian Seminary in Seminary, click here. Richmond, VA. Both UPSem and WTS have agreed to allow reciprocal Pfeiffer University admission to the other seminary’s student community by offering a range Wesley’s relationship with Pfeiffer of courses not otherwise available to University in North Carolina continues students. In addition, Wesley will offer to permit students an opportunity for its United Methodist Studies courses at cross-registration at either institution, as Union for the benefit of UM students detailed in the section above. More there. More information is available on information is available on Pfeiffer’s the UPSem’s website at www.upsem.edu. Center for Deacon Education website at www.pfeiffer.edu/university/centers- Washington Theological Consortium and-institutes/center-for-deacon- (WTC) education Wesley is a full member institution in Pittsburgh Theological Seminary the Washington Theological (PTS) Consortium, a group of seminaries and schools of theology in the greater Beginning in 2011, Wesley Theological Washington, D.C. area. The Consortium Seminary began a relationship with affords our students a rich array of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in opportunities through connection with Pennsylvania. Wesley offers its United these other full member institutions: Methodist Studies courses on location at PTS as part of this agreement. More Capital Bible Seminary ● The School of information is available on the PTS Religious Studies at The Catholic University website at www.pts.edu of America ● Howard University Divinity School John Leland Center for Theological ● Studies ● Lutheran Theological Seminary, Stockholm School of Theology Gettysburg ● The Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican Beginning in 2011, Wesley Theological House of Studies ● Reformed Theological Seminary began a relationship with Seminary ● Virginia Theological Seminary ● Stockholm School of Theology in The Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Sweden. This unique partnership Theology at Virginia Union University includes a student exchange program
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 22 Additionally, the Consortium includes Wesley’s Centers the following associate and affiliated members: Center for the Missional Church (CMC) The Graduate School of Islamic and Social Sciences ● InterFaith Conference of The Center for the Missional Church, Metropolitan Washington ● St. Paul’s opening in 2013 and housed at Wesley’s College ● Shalem Institute for Spiritual Mount Vernon Square location, will turn Formation ● Woodstock Theological Center the Church inside out by equipping All M.Div. students are required to take Christian leaders to guide and inspire at least one elective course (of two or congregations to missional engagement more credits) at a member institution of through collaborative teaching, learning, the Consortium. This course must be research and community engagement so taught by a non-Wesley faculty member. that the Church makes and engages M.Div. students are strongly encouraged disciples for the transformation of the to complete their Consortium world. requirement prior to their last semester in Seminary. All degree students at For more information on the Center for Wesley may take a course at one or more the Missional Church’s initiatives, visit Consortium schools during the fall and www.wesleyseminary.edu/mvs spring semesters without additional charge beyond the regular WTS tuition rate. (Taking multiple Consortium Henry Luce III Center for the Arts courses in the same semester must be and Religion (LCAR) approved by the Dean.) The arts offer rich opportunities for The Consortium also offers special exploration of difficult questions, courses and seminars organized on an creative expressions in worship, and the inter-seminary basis with cooperating spiritual formation of students. The faculty drawn from different Luce Center’s personnel animate the institutions. These arrangements make infusion of artistic insights into Wesley’s dozens of additional, unique courses curriculum with the transformative available to all theological students power of art while offering opportunities within the Consortium. Additionally, for synthesis between the arts and Wesley students have direct access to all religion in a variety of contexts. The Consortium member institution’s LCAR’s faculty are experts in music, libraries, containing more than one drama, liturgical dance, literature and million volumes in theology and related the visual arts. LCAR’s on-campus disciplines. More information about the facilities include a fine arts studio for the Washington Theological Consortium Seminary community’s use, and the may be found at their website, Dadian Gallery, which is open to the www.washtheocon.org. public throughout the year.
For more information on the policies The Certificate in Theology and the governing cross-consortium registration Arts allows students to complete a at WTC member institutions, click here. sequence of Religion and the Arts
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 23 elective courses toward a companion on their journey to becoming visionary certificate, which is awarded upon spiritual leaders. For Wesley students, completion a Master’s degree. For more the Center enhances the Seminary’s information on the Certificate in capacity to provide a foundation in Theology and the Arts, click here. church leadership of the highest quality. For congregational and denominational In addition to incorporating arts into leaders, the Center addresses those key Seminary curriculum, the Center faculty leadership issues so crucial to the place special emphasis on the practical church’s faithful witness through aspects of incorporating the arts into the seminars, publications, research and lives of worshipping communities. fellowships.
To increase public understanding of the For more information on the Lewis relationship between art and the Center, visit their website at religious enterprise, the Center sponsors www.churchleadership.com. residencies for artists in a wide array of mediums, dialogues between artists and theologians, and regularly scheduled exhibits in the Dadian Gallery. Special Opportunities
For more information on the Luce Additional alternative non-institutional Center, visit their website at relationships allow Wesley students to www.wesleyseminary.edu/LCAR. enhance their studies while at Seminary.
G. Douglass Lewis Center for Appalachian Ministries Educational Church Leadership (LCCL) Resource Center (AMERC)
In support of the mission of Wesley as a Wesley participates in the Appalachian church-based seminary, the Lewis Ministries Educational Resource Center seeks to advance the theological Center (AMERC) consortium, providing understanding and leadership practices students an opportunity for specialized of Christian leaders for their faithful preparation for ministry in the service in the church and in society. The Appalachian churches and other Center seeks to bring together theology missionary settings, with particular and management, scholars and attention to small-town and rural practitioners, research and application. congregations. AMERC currently makes grants to consortium member The G. Douglass Lewis Center for seminaries that sponsor and run travel Church Leadership is building a new seminars in Appalachian settings. These vision for church leadership grounded in seminars are open to Wesley students. faith, informed by knowledge, and Information on seminars can be exercised in effective practice. obtained from the Wesley PMM Office Theological students and congregational or from the AMERC office, 300 Harrison and denominational leaders benefit from Road, Berea, KY 40403 or its website, the teaching, research, publications and www.amerc.org resources provided by the Lewis Center
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 24 Denominational Studies on enrollment of students seeking ordination. Those requiring such courses Wesley Theological Seminary seeks to should contact the Office of the Dean or meet the specific educational needs of speak with the student serving as the students from different denominations denominational representative. and to cooperate fully with denominational judicatories represented Hispanic Summer Program by students. Those enrolled in a degree program at Wesley may expect to During two weeks of every summer, complete their Denominational Studies Wesley co-sponsors a Hispanic Summer via the available curriculum. In addition, Program at a site in the continental the Seminary’s advising practices are United States or Puerto Rico. Hispanic designed to help students fulfill all students and others who are bilingual denominational requirements using and interested in Hispanic ministries elective credit. In some cases, certain may attend this academic program and core requirements may even be fulfilled take a maximum of two courses for two at other denominationally-affiliated credits each. Courses cover a wide range seminaries. in the theological curriculum, and are The Master of Divinity degree program taught with the Latino church in mind. is a professional degree. It is designed so M.Div. students who participate in this that students will take the full range of program may have the Consortium required courses for certification as a requirement waived. For more United Methodist Elder or Deacon. information about this program, contact Some annual conferences of the United the Office of the Dean. Methodist Church have established additional requirements that the Partner Churches Seminary’s curriculum also meets. Click here for more information about As a church-based Seminary, Wesley is meeting the requirements for United directly involved in preparing leaders to Methodist Church ordination and/or serve in ordained ministry throughout probationary membership. the Washington metropolitan region and beyond. Through the Seminary’s Courses in non-UM history, polity and Contextual Education program, many theology, as required of students in other Partner Churches host degree denominations, are offered on a regular candidates for one- or two-year field cycle on behalf of the other religious internships across a wide variety of communities served by Wesley. Polity denominations. Additionally, Wesley’s courses and other independent directed neighbors include congregations and studies are available for students from organizations near the main campus and the African Methodist Episcopal Church, at the Partnership @ Mt. Vernon United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Square. These churches and centers Church (U.S.A.), Baptist Church, and the provide a specific and continual learning Unitarian Universalist Association. foundation upon which the Seminary Theology courses in the Reformed can advance its mission. Such tradition are also offered. Courses are congregations include: regularly offered as needed, depending
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 25 Asbury UMC ● Calvary Baptist Church ● Downtown Cluster of Congregations ● Emory UMC ● Martha’s Table ● Metropolitan Memorial UMC ● Mount Vernon Place UMC
For more information on Wesley’s church partners, visit our website at https://www.wesleyseminary.edu/fielded ucation/churchesandagencies
Wesley is also active in worldwide mission and accordingly, the Seminary has developed partnerships and created learning opportunities for students in the following countries: Brazil ● Chile ● China ● Dominican Republic ● Germany ● Hungary ● India ● Korea ● Liberia ● Mexico ● Philippines ● Russia ● Sweden ● Thailand ● Zimbabwe
For more information on Wesley’s global partnerships, visit our website at www.wesleyseminary.edu/global.
Placement of Graduates
The Seminary cooperates fully with representatives of denominational bodies as they visit campus to meet with students concerning employment upon graduation. Virtually all M.Div. graduates are placed in entry level positions as local church pastors or education directors. Those students who identify an occupational call other than to ordained ministry are encouraged to use their faculty advisor as a mentor in enlarging their pool of prospective employment opportunities.
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Admissions
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Welcome to Wesley Theological Seminary!
We recognize that applying to a graduate theological degree program is often the result of a prayerful examination of your call to ministry. We are pleased that you are considering Wesley to further explore and prepare for the realization of that call. We look forward to joining with you to provide a spiritually enriching and professionally fruitful seminary experience.
Gender, racial, ethnic, generational and assistance, and campus visits. We can denominational diversity give the also help you decide how best to meet Seminary the texture and depth of a rich any specific denominational academic tapestry. Differences are celebrated here, requirements. Please feel free to contact as they lead to lively discussion and us: important intercultural understanding. Worship and community life are a part Admissions Office: of your Wesley education that is just as [email protected] important as the faculty and curriculum. Wesley is committed to supporting all Wesley Theological Seminary students in their theological education 4500 Massachusetts Ave., NW and encourages applications from Washington, DC 20016-5690 previously underrepresented groups as we strive to help make ministry more +1 (800) 882-4987 toll-free reflective of the world today. Our (202) 885-8659 student body comprises more than 30 (202) 885-8585 fax denominations in addition to United Methodist, as well as a wide range of Seminary Switchboard: physical abilities. We are well on our way (202) 885-8600 voice/TTY to creating an environment that is truly (202) 885-8605 fax barrier-free in attitude as well as physical design.
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Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 28 expects that whatever the undergraduate major, preparation for theological study Master’s should include foundations in the following areas: language and literature; American and World history; social Degrees sciences; psychology; philosophy; natural sciences; and the arts and music.
Master of Divinity Where an applicant’s academic background appears significantly Master of Arts lacking, the Admissions Committee may prescribe additional preparatory work or Master of Theological Studies may require the applicant to take the Miller Analogies Test. Undergraduate Pre-Seminary Studies deficiencies identified at the time of admission must be cleared by the time Wesley follows the recommendation of thirty credit hours are completed at the Association of Theological Schools in Wesley if the student is to continue in the United States and Canada, which the M.Div., M.A., or M.T.S. degree states that undergraduate education program. should provide • the ability to write and speak If you have any questions about your English clearly and correctly particular pattern of preparation, please • the ability to think clearly consult the Director of Admissions. • an acquaintance with the world of persons and ideas, the world of Admission Criteria nature, and the world of human affairs. Admission to any Wesley degree program requires a bachelor’s degree or Accordingly, the faculty have adopted equivalent from a regionally accredited the following policy concerning pre- college. Admission is based on academic seminary studies: achievement and the Seminary’s ability to meet your goals. In addition, M.Div. Education for ministry neither begins applicants will be assessed on your nor ends with seminary. The faculty of personal and professional qualifications Wesley Theological Seminary believe for Christian ministry. that an undergraduate education rich in the liberal arts is essential to a full Your academic record should reflect a ministry in the contemporary world, and grade point average of at least 2.70 at the is the most desirable preparation for undergraduate level. If you do not meet seminary study. Intellectual curiosity this criterion, you may still be accepted and an active growing mind are essential conditionally and you will have a trial qualities in a prospective student. period where you must successfully complete all coursework with a B- or Recognizing the diversity of better. undergraduate curricula from which our students come, the Seminary normally
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 29 Writing and Speech Assessments Admission Timeline
For Fall 2014 entering degree students: Proficiency in written and spoken English is expected of all Master’s November 1, Application Deadline for degree. candidates. If your written work 2013 Early Acceptance* reveals a deficiency in writing for February 1, Application Deadline for ministry or academic purposes, you may 2014 Merit Scholarship and wish to register for the course NC-112 Urban Ministry or Writing for Ministry. Some students will Missional Fellows be required to work with the Writing Consideration or if Center to strengthen their writing skills. requesting Student Pastor Those students who would benefit from Program Placement focused, practical study on preparation March 1, 2014 Application Deadline for and speaking in ministry may wish to, or F-1 (International) Degree be directed to, register for courses in Students Biblical storytelling or liturgical March 14-16, Scholarship Weekend for performance. 2014 Merit Scholarship Prospective Awardees Applying for Admission May 1, 2014 Requests for On-Campus Housing and Need-Based Please complete all of the following steps Financial Aid Due to apply for admission at Wesley: May 15, 2014 Online registration materials for entering • Complete the online application students distributed form and submit the $60 fee. May 28, 2014 Summer Term begins • Write a short essay of approximately (admitted students for Fall 500 words, discussing the formative 2013 may register for elements in your background, summer courses) focusing especially on what you July 1, 2014 Final Application believe to be the most significant Deadline for Fall Master’s people and events in shaping your Degree Students identity as a person; your sense of June 18, 2014 Academic Planning vocational call and professional Session (in the evening) objective; and your reasons for August 1, 2014 Final Application wanting to pursue your theological Deadline for Fall Non- education at Wesley. Degree (Special) Students • Request that official transcripts For Spring 2015 entering students: from all junior colleges, colleges, December 1, Application Deadline for universities, or seminaries you have 2014 Master’s Degree or Non- attended be sent directly to the Degree (Special) Students Office of Admissions. to begin January 2014 • Send the Recommendation Form to * Fall Master’s degree applications your four recommenders. This form submitted by November 1 will receive is available online or can be priority review, with an admissions completed electronically when decision made no later than December using the online application. 15.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 30 For information on Admissions criteria completed for a conventional letter and timeline for specific programs such grade. as the Certificate in Theology and the Arts, Emerging Ministry Program, Trial Year Missional Church Program, Missional Fellows, National Capital Semester for If you wish to test your call to ministry, Seminarians, Student Pastor Program, you may apply for the M.Div. Trial Year. Urban Ministry Fellows, Urban Ministry In this category, recommendation of a Program or the Youth and Young Adult denominational administrator is not Ministry Program, click here. needed for admission, but will be required for your continuation into the Application Review second year as an M.Div. student.
When your application file is complete, Academic Planning and Community it will be reviewed by the Admissions Life Orientation for New Students Committee, whose members make final decisions on the basis of your entire set An academic planning session and of credentials, including transcripts, community life orientation program for recommendations, and your personal all Master’s degree candidates precedes statement. Submitting your application the beginning of each semester and in a complete and timely manner allows introduces you to the traditions, ideals, us to review and process it thoughtfully and standards of Wesley. The and may give you greater consideration orientation includes academic and for merit scholarship funds if community life forums, group appropriate. The average processing discussions, tours, recreation, worship, time for applications is two months. and fellowship with other students and faculty members. Participation in both Conditional Admission academic planning and orientation is a requirement of the degree programs and If you are applying to a Master’s program must be completed during the student’s and appear to be qualified, but your first thirty credit hours. preparation is difficult to appraise, you may be admitted conditionally. You will Students will also be assigned a faculty remain on this status until you have advisor by the beginning of their first successfully completed 15 credit hours of semester. All core faculty share academic work as a Wesley student. At responsibility for advising degree that time, your application will be candidates at Wesley. The Director of reassessed and you will be admitted or the M.T.S. Program advises all M.T.S. dismissed from continuing work at candidates and the Director of the M.A. Wesley. As a conditional student, you Program advises all M.A. candidates. must take a minimum of six credit hours per semester and are expected to earn at least a 2.70 GPA in those courses. A failure in any course will result in dismissal. Courses, except those offered only on a Pass/Fail basis, must be
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 31 Dual Master’s Degree
Students seeking more than one Master’s level degree within Wesley should indicate this on their application. The personal statement should elaborate on why the student feels called to complete more than one degree. No additional application requirements are necessary.
Students who wish to add an additional Master’s degree while in progress toward completion of a degree at Wesley should use the Degree Change Request Form available in the Registrar’s Office or at www.wesleyseminary.edu/forms to apply for the additional degree. This request will be assessed by the Admissions staff in consultation with the Dean’s Office and the Registrar.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 32 For more information on the degree requirements for the dual degree Dual Degrees programs, click here. with American University
M.T.S. in Conjunction with M.A. in International Peace and Conflict Resolution
M.T.S. in Conjunction with M.A. in International Development
Those who wish to apply for the dual degree must be admitted separately to each program.
To be considered for the Master of Theological Studies at Wesley, the student must submit an application, a statement of purpose, academic transcripts, references, and an application fee as described above in the section on Master’s applications.
To be considered for the Master of Arts at American University, the interested student should visit American University’s School of International Service Graduate Admissions page at http://www.american.edu/sis/admission s/grad.cfm.
AU’s SIS requires applicants to submit an application, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, and an application fee. Please visit their website for complete details.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 33 specializations require no additional experience other than an interest in the Certificates, field and a desire to pursue one of these three ministries as they continue to discern their call. Students who add a Specializations specialization to their degree program will be assigned a specific advisor from the faculty. The Practice of Ministry and and Academic Mission (PMM) Office will work with the student to secure a field placement in Programs the specified context. M.A. or M.T.S. students who are interested in any of these specializations should be in touch Degree candidates in a Master’s program with their academic advisor. at Wesley must complete the general requirements for their degree as outlined For more information on the additional in the Curriculum section of this degree requirements for each of these Catalog. Students also have the option of specializations, click here. completing a certificate program or specialization within the degree. Declaring Intent to Specialize Generally, students may only pursue one specialization. Additionally, students Specializations do not have any may apply to one of the competitive additional Admissions criteria. In fellowship programs, described below, consultation with your faculty advisor, during the admissions process. complete the form available online at www.wesleyseminary.edu/forms or in the Registrar’s Office to declare your Specializations: Emerging intent to specialize. The completed form Ministry, Missional Church, should be submitted to the Registrar’s Urban Ministry, and Youth and Office prior to completion of 30 credit Young Adult Ministry hours in the degree program.
Applicants who meet the overall Students joining one of the admission standards for the M.Div. specializations will immediately be program are eligible to apply for a considered active in the specialization specialization in Emerging Ministry once the paperwork has been processed (EMP), Missional Church (MCP), Urban by the Registrar’s Office, which will Ministry (UMP), or Youth and Young notify students of their new advisor. Adult Ministry (YYAMP) at any time prior to the completion of 30 credit Fellowships: Missional hours. The requirements to complete a specialization are in addition to the Fellows and Urban Fellows standard degree requirements and are generally made up of extra elective The Missional Fellows and Urban courses. Students who apply for the Fellows programs allow students to EMP, MCP, UMP or YYAMP focus in and deeply engage in theological
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 34 reflection, research and praxis along Urban Ministry Fellows: Admission with a cohort of peers. Unlike the Information specializations, admission to these fellowship programs is competitive and The Urban Ministry Fellows program is students must apply and gain acceptance designed for students seeking a more concurrent with their entry into the robust immersive experience within the degree program. Urban Ministry Program specialization. Admission to this program is highly Missional Fellows: Admission selective among prospective students Information with excellent academic qualifications who have demonstrated gifts for urban Missional Fellows are required to be full- ministry. Upon acceptance, students will time M.Div. or M.T.S. students taking a be assigned an advisor from the Urban minimum of 9 credit hours each Ministry faculty. Urban Ministry Fellows semester. Missional Fellows need not must also pursue the Urban Ministry pursue the Missional Church Program Program Specialization. specialization, but they may do so if they wish. For more details on the Urban Ministry Fellows curriculum, click here. For more details on the Missional Fellows curriculum, click here. In addition to the standard application for admission, applicants must complete Students who are interested in the a set of additional essays in response to Missional Fellows program are specific questions related to urban encouraged to apply as part of their ministry interests and experiences. admissions process. Alumni of volunteer These essays are read by a committee service corps experiences such as Peace established by the Urban Ministry Corps, United Methodist US-2, Teach faculty committee in addition to review for American, Presbyterian Young adult by the Admissions Office. Volunteers, or Mennonite Voluntary Service programs are particularly Fellowship Deadlines encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit to the Admissions office along All application materials and Urban with their application an essay of no Ministry Fellows and Missional Fellows more than 1,500 words addressing the essays must be received by February 1, following questions: 2014 for priority consideration with the • How have you experienced a call Fall 2014 entering cohort. If invited, to mission and service? attendance at the Scholarship Weekend • What qualifications or (March 14-16, 2014) is highly experiences support your calling recommended for those seeking (including service hours, social admission to this program. justice / mercy ministry experiences, etc) • In what type of ministry setting do you see yourself serving in the future?
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 35 Certificate Programs: Certificate in Theology and the National Capital Semester for Arts Seminarians and Theology and the Arts Admission Criteria
Certification programs at Wesley allow Applicants who meet the overall students to focus their interests and admission standards for any Master’s deepen their understanding of specific level program are eligible to apply for the disciplines. Certificate at any time prior to completion of 30 credit hours. Students who apply for the Certificate should National Capital Semester for have some expertise or experience in one Seminarians (NCSS) Certificate of the artistic disciplines, as demonstrated to a committee of
Religion and Arts faculty through the Admission Criteria presentation of a portfolio, DVD,
audition, or other means appropriate to NCSS is open to any student who has the discipline. Upon acceptance, completed at least one year of a degree students will be assigned an advisor from program in a seminary accredited by ATS the Religion and the Arts (RA) faculty. and who is recommended by their home For more information on the Certificate seminary. Students from non- in Theology & the Arts curriculum, click participating seminaries may also be here. eligible.
Applying for Admission
Applying for Admission Complete the form available in the
Office of the Registrar or online at Students should contact the National www.wesleyseminary.edu/forms and Capital Semester faculty liaison at their submit it with your portfolio and own seminary. Students from non- supporting materials to the Deborah participating seminaries should contact Sokolove, Director of the Center for the Wesley’s Admissions Office directly at Arts and Religion. Admitted degree [email protected] students may submit the application at
any time prior to completion of 30 credit For a list of NCSS Participating hours. Institutions, click here.
Admission Timeline
Students should apply using the same timeline as other Spring entering students. The deadline for Master’s applications to Wesley for Spring 2014 is December 1, 2013.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 36 Student Pastor Program (SPP) Methodist applicants seeking a Student Pastor appointment must be certified Admission Criteria candidates for ordained ministry and have completed License to Preach school The Student Pastor Program is an option by the beginning of the July 1 within the M.Div. program that appointment. Upon acceptance, students integrates student pastorates into the will be assigned an advisor from the educational design of the regular M.Div. Practice in Ministry and Mission faculty. curriculum. This program maximizes the opportunity to relate academic studies to For more details on the Student Pastor the practice of ministry. Student pastors Program curriculum, click here. are usually appointed by United Methodist Conferences to serve as sole Applying for Admission pastor to one or more teaching congregations, though this program is Prospective SPP students should use the also open to non-UMC students under same instructions as all other M.Div. similar circumstances. Additionally, candidates in applying through normal some limited opportunities to serve as an admissions procedures. Questions about assistant pastor in large-member pastoral placements should be directed churches are available and offer a full to the appropriate church officials for range of pastoral duties. Qualified your denomination. In the case of students typically enter the Student United Methodist students these would Pastor Program at the time of their include the District Superintendent and admission to the M.Div. program at the Board of Ordained Ministry for your Wesley. Students who become annual conference. appointed student pastors later in their seminary career are normally not eligible Admission Timeline for this program. Student Pastors are generally admitted Pastor appointments most often are with each Fall entering class. If you are certified United Methodist candidates interested in participating in the Student for ordained ministry and have Pastor Program, your application must completed License to Preach school by be received no later than February 1. the beginning of the July 1 appointment. Student pastorates begin July 1. Staff positions in the local church which encompass a full slate of pastoral responsibilities or non-United
Methodist pastoral candidates may also qualify.
For consideration of a Student Pastor appointment, one must be currently under a pastoral appointment (in any denomination) or awaiting a new appointment that will begin prior to Wesley’s Fall semester. United
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 37 o a personal evaluation of your professional Doctoral competence; o a statement on how you use your seminary education in Degree the practice of ministry, especially studies in Bible, theology, and church Doctor of Ministry history; and o your reason for pursuing a Admission Criteria D.Min. at Wesley. • Have official transcripts from all Admission to any Wesley degree junior colleges, colleges, program requires a bachelor’s degree or universities, or seminaries you equivalent from a regionally accredited have attended sent directly to the college. In addition, applicants for the Office of Admissions. Doctor of Ministry program must hold a • List names, complete mailing Master of Divinity or equivalent from a addresses, and email address of seminary accredited by the Association references. of Theological Schools, and must have • Send the Recommendation Form completed three years of ministry to your four recommenders. This experience prior to entering Wesley’s form is available online or can be D.Min. degree program. completed electronically if using the online application. Hard Admission is based on academic copies can be sent to you upon achievement and the Seminary’s ability request. to meet your goals, as well as on your personal and professional qualifications Admission Timeline for Christian ministry. Previous academic achievement should reflect a October 1 Deadline for tracks grade point average of at least 3.00 at the beginning in January graduate level. December 1 Deadline for Church Leadership Excellence Applying for Admission track, beginning in May February 1 Deadline for other tracks Please complete all of the following steps beginning in May to apply for admission at Wesley: Information on upcoming D.Min. tracks • Complete the application form in is available on our website at full detail and submit the $60 fee. www.wesleyseminary.edu/dmintracks • Submit the following: Note: Most D.Min. tracks are limited to o a brief biographical statement that describes your career in 20 candidates and often fill completely. ministry in chronological Therefore you are encouraged to apply order; well in advance of the deadline.
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Advanced Course of Study Non-Degree Course of Study graduates wishing to take Master’s level courses for credit may Students use the same process to apply for the Advanced Course of Study, with the same privileges and policies applicable to Master’s Non-Degree non-degree students.
Admission Criteria Center for Deacon Education at Pfeiffer University If you meet the academic prerequisites for admission at the Master’s level and Students in the Center for Deacon wish to take courses at the Seminary for Education at Pfeiffer University in North academic credit without applying them Carolina must be admitted as a non- toward a degree, you may do so in the degree student at Wesley prior to non-degree student status. You will be beginning courses toward Basic expected to fulfill the same academic Graduate Theological Studies. requirements as degree candidates enrolled in these courses. Certificate in Christian Studies
Applying for Admission Beginning in January 2012, Wesley invites interested individuals to enroll in To be admitted as a non-degree student non-credit courses in biblical studies, at the Master’s level, you must be a church history, theology and practical graduate of a regionally accredited ministry. Students who complete six (6) college, and must present to the courses may receive a "Certificate in Admissions Office a completed Christian Studies" from Wesley application form. Additionally, an Theological Seminary. We welcome all official transcript (certifying award of interested participants who desire the undergraduate degree) must be sent theological enrichment and equipping directly from the undergraduate college for a particular ministry. to the Office of Admissions. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial Course sessions will be held at Wesley's assistance or campus housing. campus, 4500 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC. Each weekend Additional Non-Degree session is held from 1pm - 9pm on Friday and 9am - 1pm on Saturday with breaks. Statuses Each course is comprised of two
weekend sessions scheduled Auditors approximately one month apart and are
taken in conjunction with Wesley’s Prospective students wishing only to weekend Course of Study program. audit courses may apply as a Non-Degree Auditor by following the same process outlined in this section.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 39 Interested individuals should contact the Registrar to verify their academic Office of Admissions for more standing and matriculation status. information on the program and the application criteria. Transfer to a Degree Program Please note: Courses in the Certificate in Christian Studies Program will not Non-degree students at Wesley may later earn graduate-level credit and cannot choose to apply for entry into the full be transferred to a degree program. M.Div., M.A., or M.T.S. degree program by completing the respective application. United Methodist Studies for If recommended by the Admissions Partner School Students: Pittsburgh Committee for entry, in most cases you Theological Seminary, Union may only apply a maximum of nine Presbyterian Seminary, Eastern credit hours taken while a non-degree Mennonite Seminary student toward the actual degree. Non- degree students should be aware of these Students from other seminaries with limits while considering whether to whom Wesley is partnered, who wish to transfer to the full degree program, and take specific courses toward United should apply in a timely manner to avoid Methodist ordination requirements at losing any credits. Some full degree Wesley, should apply directly for applicants may be admitted for their first admission as a non-degree student. In semester as a non-degree student lieu of previous academic transcripts, because of an incomplete application for these students may submit a “Letter of degree status. Good Standing” from the partner school Registrar to verify their academic In most cases, Doctoral level non-degree standing and matriculation status. The students will not be allowed to later application fee will not apply, however, transfer work completed at Wesley while the student will need to contact the a non-degree student into a D.Min. Admissions Office for the special code to track. use in the online application so that this fee is waived. Admission Timeline
Washington Theological Consortium For entering Non-Degree Students: Students December 1, 2013 Deadline for application
and transcripts of Seminarians at a Washington students entering in Theological Consortium member Spring 2014 semester institution may need to apply directly for July 1, 2014 Deadline for application admission to Wesley as a non-degree and transcripts of student if their home school does not students entering in Fall participate in the Consortium during the 2014 semester J-Term or Summer Term. In lieu of previous academic transcripts, these students may submit a “Letter of Good Standing” from their home school
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 40 for International Students must provide the evidence of academic preparation International and language ability described in this section, and must also: • Have three years of pastoral Students experience, Optional Practical Training (OPT) may be used Wesley Theological Seminary welcomes toward 1 year of this requirement; students from around the world. Wesley • Secure a ministry placement site in is authorized by the federal government the DC metro region and gain to admit international students to study approval for that ministry setting in degree programs under an F-1 visa. All from the D.Min. Director prior to international students start during the beginning the program. Fall semester in order to optimize class sequences and support for transition to The Residential Doctor of Ministry academic programs. program is specifically designed to serve international students who may desire Admission Criteria an accelerated and intensive Doctor of Ministry experience while maintaining International applicants for Master’s residency in the United States. degree programs must present evidence of academic preparation equivalent to a Please note: students on the F-1 visa bachelor’s degree and of such quality as should not begin work at their to indicate an ability to complete placement sites until after they have graduate studies. Official transcripts been approved for Curricular Practical must be sent directly to the Wesley Training (CPT) work authorization by Admissions Office from previously the Director of International Student enrolled colleges or universities. Services. Applicants may also be required to send copies of transcripts, along with the For more information on the Residential appropriate fees, for evaluation by World Doctor of Ministry program for Education Services. Details of this International Students, click here. process are at www.wes.org. This evaluation is the applicant’s TOEFL or IELTS responsibility and must be completed before the file can be reviewed. A certification of knowledge of the English language based on the Test of International applicants for the D.Min. English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) program must present evidence of or International English Language academic preparation equivalent to a Testing System (IELTS) is required. bachelor’s degree and a Master of Divinity degree in addition to the other TOEFL requirements, described above. A minimum score of 80 on the Internet- based test (or a computer-based score of International applicants interested in the 213 or a paper-based score of 550) is Residential Doctor of Ministry Program expected for admission to Wesley. The
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 41 TOEFL is administered in centers the semester prior to beginning study at throughout the world. Wesley.
Students may register online for the Currently, Wesley has approved LADO exam at www.ets.org/toefl. Wesley’s (www.lado.org) and ELS (www.els.edu) TOEFL code is 5899. as study facilities for students granted Conditional Admission. The I-20 for IELTS those students will be issued by the A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is language institute. The student must required for admission to Wesley. For successfully complete Level 10 at LADO more information on IELTS testing, or Level 12 at ESL. contact the Admissions Office and see www.ielts.org. Students at Wesley with Conditional Admission must meet the language study International applicants who have requirement by the end of their second earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree semester of study. At the point when the from a regionally accredited institution student has successfully completed Level in the United States may qualify for a 8 at LADO and Level at 9 at ELS, he or waiver from the TOEFL/ IELTS she may register for part-time study at requirement. Completion of the entire Wesley (maximum of five credit hours) degree is required for this waiver and the while currently enrolled and studying at degree must have been conducted the English language institute. The entirely in English. student must continue to maintain an I- 20 at the English language study In addition, students currently studying location. at Africa University (with English as their first language) who participate in the Applying for Admission one-semester exchange program with Wesley Theological Seminary may As an international student, you must qualify for a waiver from the follow the same application procedures TOEFL/IELTS requirement. specified for your desired degree program. In addition, please satisfy these Conditional Admission requirements for consideration:
Applicants who are unable to present • Include in your personal certification of knowledge of the English statement plans for returning to language at the required level, but who your home country upon meet all other admissions requirements, completion of study. may be offered Conditional Admission. • Submit a recommendation from Invitation to be considered for this a church leader in your native option is at the Seminary’s discretion. country. Conditional Admission requires • Show proof of having arranged a intensive English study at a Seminary ministry placement setting in the approved U.S.-based study facility in DC metro-area (Residential Washington, D.C. during the Summer or Doctor of Ministry Program students only).
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 42 Admission Timeline money will be refunded to you once you complete your degree or officially Please apply at least six months withdraw from the Seminary. (preferably one year) prior to the start of the fall semester when you want to Student Exchange and Visitor begin. International applications will not Information System (SEVIS) be accepted after March 1. When you have been admitted, submitted proof of adequate financial I-20 and Visa Process support for studies and placed the Once you have met admissions deposit with the Business Office, the I- requirements, and before the I-20 is 20 will be mailed to you. You must pay a issued, you must provide evidence of an SEVIS fee prior to setting up an ability to finance the complete degree interview with the U.S. Embassy in your program. Proof of financial support must home country. (Information regarding be shown to cover tuition and living this fee will be sent with the I-20.) Once expenses for you and any family the fee is paid, you will receive an F-1 members who may accompany you. visa from the U.S. Embassy. You are Sufficient funds for housing, schooling, required to maintain your F-1 status by and transportation must be shown. In taking nine (9) credit hours per semester addition, you must show proof of health (Fall and Spring only; Summer insurance for yourself and any registration is not required) and you may accompanying family members before not work without authorization. you may enroll in courses.
Transfer I-20 International students already studying in the United States are required to complete an I-20 transfer form and request transfer from their current school.
Deposit F-1 students who have been admitted and submitted proof of financial support must place a deposit on account with the Business Office. We must receive your deposit ($500 for a single student and $1,000 for a student coming with family) before the I-20 is issued. This deposit will be held as an emergency fund while you are enrolled in the Seminary. The deposit may be used for emergencies such as medical expenses, a death in the family, and so forth, but it must be maintained at the required level throughout your study at Wesley. The
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 43 • Submit a letter of nomination from the Dean of your home Theological seminary • Provide TOEFL or IELTS scores. See International Admissions Studies in information in the section above.
Admission Timeline U.S. Contexts Prospective U.S. Contexts Certificate students must follow the same timeline Certificate and adhere to the same deadlines as all International degree applicants. Admission Criteria
The Theological Studies in U.S. Contexts Certificate provides students from outside the United States with an immersion in theological studies in U.S. contexts.
Participants in this program must be current degree candidates in non-U.S. seminaries that have an established partnership (i.e. a Memorandum of Understanding) with Wesley Theological Seminary. Candidates are selected and nominated by the Dean or President of their home seminary. Graduates of non- U.S. seminaries may be nominated for this program by the episcopal leaders of their region, or other regional leaders. Candidates must supply all necessary paperwork for the I-20 in application for a visa as required by U.S. SEVIS regulations.
Applying for Admission
• Complete the Certificate Application in all detail • Have official transcripts from all junior colleges, colleges, universities, or seminaries you have attended sent directly to the Office of Admissions
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 44 Previous academic credit will generally be considered for transfer only if it Transfer meets all of the following criteria: • The credit is above the Bachelor’s level and is from a graduate Admission theological school accredited by the Association of Theological Wesley Theological Seminary welcomes Schools in the United States and applicants who have already completed Canada (ATS). some Master’s level or Doctoral level • The grade is “B-” or higher graded work in another degree program. on a conventional grading scale. Students who have an incomplete “Pass” grades are not considered theological degree may be eligible for for transfer credit, although such transfer credit and waivers of courses may be used to waive core requirements in order to complete the requirements of the Wesley degree degree at Wesley. Students with a if the original course was not completed theological or non- eligible for a conventional (letter) theological degree may request grade. Advanced Standing at Wesley in lieu of • The course was completed no more transfer. than ten years prior the date of admission to Wesley. The information below provides a brief • The course is not thesis or writing summary of Wesley’s transfer policies for hours. Admissions purposes. For Wesley’s full transfer and Advanced Standing policies Students may receive transfer credit in and related procedures, click here to the form of credit hours and/or the access the Academic Regulations section waiver of certain core requirements of of the Catalog. the Wesley degree program. The two are evaluated independently from one another, i.e. the receipt of waivers for Credit Transfer and Advanced core requirements does not guarantee a Standing certain number of credit hours will automatically transfer. The articulation Applicants who meet the requirements of transfer credit is made by the for admission and have completed Registrar, often in consultation with the courses at another theological school Dean and applicable program Directors. accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) may be Maximum Allowable Transfer considered for transfer admission. Those Credits and Honors at Graduation wishing to be considered for transfer equivalency should notify the For Wesley’s policies regarding Admissions Office during the Maximum Allowable Transfer Credits application process. A written transfer and Honors at Graduation, click here to evaluation will be provided. access the Academic Regulations section of the Catalog.
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Financial Information
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General Costs
All Wesley students receive automatic tuition assistance made possible by the Ministerial Education Fund of The United Methodist Church and by endowment income and grants. This assistance and the generous support of Wesley alumni and friends enable us to charge a tuition rate that is less than a third of the actual cost.
The financial information detailed below Students in the National Capital is for the 2013-2014 academic year. We Semester for Seminarians (NCSS) are intend to hold costs to these rates, but charged different rates based on their reserve the right to change any rates home school’s tuition. Legal spouses of listed here or to add other necessary degree candidates may audit one course charges. during each semester or summer session without charge, provided they themselves are not degree candidates at Tuition Wesley. Students in the Washington Theological Consortium pay the tuition To fairly account for differences in rate of their home institution. course load and academic program, tuition is charged on a semester-hour basis. The hourly tuition rates are: Fees
Academic Credit (Degree $540 Admission Fees and Non-Degree) Audit $270 Application Fee $60 Covers filing and process of Continuing Education Units $216 transcript and per recommendation. Not CEU* refundable. Confirmation of Admission $125 * Ordained clergy, diaconal ministers, or full- and Orientation Fee time lay professional employees of any To be paid within 30 days of denomination may enroll in individual regular acceptance, as confirmation semester courses and receive Continuing Education Units. For billing purposes, one of intent to enroll. Not semester hour equals 1.5 Continuing Education refundable after June 1 Units (CEUs).
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 47 Matriculation Fees PMM Immersion Fee Per semester for all M.Div., $515 M.A., M.T.S. and non- In order to fulfill the requirement for an degree students taking five intercultural immersion experience in or more credit hours the M.Div. degree, additional costs (includes Supplemental incurred range from $250 for some Health Benefit Program) domestic immersions up to $4,000 for Per semester for all M.Div., $210 some international immersions. To M.A., M.T.S. and non- receive cost information on a particular degree students taking less immersion, please see the PMM Office. than four credit hours Per January or May term for $50 Clinical Pastoral Education Fee D.Min. students attending Cooperating institutions may charge a courses on Wesley’s campus fee in addition to the regular tuition rate (depending on the level of training). Other Fees Generally, Wesley pays the fees for CPE
Continuing Enrollment Fee $100 sites, up to $1000 per unit, and the Per semester or D.Min. term student pays Wesley the standard tuition when not in classes rate for the number of credits sought. Late Registration Change $10 For more information on the payment of Fee CPE fees please contact the Dean’s Fall and Spring semesters Office. Course Cancellation /Late $100 Drop Fee Physical Fitness Facilities Summer, J-Term, and Wesley students are eligible for Wesley D.Min. terms students are eligible for discounted Transcript Request Fee (per $10 membership rates at the Jacobs Fitness official transcript) Center at American University. More Transcript Rush Fee $5 information is available at www.american.edu/recfit or by calling Photo I.D. Replacement Fee $20 (202) 885-3000. Diploma Replacement Fee $35 Dormitories D.Min. Credit Transfer Fee $60
D.Min. Reader Fee $250 Individual residential students will reside in the New Residence Hall in Payment Plan Fee $30 rooms of single or double occupancy. Per semester Straughn Dormitory houses commuter Returned Check Fee $30 students and some graduate students studying at American University. Housing Security Deposit $200 Commuter housing is available for students who want to stay one, two, or Mailbox Key Deposit $25 three nights a week in double- or single- occupancy dorm rooms. Graduation Fee $100
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 48 Apartment units for students with Single occupancy – $1,470 families are available in Carroll Hall. two nights/week Apartments are assigned in order of Single occupancy – $2,205 application and all applications must be three nights/week received by June 1. Apartments are completely furnished (except linens, Carroll Apartments (Families and lamps, and dishes), carpeted and air- Couples) per month * conditioned. Security deposit $200
Five 2-bedroom apartments and three 3- One room efficiency $875 bedroom apartments are available – on a One bedroom $1,050 first come, first served basis – for students with children. Because on- Two bedroom $1,400 campus housing for families is very limited, you may wish to seek a student Three bedroom $1,850 pastor charge with a suitable parsonage, or to secure off-campus housing. * Apartment rents are due each month on the 15th.
Cable television in dormitory rooms is New Residence Hall (Individual not available at this time. Straughn Students) per month † Dormitory and the New Residence Hall Security deposit $200 have community lounges with satellite televisions. Straughn also has a Double occupancy $650 computer lab. Wireless access is available in all buildings. For more information Single occupancy $800 contact [email protected]
Rates for Dormitory Birch Hall (Individual Students Accommodations and Couples) per month † Security deposit $200 These rates are valid from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Double occupancy $650
Single occupancy $800 Straughn Dormitory (Commuter Students) per semester One room efficiency $1,190 Security deposit $200 Smaller One bedroom $1380/ Commuter rates (two occupants) occupant Larger One bedroom $1520/ Double occupancy – $500 (two occupants) occupant one night/week Double occupancy – $1000 Please contact the Office of Housing at two nights/week [email protected] for Double occupancy – $1,500 Summer Term dormitory information three nights/week and rates. Single occupancy – $735 one night/week
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 49 Dining Room/Refectory benefits covered under the general student fee. Detailed information about Meals are served in the Seminary Dining this benefit is available from the Room (Refectory) from Monday’s lunch Community Life Office or online at through Thursday’s dinner. The Dining www.eiiastudent.org/WTS. Room is not open on Fridays or on weekends. The campus meal plan All students 25 years old and younger includes lunch and dinner for all weeks must present documentation that when classes are in session. Breakfast is verifies their current vaccination against not served. measles, mumps, polio and tetanus.
Wesley residents of Straughn Dormitory Psychotherapy or Pastoral and the New Residence Hall must Counseling participate in the campus meal plan. The semester rate takes into account the Counseling is available by referral at the likelihood that you will miss some meals; expense of the applicant. Some funds are no refunds are granted. available from Annual Conferences and other sources to provide psychotherapy Cafeteria service is available to for students who cannot afford it. commuting students, staff, faculty, and Students who wish to apply for such guests on an individual meal or meal- assistance should discuss this with the ticket basis. Associate Dean for Community Life.
Dining Room Charges Mailbox Keys
Per semester $980 Mailbox keys are individually assigned. A deposit fee of $25 is charged for each key.
This figure is assessed and adjusted if Textbooks necessary at the beginning of each term to compensate for rising food costs. Wesley partners with Amazon.com in the Amazon Associates program which provides up-to-date online ordering of Additional Services textbooks through the Amazon.com website. However, students are welcome Health Insurance Benefit to buy their textbooks through other book vendors if they wish. To access While Wesley does not offer health booklists for current classes please visit insurance and does not require students www.wesleyseminary.edu/textbooks. to provide proof of coverage, Wesley strongly encourages students to obtain health insurance coverage. To offset the costs associated with illness, Wesley will provide a student health benefit through EIIA to all Master’s degree students enrolled in five credits or more. This is offered to students as one of the many
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 50 Payments and Refunds students with unpaid tuition and fees. Any outstanding balance may affect your Payment Policy ability to graduate. Students who regularly maintain a revolving balance of All tuition and fees are due the first week tuition and fees from semester to of classes for each semester or term. semester may be referred to the Invoices are mailed to the student’s Associate Dean for Community Life for permanent legal address in advance of withdrawal from the Seminary. the semester or term start date to provide ample time for understanding Charges for summer school, travel the bill and paying in a timely manner. seminars, and other short-term Additionally, students may also view programs must be paid in full upon their accounts at any time on Wesley registration. Summer courses offered in Web. May or June are charged at the summer session rate for the previous academic Payment plan agreements will be year. Summer courses that begin after processed through Sallie Mae. July 1 are charged at the new academic Registration for the payment plan may year’s tuition rate. be done online at https://tuitionpay.salliemae.com. Withdrawal Refunds Payment plans allow students to pay for semester charges in installments. Sallie If you withdraw from a course during a Mae charges a $30 per semester for this regular Fall or Spring semester, your service. Students who default on tuition refund will depend on how long payment plans are assessed additional classes have been in session (the actual fees and will be placed on the “stop list” amount is based on the applicable – a financial hold that will prevent future percentage of the number of hours registration. In addition, all charges dropped). Financial aid will not cover must be paid in full before semester courses that are dropped prior to the grades, transcripts, or diplomas will be census date (end of add/drop period). If issued. you withdraw:
For more information about financial Tuition Refunds holds, click here. During the third full week 75% refund Federal Stafford loans may be a part of During the fourth full week 50% refund the payment plan option, with no fee assessed, if all the paperwork is During the fifth full week 25% refund completed with the Financial Aid Office by October 1 for the fall semester, and No refunds will be granted after the fifth February 1 for entering spring students. full week.
All semester tuition and fees must be The specific drop deadlines for each paid before you may register for the semester are listed in the Important following semester. Final course grades Dates section of the Catalog (p. 2) and and transcripts will be withheld for posted at calendar.wesleyseminary.edu
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 51 The only exception to this policy is in Estimating the Cost of the case of courses that do not begin in Attendance the first week of a Fall or Spring semester. Such courses may be dropped Financial Assistance with no tuition penalty through noon of the next business day after the first class Tuition constitutes only a small part of session is held. After this deadline, the the actual cost of theological education. tuition refund schedule in the table The greater part is covered by other above will apply to any course drop. funds from the Seminary and from the Ministerial Education Fund of The Fees will not be refunded after the final United Methodist Church. Thus, every add/drop deadline (the end of the second student at Wesley Theological Seminary full week of classes for Fall and Spring). receives some degree of financial This scale also applies to refunds on assistance for their theological tuition, fees, and housing rates for education. students withdrawing entirely from Seminary enrollment. We recognize that some students will require substantial assistance in meeting A refund schedule for J-Term and the costs of preparation for ministry. Summer sessions is available in the Accordingly, Wesley Theological Business and Registrar’s Offices and on Seminary has developed a financial the J-Term and Summer Term web assistance program consisting of pages. In general, the Registration internships, grants, loans, church deadline for intensive Summer and J- appointments, on- and off-campus Term classes (Masters level) and all employment, and scholarships. D.Min. intensive terms are two weeks before the start of class. Any student Scholarships are both merit-based and dropping after that date and up until the need-based. Through merit-based aid, first day of class will be charged the $100 Wesley seeks to give special cancellation / late drop fee. After the encouragement to applicants who show first day of class the student will be high potential for ministry. responsible for paying the whole tuition Determination of merit-based aid bill. includes a number of factors, and is not based solely on previous academic For more information on registration performance. We give careful requirements and policies governing consideration to each applicant’s withdrawal, click here. financial situation as we determine need-based aid. All financial aid Payment with Credit Cards recipients must be in a degree program and enrolled each semester at least half- Students may charge their accounts to time (5 credit hours). Students must also Master Card or Visa. Credit card maintain satisfactory academic progress. payments are accepted in the Business Office or online through WesleyWeb or For more information on satisfactory through the pay-by-phone service. academic progress and Wesley’s warning/probation system, click here.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 52 Applying for Assistance Tuition grants for Master’s students are limited to a maximum of 90 credit Information about the financial hours. assistance program and applications for financial assistance are available online D.Min. students can apply for Federal or from the Director of Financial Aid. In Stafford loans in the amount of expenses accordance with guidelines for each period of enrollment. Allowable recommended by the Association of costs include tuition, housing and meals, Theological Schools, financial assistance transportation, and course books. awards take into account actual living costs, available resources and a Repayment of Loans reasonable student responsibility for self-help. Where demonstrated need Student enrollment is reported each exists, financial assistance may be semester to the National Student granted. Clearinghouse (NSC), a federally-run organization that in turn reports student Financial need is determined through enrollment statuses to various loan the Free Application for Federal Student granting organizations, including the Aid (FAFSA), a needs analysis service Federal Stafford Loan program. Because provided by the federal government students who do not maintain at least (www.fafsa.ed.gov). The FAFSA half-time enrollment in a compulsory application and a Wesley Financial semester (Fall and Spring) or D.Min. Assistance Application are required for term (Fall/Winter and Spring) are no Seminary grants. The FAFSA only is longer eligible for deferral of their loan required for Federal loans. repayment, any student registered for a less-than-half-time load or Continuing Consideration for financial assistance Enrollment will be considered will be given to students whose “withdrawn” by the Clearinghouse, admission applications have been which will in turn report this status to submitted by February 1 and whose loan granting organizations seeking processed FAFSA analysis have reached information on student matriculation the Financial Assistance Office by May 1, prior to the academic year for which aid D.Min. students who have completed is needed. To meet this date, the FAFSA their credit requirements and are application should be submitted online working on their dissertation/project at www.fafsa.ed.gov by April 1. paper must also, by law, be reported as less-than-half-time to the Because grants from the Seminary Clearinghouse. frequently cannot meet your total need, we encourage students to seek assistance The grace period for repayment of loans from as many sources as possible. Our may begin as soon as the student is Financial Aid Office will be glad to reported as “withdrawn” by the counsel you and refer you to various Clearinghouse. Students are advised to sources of assistance. make preparations to begin repayment of loans whenever they are not enrolled for a semester or D.Min. term.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 53 For more information about registering area churches are part of the Seminary’s for Continuing Enrollment and the Contextual Education program that National Student Clearinghouse, click relates classroom learning to the work of here. church leadership.
Self-Help Opportunities Various off-campus work opportunities include part-time employment for Before authorizing awards from students or full-time employment for scholarship funds, the Financial Aid non-student partners in government Office explores every possible financial agencies, associations, and nonprofit source, such as annual conferences and organizations, hospitals, universities, home churches. In addition, other types and a host of specialty fields. Several of financial assistance are recommended local temporary employment agencies according to need, interest and promise also provide opportunities to explore of performance. work options.
Campus Workships are partial tuition For more information on self-help grants for students who serve a limited opportunities in and around the campus number of hours each week in the community, please see the Student library or administrative offices. Handbook at Approximately 25 workships are available www.wesleyseminary.edu/handbook. each year. Endowed Scholarships Federal Work-Study provides federal funds for a limited number of part-time Endowment funds provide a great deal employment opportunities to students of support for the life and mission of who have financial need and must earn Wesley. Scholarship assistance is made part of their educational expenses. The possible by the annual gifts and positions involve 10 to 12 hours per permanent endowments of many week. Positions are both on- and off- individuals, foundations, churches and campus. To be eligible for federal work- organizations. The entire Wesley study, you must file a FAFSA and show community is grateful for the foresight financial need. and generosity of the committed people of faith who make these funds available. Loans of many types are available. Through the General Board of Higher Merit Scholarships Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church, loans of $5,000 per Merit scholarships are based on calendar year are available to United demonstrated academic achievement Methodist students. Federal Stafford and qualities of character and leadership Loans can be certified for degree ability that predict exceptional service in students who show eligibility as and through the church. There are six determined by the required FAFSA. merit scholarship levels available to degree-seeking students: Bishop’s, Church Appointments may provide Oxnam, Governor’s, President’s, Dean’s income. Appointments to Washington- and Wesley Merit. Applicants for full
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 54 scholarship awards and merit awards to serve in the Peninsula-Delaware must have a degree application on file at Annual Conference. These awards are Wesley by February 1 of the year in designed to encourage applicants who which they wish to enroll. Merit show high potential for pastoral ministry scholarship recipients may receive need- while taking into account the based loans as well, but are not eligible individual’s financial need. for need-based grants. Applicants will be Consequently, all qualified applicants considered for merit aid upon admission must apply for financial aid and to the Seminary. complete the needs assessment form by May 1 for the next academic year. More information on the following scholarships is available from the Susquehanna Annual Conference Admissions Office: Tuition Matching Grants In cooperation with the Student Aid Korean Endowment Scholarships and Fund of the Susquehanna Conference of Trans-Generation (TG) Scholarships the United Methodist Church, Wesley Every year, Korean and Korean- Seminary provides a matching 50/50 American students are selected to matching grant toward tuition. A receive Korean Endowment limited number of these awards are Scholarships. Trans-Generation (TG) available to full-time M.Div. Students Scholarships are also available for the 1.5 who also meet the Student Aid Fund or 2nd generation of Korean-American eligibility requirements. students who demonstrate ability and a strong commitment to the ministry for Scholarship Weekend the next generation of Korean-American English-speaking congregations. In mid-March, Wesley’s Admissions Deadline for application is October 1. Office holds an annual weekend of fellowship, activities, and interviews The Ellura Harvey Winters Award with prospective scholarship recipients. The Ellura Harvey Winters Award is a Students are selected to attend one-year, full-tuition scholarship given Scholarship Weekend based on the in memory of a dedicated servant of the strength of their application. Interviews church. It is granted to an entering during the event help determine the United Methodist student who shows level of the merit award. Scholarship the gifts and the graces to become a good Weekend also offers admitted students scholar and a compassionate pastor. The an experience of the campus, award is granted by the president of the community and context of Wesley Seminary in consultation with the Theological Seminary as they decide Admissions Office. whether to matriculate.
Eastern Shore Pastoral Scholarship Veterans Administration Benefits Fund The purpose of the Eastern Shore Veterans of the United States military, Pastoral Scholarship Fund (ESPSF) is to their spouses and dependents are often assist men and women studying for eligible for educational funding through ordained ministry at Wesley who intend the Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30),
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 55 the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33), the Yellow Ribbon Program Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Wesley is proud to participate in the Assistance Bill (Chapter 35), the Reserve Yellow Ribbon program under the Post- Educational Assistance Program (REAP, 9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33) program. Chapter 1607) and other programs Through this program, Wesley in sponsored by the Veterans concert with the VA make up any Administration. Students who believe remaining balance in tuition or fees that they are eligible for these benefits while Chapter 33 funds have not already a student at Wesley should contact the covered, ensuring that eligible students Office of the Registrar for more receive 100% coverage of all tuition/fees. information about establishing a file and This provision is only available to retired verifying their enrollment to the VA. and non-active duty students with 100% Each eligible student must supply to the eligibility as determined by the VA. Registrar’s Office a Certificate of Active duty military are not eligible for Eligibility from the Buffalo regional VA the Yellow Ribbon subsidy. office. For more information visit the VA’s website at www.gibill.va.gov. Additional funds for living and academic expenses are provided to Yellow Ribbon Post 9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33) eligible students via the Housing and Retired or non-active duty students may Books & Supplies Stipends. The VA pays be eligible to receive VA benefits for Yellow Ribbon students directly for tuition, fees, housing and books. Please eligible expenses; this reimbursement is visit www.gibill.va.gov for more calculated based on Wesley’s location information about the available benefits. and differs by the veteran’s rank and For the 2013-14 academic year Chapter 33 service length entitlement. students with 100% eligibility may receive up to $19,198.31 per academic A limited number of Yellow Ribbon year in tuition/fees at private spaces are available to Wesley students institutions such as Wesley. Tuition and each academic year. Presently there are fees are paid directly to Wesley after the 40 spaces authorized, divided evenly Registrar certifies the student’s between Master’s level and D.Min. enrollment status each semester. students. To check your eligibility for Applicable housing, books, and supplies Yellow Ribbon funds after establishing a stipends are paid directly to the student. VA file with Wesley, contact the Office of the Registrar at (202) 885-8650 or Tuition and fees for active duty military [email protected]. are paid at the 100% tuition rate only after accruing 36 months of service. * Please note that according to the Those with less than this threshold will Veteran’s Administration their payment receive a pro-rated amount of tuition of “fees” does not include any punitive and fees.* As of October 1, 2011, active fees levied by the institution (such as duty students are also eligible for the Late Registration Cancellation fees), nor Books & Supplies Stipend, which is paid does not include one-time fees such as directly to the student and is calculated Graduation fees or transcript order fees. based on Wesley’s location.
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Curriculum
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Professional Degrees Overview Master of Divinity (M.Div.) The central aim of each of our Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) professional degree programs (M.Div., D.Min.) is to equip people for effective leadership and service through the General/Research-Oriented various full-time vocations of the church, ordained and non-ordained. Degree Because ministry is a profession
practiced in community, preparation at Master of Arts (M.A.) Wesley occurs not only in the classroom,
but also in contexts provided by various Master of Theological Studies communities of faith. (M.T.S.)
People engaged in professional service to Dual Degrees the church need the gift of maturity coupled with a capacity and desire to
grow. Our commitment to this M.A. or M.T.S. in conjunction with understanding is reflected in the M.Div. following formational objectives. Completion of an M.A. or M.T.S. degree in conjunction with an M.Div. requires a minimum of 120 credit hours and Formational Objectives for completion of all requirements for both degrees. Professional Degree Programs
M.T.S. with M.A. in International • Continuing growth in faith as Peace and Conflict Resolution evidenced by public and personal Offered in cooperation with The faith disciplines; American University’s School of • demonstration of moral International Service integrity; • psychological and emotional M.T.S. with M.A. in International health; Development • responsiveness in interpersonal Offered in cooperation with The relationships; American University’s School of • involvement in social concerns; International Service and • desire for intellectual stimulation and growth.
These objectives for the personal development of professional degree candidates are inseparable from the curricular objectives. Recognizing that these objectives cannot be precisely
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 58 measured, the faculty understands that The Faith of the Church the prime responsibility for personal growth and development rests with the Foundations student. Moreover, we do not assume Knowledge of the texts and traditions responsibilities that properly belong to from which the Christian Church those agencies of the church that originated, along with an understanding evaluate candidates for ordination or of the continuing formation of the certification. traditions of the Church. Studies include We do, however, reserve the right to the faith and history of Israel and the intervene for the sake of a student, the primitive Church; the subsequent welfare of the Seminary community, the history of the Christian Church, its integrity of the church and/or the worldwide expansion and the Seminary’s standards and degree contemporary ecumenical movement; objectives. and historical, systematic, and moral theology.
Curricular Objectives for the Methods Professional Degree Programs Facility in the use of tools of critical scholarship, including: historical and • Foundations of basic knowledge exegetical methods that contribute to a in the texts and traditions working biblical hermeneutic; historical (scripture and history) of the research in basic documents of the Christian faith, in the situation history of the Church; philosophical and of the church in the world, and in theological methods that result in a the ministries of the church; responsible contemporary expression of • competency in the methods the meaning of Christian faith. appropriate to each subject area of study; and Stance • a stance supportive of the overall Identification with the biblical, demands of leadership and historical, and doctrinal story as a service in ordained and lay context for personal history; awareness ministry. of the urgency to communicate the story to others so that they in turn may locate Each of these points is reflected in the themselves within the story; three main pillars of Wesley’s academic commitment to the enactment of this philosophy, The Faith of the Church, the story in individual and social expression. Church in the World and the Ministries of the Church.
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Foundations Foundations Knowledge of the ways in which the Knowledge of the opportunities, relationship of Christian faith to culture functions and demands of the varied has been portrayed and socially forms of ministry in the church; the embodied; acquaintance with the history, principles, and resources of the church’s interactions with the various church’s liturgical life, including groups, structures, and movements in sacraments and preaching; the sources society; a working introduction to the and methods of the behavioral sciences main perspectives of the sciences and to that contribute to effectiveness in the variety of human self-expression in administration, education, caring for the arts and humanities; a basic persons, and counseling; polity, understanding of the major non- structure, processes, and resources of Christian religions and philosophies; your denomination. awareness of the kind and magnitude of changes in society in the present and Methods foreseeable future; encounter with the Integration of biblical, historical, dominating issues, enduring, current, doctrinal, socio-ethical and behavioral and anticipated; knowledge of resources, perspectives into a concrete practice of both within the church and without, ministry; development of effective skills required for intelligent response. for working with individuals, the community of faith, and the wider social Methods community through planning, practice, Ability to use basic methods for analysis guidance, and evaluation; proficiency in and strategy drawn from Christian written and oral communication; ethics, the social sciences, the natural liturgical leadership including musical sciences, and the arts, and to adapt these discernment; preaching, church methods to the mission of the church in administration, teaching, pastoral care, the world. counseling, and group process.
Stance Stance Commitment to join God’s efforts to Embodiment in ministry of an create a more humane order; desire to articulated faith; commitment to further understand human society in its growth through worship, continued manifold complexity and respond with a learning, and interpersonal matching sophistication; sensitivity to relationships; sensitivity toward persons the human and environmental of every age, class, race, sexual consequences of individual and orientation, and physical condition— institutional acts; appreciation of assisting each to deeper participation in aesthetic, moral, material and religious Christian faith and life; recognition of dimensions of life; collaborative the claims of inner and outer authority involvement in interfaith, inter- in the responsibilities of ministry; and professional and interdisciplinary efforts cooperative involvement with the for the church’s engagement with helping and healing professions and society. community agencies.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 60 The M.Div. program may be completed Master of Divinity in a minimum of three years of full-time study and must be completed within ten years from the date of admission. (90 credit hours) Students in the M.Div. program are strongly encouraged to follow one of the three-, four-, or five-year Suggested Objectives Degree Plan Templates outlined in the Appendix and distributed at the The Master of Divinity degree prepares Academic Planning session. students for the practice of Christian To view the Suggested Degree Plan ministry. Most candidates for this degree Templates, click here. seek to become qualified for ordination, and the design of the degree program Completion of the M.Div. in conjunction comprises the basic ordination with the M.T.S. degree requires a requirements of most Christian minimum of 120 semester hours and denominations. completion of both degree program requirements. Preparation for professional ministry is a lifelong undertaking. Seminarians who obtain the M.Div. degree will have Required Courses achieved foundational competence and preparation for a lifetime of learning. To be taken during the first 30 hours of study:
General Requirements and • Introduction to the Hebrew Length of Program Bible BI-101 and -102 4 credit hours M.Div. candidates must successfully • Introduction to the New complete 90 credit hours of coursework Testament BI-171 and -172 in the regular curriculum, including a 4 credit hours supervised contextual education • The Church in History CH-101 component through the Practice in and -102 6 credit hours Mission and Ministry office and an • Spiritual Formation for the Intercultural Immersion experience. In Practice of Ministry MM-101 keeping with Wesley’s philosophy of and -102 3 credit hours integrating academic work and spiritual • Introduction to Corporate development, students will participate in Worship PW-101 3 credit hours small groups as part of the Spiritual • Philosophy: Students with no Formation for the Practice of Ministry undergraduate philosophy course course during the first year of studies. must complete ST-180 Additional discipleship group experience Philosophy for Theology, ST-181 is gained through the Practice in Philosophical Backgrounds or an Ministry and Mission colloquies and in equivalent course from an field experience obtained after the first accredited institution year of the curriculum. 2 or 3 credit hours
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 61 To be taken after the first 30 credit hours • Practices of Leadership in of study are completed: Ministry Any combination of 100- and 300- level CM courses • Practicum in Biblical 3 credit hours Interpretation BI-341 2 credit • Pastoral Care and Counseling hours or a total of 6 credit hours PC-101 or -111 3 credit hours in one of the Biblical languages, • Religion and the Arts Any 100- either Hebrew or New level RA course 2 credit hours Testament Greek • Consortium Course Students • Systematic Theology ST-305 must take at least one full and -306 6 credit hours semester course, or equivalent, at • Christian Ethics Any 300-level one of the other member ES course 3 credit hours institution of the Washington • Ministry and the Social Theological Consortium. Online Sciences CM-208, CM-268, ES- or hybrid courses may not fulfill 251 or ES-255 (must be taken this requirement. Students may prior to or concurrently with the not take Consortium courses in first semester of PMM) their final semester. 2 or more 2 or 3 credit hours credit hours • Practice in Ministry and Mission: Contextual Education o Master of Divinity Elective Courses Colloquy MM-311 through MM-314 or other Courses beyond those required for all variations as described M.Div. candidates are taken as electives. below 8 credit hours There are approximately 25 credit hours of possible electives in the M.Div. degree. o Intercultural Immersion MM-350 2 credit hours Students may use their electives to • Foundations of Preaching PW- sample a broad range of curricular 325 3 credit hours offerings or they may choose to • Pastoral Liturgics Practicum concentrate their electives. Student may PW-301 2 credit hours also declare a formal specialization • Preaching Practicum Any 300- within either the Emerging Ministry level PW course above PW-325 Program, Missional Church Program, 2 or 3 credit hours Urban Ministry Program or Youth and Young Adult Ministry Program or pursue To be taken whenever offered (check a Certificate in Theology and the Arts. course listings for prerequisites): Those who join one of these specialized programs will be assigned a faculty • Christian Teaching and advisor to help guide their selection of Formation Any 100-level CF electives. course 3 credit hours • The Church in an Note: Students in a formal Specialization Interreligious World fulfilled by have additional course requirements courses listed in each semester’s including specific elective courses. These schedule 2 or 3 credit hours electives may not be drawn from any of
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 62 the core requirements above unless Evangelism 2 or 3 credit hours allowed by the program director / CM-222 advisor in consultation with the CM-270 Registrar’s Office. CM-271 CM-273 For more information about adding a certificate program or specialization to a Mission of the Church in the Master’s degree, click here. World 2 or 3 credit hours CM-205 MM-350 Denominational ST-294 Requirements WR-204 WR-294 For those students seeking ordination and commissioning as a deacon or elder in The United Methodist Church, many of the required foundational courses for the M.Div. and M.A. degrees will fulfill the UMC’s requirements in accordance with the Book of Discipline 2008. Additional courses must be taken as well. These are church requirements for ordination and not a Seminary requirement for the professional Master’s degree. Accordingly, Wesley students take these courses as electives toward their degree program or at some point after graduation. Consult with your faculty advisor and District Superintendent or Board of Ordained Ministry to ensure that specific requirements for your annual conference will be met.
Additional required courses for certified candidacy include:
Polity of the United Methodist Church 2 credit hours CM-251
History and Doctrine in Methodist Traditions 4 credit hours ST-463 and -464
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 63 Learning Partners to develop goals, Contextual reflect together theologically and engage in evaluation. Colloquies led by Seminary faculty and Education: pastoral co-leaders provide opportunities for further reflection Ministry in an and evaluation. Various courses. 8 credit hours Interconnected • Intercultural Immersion experience, in the United States or abroad, for 10-14 consecutive days. World Requirements include a reflection paper and project, a 3-hour orientation session, and a 3-hour Wesley is located in a unique context debriefing session at the close. where multiple, global realities visibly MM-350 2 credit hours converge. We live in a world where urban, rural, suburban and international M.Div. students can fulfill the contextual people and issues interconnect. education placement requirement in the Contextual education at Wesley seeks to following ways, outlined in detail below prepare graduates of its professional and in the Course Listings section: degree program to minister effectively in these culturally diverse settings. The • The standard PMM Program synthesis of the curricular and involves 8 academic credits formational goals for Wesley’s M.Div. incorporating part-time year-long degree is best exemplified by this and/or full-time summer curricular requirement. internships for two concurrent academic years. Students who so The three components of the contextual desire may also coordinate their education program are: PMM placements with any of the specializations in the M.Div. • Spiritual Formation for the program (Emerging Ministry, Practice of Ministry: Includes Urban Ministry, Missional Church, peer-led Covenant Discipleship or Youth and Young Adult); (CD) groups meet weekly • Also available is the Full-Time throughout the year to focus on Year-Long Internship (MM-331 and basic disciplines of the Christian MM-332), which allows students to life. Optional one-credit service concentrate exclusively on their learning project may be added. internship for an academic year, MM-101, -102, -103 3 or 4 credit during which time no other hours academic courses may be taken; • Practice in Ministry and Mission • The Student Pastor Program for (PMM) Placement: One or two qualified students engaged in an years of practical experience in an approved pastoral ministry setting approved teaching congregation or throughout the duration of their other setting, working with M.Div. program (see details below).
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 64 The Practice in Ministry and from) a semester of Spiritual Formation Mission Program (PMM) will necessitate the student re-taking the entire year of Spiritual Formation Practice in Ministry and Mission (PMM) coursework. For full descriptions of provides the opportunity to integrate MM-101 and -102, click here. Students classroom learning with practical also have the option of completing a experience in a teaching congregation or one-credit service learning project with a other setting for ministry. Faithful community agency in the Washington, discipleship, shared pastoral leadership, D.C. area. For a full course description of and accountability in ministry are MM-103, click here. fundamental principles in this experiential sequence of the curriculum. Years Two and Three: Practice in Placement plans are available to students Ministry and Mission who meet denominational requirements for supervised ministry. Placement in an approved teaching congregation or other setting for Typically, students are in a ministry ministry (e.g., campus ministry, social setting teamed up with pastoral learning justice ministry) in which students partners for contiguous Fall and Spring experience a broad range of ministerial semesters for two continuous academic learning activities. These internships years. Students may elect to participate involve 800 hours of supervised ministry in a 10-week intensive (full-time) for M.Div. students. Internships may be summer internship at one site either for structured utilizing part-time ministry their first or second year of colloquy. placements during the regular academic PMM placements beginning in the Fall year and/or full-time summer semester are determined by May 1 and placements – in accordance with the summer internships are determined by respective PMM processes and course March 1. requirements for these options. Alternately, in specific approved Year One: Spiritual Formation for situations, students may satisfy this the Practice of Ministry internship requirement by means of a full-time internship year. Fall and Spring Participation in the Spiritual Formation semesters of colloquies must be taken for the Practice of Ministry course contiguously. Students must pass both includes membership in a Covenant semesters of their placement colloquy in Discipleship Group throughout the order to move on in their placement student’s first year of Seminary. The setting. A failure of (or withdrawal from) peer-led CD groups meet throughout the a semester of colloquy will necessitate year to focus on the basic disciplines of the student re-taking the entire year of the Christian life: acts of compassion, ministerial placement and the attendant justice, worship, and devotion. During colloquy. For course descriptions of the Fall semester, the course meets for 300-level MM courses pertaining to the two hours weekly; during the Spring PMM program, click here. semester, the course meets monthly for two-hour seminars on vocational call During a part-time internship, students and ministry. A failure of (or withdrawal are involved in the life of a congregation
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 65 or ministry setting for 8-10 working of a given academic year in sequence in hours each week throughout the order to move on. If a student should academic year (including the winter withdraw mid-year or fail one semester months but not normally during the the entire year must be repeated summer). There is a required daylong beginning in the Fall semester. PMM General Orientation Session held at the Seminary for all students and their In specific approved situations, students Learning Partners prior to the beginning may satisfy the internship requirement of a part-time internship. Students by means of a full-time internship year. engaged in part-time internships will An internship year involves a full-time also attend an on-campus colloquy led (35-40 hours each week) placement in a by the faculty member and a pastoral co- ministry setting for a full academic year leader over the course of the internship. (from the beginning of Fall semester until the end of Spring semester, During a full-time summer internship, including semester break periods). While students are engaged in ministry for 40 engaged in a full-time Internship Year, working hours each week for ten total students may not be registered for any weeks. During these ten weeks other courses at the Seminary except students may not be registered for any under special circumstances. Students other courses at the Seminary. There interested in an Internship Year should are two required half-day PMM Summer contact the Practice in Ministry and Internship face-to-face colloquy sessions Mission Office. held at the Seminary. One session is held in the Spring prior to the beginning CPE during PMM of the internship and the second is in the fall after its completion. The PMM Students who do their PMM placement Office will make orientation materials in a hospital setting may be allowed to for Summer Learning Partners available pursue up to one unit of CPE (Clinical online. Students engaged in full-time Pastoral Education) provide that CPE is internships will also participate in a consistent with the student’s vocational online colloquy led by the faculty discernment and that the PMM staff member and a pastoral co-leader during concur. However, the student may not the summer internship. simultaneously register for PMM and CPE (PC-491 or PC-493) in the same In both part- and full-time internships, semester. In other words a student may Learning Partners from the host not “double-dip” and receive academic placements will help students develop credit for both PMM and CPE at the individual learning goals. They will same time. engage together in regular theological reflection and in evaluation of student Prerequisites for PMM learning. The prerequisite for beginning a PMM The PMM curriculum is designed to be a placement is the completion of any 30 full-year integrative experience. Thus a credit hours of coursework, which must student must complete and pass both include MM 101 and MM 102. It is highly the contiguous Fall and Spring semesters recommended that students complete
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 66 those courses required for Advancement to Candidacy prior to beginning PMM. Coordination with United Methodist Additionally, prior to or concurrent with Conference Cabinets the first semester of placement in a part- or full-time internship, M.Div. students The Seminary works closely with UM must also complete a course fulfilling Conference Cabinets to place student the Ministry and the Social Sciences core pastors. These Cabinets select the requirement (click here for full degree parishes, appoint the students, and help requirement list) in order to better to locate mentor pastors to work with understand the context in which the the student, the church, and the interns will be working. Students Seminary. A working covenant describes attaining a specialization (e.g. Urban the responsibilities between the Cabinet, Ministry, Student Pastor Program, etc.) the local church, the seminary, the may be required to take a specific course mentor pastor and the student pastor. to satisfy the Ministry and Social Sciences requirement. Information for Because of the necessary coordination those students may be found on the with Cabinets, students must apply to following pages. Wesley no later than February; student pastorates begin July 1. Prior to July 1, Student Pastor Program United Methodist students must have begun the process for ordained ministry The Student Pastor Program is an option in their own conference, obtained within the M.Div. program that certified candidacy, and attended integrates student pastorates into the Licensing School. Students in other educational design of the regular M.Div. denominations must have the qualifying curriculum. This program maximizes the ministerial credentials required by their opportunity to relate academic studies to denominations. the practice of ministry. Student pastors are usually appointed by the United Orientation Sessions Methodist Conferences to serve as sole pastor or associate pastor to one or more The Wesley program begins with a teaching congregations, though this daylong orientation session prior to the program is also open to non-UM start of the Fall semester. Student students under similar circumstances. pastors in this specialized program will In addition, some limited opportunities be accompanied by two Learning to serve as an assistant pastor in large- Partners from their ministerial context – member churches are available and offer an ordained mentor-pastor and a a full range of pastoral duties. Qualified member of the selected congregation. students typically enter the student pastor program at the time of their Course Work Completion admission to the M.Div. program at Wesley. Students who become Assignments in many classes are appointed student pastors later in their adaptable to parish situations. Due to seminary career are not normally eligible the distance and responsibilities of many for this program. student pastorates, participants often take four years to complete the M.Div.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 67 program instead of the usual three, congregations. For descriptions of the allowing them to remain in their Student Pastor Seminar courses, click ministry setting as much as possible here. while a full-time student. A course load of 22 credit hours per year supports that Spiritual Formation for Ministry timeframe. and Intercultural Immersion
Wesley has designed the SPP curriculum The other aspects of Wesley’s around the Fall and Spring semesters, Contextual Education program of study since student pastors usually work full apply to Student Pastors as they would time in the local church during the to any M.Div. student. Students will summer. During the Fall and Spring participate in a Covenant Discipleship semesters, SPP courses on the four-year Group during their first year through Degree Plan Template (included in the completion of the Spiritual Formation Appendix to the Catalog) are offered on for the Practice of Ministry two- three consecutive weekdays in order to semester course. Before graduation, minimize travel time. Most student students must also complete a 10-14 day pastors rent a dormitory commuter Intercultural Immersion experience as room for the two nights spent on outlined in the general requirements for campus each week. the M.Div. degree. The Office of the Registrar gives priority to SPP students in registration for Special Course Limited Enrollment courses, provided they are taking the prescribed course in Student pastors in small or rural the correct semester/year stipulated in congregations may take a course in Rural the Degree Plan Template. or Small Congregation Ministry to count toward the Practices of Leadership For more information on registration for requirement. Student pastors in an SPP students, click here. urban environment, with the counsel of their advisor, may select a Leadership To view the four-year Degree Plan course focusing on Urban Ministry. Template for Student Pastors, click here.
Colloquy Groups
Student pastors meet together in small reflective Student Pastor Seminars throughout the first three years of Seminary enrollment, earning one and a half or two credit hours for each semester completed satisfactorily. These groups are led by faculty members and parish pastors, and provide informal guidance on integrating study with ministry, as well as information related to ministry with small membership
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 68 Required Courses Programs, • Emergent Gathering CM-203 2 credit hours Specializations, and one of the following: Fellowships and • The Praxis of Missional Certifications Evangelism CM-270 2 credit hours, or • Evangelism and Emerging Emerging Ministry Program Generations CM-273 3 credit hours and Specialization • Mission of the Church in the Contemporary World CM-205 3 The Emerging Ministry Program (EMP) credit hours is designed to prepare students to fulfill their vocation in a setting that ministers Placement to the “emerging” generation: those engaged in the post-modern The Practice in Ministry and Mission conversations taking place across Office will work with Emerging Ministry theological and cultural boundaries students to secure placement in a setting within and around the Church. It that has emerging worship and provides supervised study, special ministries. courses, and placement in a congregation that has a commitment to Emerging Ministry Electives exploring progressive forms of worship and liturgy along with other emerging Emerging Ministry students are required ministries. EMP students enjoy a wide to take eight credit hours from a degree of latitude in choosing designated list of courses related to experiences to bolster their degree emerging worship, postmodern culture, program. missiology, and evangelism. The complete list of elective courses can be Admission to Specialization found on the website at www.wesleyseminary.edu/emp. Students should declare their intent to participate in the Emerging Ministry Program prior to completing 30 credit hours of their degree by submitting the specialization form on our website at www.wesleyseminary.edu/emp or in the Registrar’s Office. All requirements for the specialization must be satisfied prior to conferral of the Master’s degree.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 69 Missional Church Program Registrar’s Office. All requirements for and Specialization the specialization must be satisfied prior to conferral of the Master’s degree. The Missional Church Program (MCP) offers courses, experiential learning Required Courses for MCP opportunities, and a degree program Specialization specialization within the M.Div. curricula. Any Master’s degree student is • Mission of the Church in the welcome to take classes which fall under Contemporary World (CM-205) the Missional Church Program’s • Leadership and Practices of the curricula without having to declare the Missional Church (CM-245) specialization. M.T.S. or M.A. students • 8 additional hours of electives desirous of pursuing the MCP that focus on the missional specialization should consult with their church in the world and / or the advisor prior to declaring their intent to practices of the missional church. specialize, as it entails coursework The complete list of elective beyond the degree requirements for courses can be found on the those programs. website at www.wesleyseminary.edu/mcp The MCP specialization is designed to equip students in the church’s mission of Placement being sent into the world to create disciples for Jesus Christ. The program The MCP specialization students must focuses on both the nature of the church participate in a field educational to be missional and the practices of experience in a missional ministry fruitful missional churches. It provides setting. The Practice in Ministry and supervised study, special courses, and Mission Office will work with MCP placement in a congregation that has a students to secure placement in an commitment to exploring and appropriate ministry setting. embodying the church’s mission to the world through forms of worship and Missional Church Electives liturgy along with other kinds of service ministries. MCP specialization students are required to take 8 credit hours from a designated list of courses that focus on Admission to Specialization the missional church in the world and / or the practices of the missional church. Master’s degree students must declare Courses meeting the elective their intent to participate in the requirement for MCP’s specialization Missional Church Program’s can be found on the website by clicking specialization prior to completing one- here. third of the credit hours required for their degree by submitting the specialization declaration form available on our website at www.wesleyseminary.edu/mcp or in the
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 70 Missional Fellows identity formation as a missional leader. Specific goals for missional fellows For students wanting a more intensive include that students will: Missional Church service-learning and 1) Define and apply understandings research experience there is the of the theological and Missional Fellows program. The ecclesiological foundations of the Missional Fellows program supports missional church; students as they seek faithful 2) Understand the cultural and engagements that connect ministries contextual factors that influence with transformational work in the the contemporary church and community. Missional Fellows receive a how this impacts the church’s stipend that helps to cover educational mission of making disciples and expenses and to engage in a self- its identity as the Body of Christ designed ministry project. Missional in the world today; Fellows will meet regularly in a seminar 3) Develop and implement a to read and discuss missional church proposal to create or enhance a literature and to reflect on how this missional ministry in applies to their engagement in Missional collaboration with a ministry. congregation or nonprofit organization; Missional Fellows are required to be a 4) Have an enhanced ability to offer full-time M.Div. or M.T.S. student witness of God’s presence in the studying full time, that is taking a world; minimum of 9 credit hours each 5) Develop an identity as a semester. Missional Fellows are not missional leader; required to pursue the MCP 6) Expand one’s experience and specialization but they may decide to do abilities in developing missional so in addition to fulfilling the ministries that love and serve requirements of the Fellows program. God and neighbor through Those interested in becoming Missional worship, prayer, compassion, Fellows must apply at the time of and/or justice; admission. 7) Engage in missional ministry in diverse settings; and Goals of the Missional Fellows 8) Develop tools and insights for Program engaging in missional ministries through the practices of The Missional Fellows program seeks to collaboration embodied in the enhance the academic, theological, Fellows seminar and project formational, and leaderships development. development of the follows to best prepare them for their positions as missional leaders in the church and in the world. The program will enhance students’ learning in areas of missional church theology and praxis, experiential learning and theological reflection, and
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 71 Admission to Fellows Program
Admission to the Missional Fellows program is competitive. Desirable candidates will have served in a year- long (or more) community service corps organization or similar service or missional experience. The fellowship is designed to encourage such service corps graduates to explore how their experience and their faith can be integrated into transformative missional engagement on behalf of the Body of Christ.
Application to the Missional Fellows program should occur as a prospective student is applying for acceptance into either the M.Div. or M.T.S. degree. For more information on admissions criteria and applications procedures for Missional Fellows Program please click here.
Required Courses for Missional Fellows
• Missional Fellows Seminars (offered each Fall / Spring)
Failure of any one semester of the Missional Fellows Seminar may result in dismissal from the Missional Fellows program, at the discresion of the Advisor to Missional Fellows in consultation with the Dean’s Office.
Placement
Missional Fellows must participate in a field educational experience in a missional ministry setting. The Practice in Ministry and Mission Office will work with Missional Fellows to secure placement in an appropriate ministry setting.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 72 Urban Ministry Program and Admission to Specialization Specialization Students must declare their intent to The Urban Ministry Program (UMP) participate in the Urban Ministry offers courses, a curriculum centered Program’s specialization prior to around contextual education, and a completing 30 credit hours of their degree program specialization with the degree by submitting the specialization M.Div. degree designed to prepare form on our website at Christian ministers to fulfill their www.wesleyseminary.edu/ump or in the vocations in an urban setting. Any Registrar’s Office. All requirements for Master’s student is welcome to take the specialization must be satisfied prior classes which fall under the Urban to conferral of the Master’s degree. Ministry Program’s curricula without having to declare the specialization, with Required Courses the exception of those specifically designed for the Urban Ministry cohorts. Introduction to Urban Ministry 1 & 2 For those M.T.S. or M.A. students CM-230 and -231 6 credit hours desirous of pursuing the UMP specialization should consult with their Placement advisor prior to declaring their intent to specialize, as it entails coursework The Practice in Ministry and Mission beyond the degree requirements for Office will work with Urban Ministry those degree programs. students to secure a placement in an urban setting. Based in downtown Washington, DC and in partnership with two historic Directed Degree Requirements churches through Wesley @ Mt. Vernon Square partnership, Wesley's UMP’s Urban Ministry Program students specialization students learn to engage pursuing the M.Div. degree are required the poor and the powerful, to meet the to take Sociology of Religion ES-251 (3 needs of diverse cultures, and to answer credit hours) to fulfill the Ministry and their call to dynamic, applied ministry in Social Sciences requirement and the complex social systems of the inner- Pastoral Care and Counseling in city. The Urban Ministry Program’s Context PC-111 (3 credit hours) to fulfill specialization provides supervised study, the Pastoral Care and Counseling special cohort courses, and placement in requirement toward the M.Div. an urban congregation or other ministry setting. Urban Ministry Electives
Urban Ministry students are required to take 9 credit hours from a designated list of urban ministry courses. Courses meeting the elective requirement for UMP can be found on the website at www.wesleyseminary.edu/ump
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 73 Urban Ministry Fellows Students in the Urban Ministry Fellows program must also complete all The Urban Ministry Fellows program is requirements of the Urban Ministry designed for students seeking a more Program’s specialization as described robust immersive experience within the above. The Urban Ministry Elective Urban Ministry Program specialization. requirements may be satisfied by the Admission to this program is highly Urban Ministry Fellows Seminar courses. selective among prospective students with excellent academic qualifications Additional policies related to the Urban who have demonstrated gifts for urban Ministry Fellows program are available ministry. Upon acceptance, students will from the Urban Ministry Office at be assigned an advisor from the Urban Mount Vernon Square. Ministry faculty and will receive a financial Fellowship for the duration of the program or three full academic years, whichever is shorter. All Urban Ministry Fellows will be assumed to also be pursuing the Urban Ministry Program’s specialization and thus electives will need to be pursued to meet the requirements of the UMP specialization, as described above.
Fellows will be enrolled in an Urban Ministry Fellows Seminar each semester, for a total of six semesters. The course numbers for this series are CM- 283 through -288. Fellows must remain registered as a full-time student throughout the duration of the three year Fellowship. Should the Fellow become a part-time student, he or she will forfeit the Urban Ministry Fellowship position. The student may remain eligible for part-time scholarship support to supplement the Fellowship, as determined by the Financial Aid committee.
Failure of any one semester of the Urban Fellows Seminar may result in dismissal from the Urban Fellows program, at the discresion of the Advisor to Urban Fellows in consultation with the Dean’s Office.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 74 Youth and Young Adult Required courses Ministry Program • Theological Foundations for The Youth and Young Adult Ministry Youth Ministry CF-240 3 credit Program (YYAMP) at Wesley is designed hours to prepare leaders for the dynamic, • Church and Culture for Youth challenging, and rewarding experience of and Young Adults CF-255 3 credit ministry with young people in a variety hours of ministry settings. Any Masters degree student may take courses in the Youth Placement and Young Adult Ministry curricula. The Practice in Ministry and Mission However, students with a specialized Office and the YYAMP faculty advisor interest in youth and young adults may will work with Youth Ministry students pursue the YYAMP’s degree program to secure a placement with significant specialization. Through supervised opportunities for youth and/or young study, specialized courses, and a youth adult ministry. and/or young adult ministry placement in a congregation or other ministry Youth and Young Adult Ministry setting, students pursuing the YYAMP Electives specialization prepare to guide youth and/or young adults on the path of Youth and Young Adult Ministry discipleship and faith formation. specialization students are required to take 6 credit hours from a designated Admission to Specialization list of youth and young adult ministry courses, selected in consultation with Students must declare their intent to the YYAMP faculty advisor to achieve participate in the Youth and Young curricular goals for your customized Adult Ministry Program prior to program. Courses meeting the elective completing 30 credit hours of their requirement for YYAMP can be found on degree by submitting the specialization the website at form available in the Registrar’s Office or www.wesleyseminary.edu/yyamp at www.wesleyseminary.edu/yyamp. All requirements for the specialization must Directed Research Project be satisfied prior to conferral of the Master’s degree. Youth and Young Adult Ministry specialization students are required to complete the course Advanced Research in Children, Youth and Young Adult Ministries CF-501 (3 credit hours). This course consists of a directed research project in a particular area of concentration chosen in consultation with the YYAMP faculty advisor.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 75 Certificate in Theology and the Non-degree and Consortium Arts Students
The Certificate in Theology and the Arts Non-degree students who have is intended to prepare students for completed a graduate degree from an leadership in Arts Ministry within the ATS-accredited theological school, or local church and in other settings. The those who are currently enrolled in an Certificate aims at grounding artists in approved graduate theological degree sound theological thinking about the program at a member institution of the arts generally and about the Washington Theological Consortium, relationships between art, the church may apply for the Certificate in Theology and the wider world. and the Arts. However, no more than two religion and the arts credits may be The specific goals of the Certificate in transferred from another institution. Theology and the Arts are: For those with completed graduate theological degrees the certificate will • to acquaint students with be conferred after completion of the 14 theoretical and theological issues credits described below. For regarding the arts generally; Consortium students the certificate will • to introduce students to the basic be conferred after completion of the ideas and processes of a range of CTA requirements and official proof of artistic disciplines; completion of a graduate theological • to allow students to do focused degree at their home institution. practical and theological work in a
specific artistic area; Consortium students must register and • to give students the tools for pay for CTA courses as a non-degree fostering the use of the arts in Wesley student. The Certificate is not worship, Christian education, covered under the tuition exchange prayer, and other areas of Christian program within the Consortium. life; and
• to give students the tools to think, Required Courses write, and speak theologically and critically about the arts. Students must complete at least one theoretical course, six credit hours of Admission to Certificate introductory courses taken from at least three of the artistic disciplines, and six Current degree students must apply for credit hours of Religion & the Arts admission to the Certificate in Theology elective courses. and the Arts prior to the completion of one-third of their degree, so prior to the The theoretical course may be either: completion of 30 credits for M.Div. students. Students should submit the • Making it Real: Symbol, application to the Director of the Center Sacrament, Ritual and Art RA- for the Arts and Religion. Further 120 2 credit hours information is available on the website at www.wesleyseminary.edu/cta.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 76 • Art as Worship, Worship as Art Literary Art RA-113 2 credit hours • Language of Grace: Readings in • Art for God’s Sake: Art, Modern Literature RA-142 3 Culture, and Christian credit hours Understanding RA-253 2 credit • Scripture in Literature RA-144 3 hours credit hours
Introductory courses must be taken in Electives three of the following artistic disciplines for a total of six credit hours. Below are Courses in a single artistic discipline examples of possible courses: (music, drama, dance, visual art, literary art) from the RA course offerings and Music others as designated in the course • Chapel Choir RA-130 1 credit schedule. These may include Practicum hour courses, Directed Studies, specialized • Music Skills for the Local Church courses at AU or transferred coursework RA-135 2 credit hours as determined in consultation with Religion and the Arts faculty and the Drama Registrar. • Biblical Storytelling RA-175 2 credit hours • The Word Made Flesh: Making Scripture Seen and Heard RA-177 2 credit hours • Drama for Ministry: Improvisation and Bibliodrama RA-178 2 credit hours • Tools for Drama in Ministry RA- 188 2 credit hours • Religious Themes in Drama RA- 190 2 credit hours • Proclamation Through Drama RA-480 1 credit hour
Dance • Dance Theory and Technique RA-192 1 credit hour • Liturgical Dance RA-194 1 credit hour
Visual Art • Picturing the Church RA-122 2 credit hours • Contemplative Drawing RA-152 2 credit hours
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 77 • to provide students with Doctor of Ministry opportunities for establishing lasting collegial ties with other (30 credit hours) students
General Requirements and Objectives Length of Program
The Doctor of Ministry program is Wesley’s D.Min. degree requires designed for people experienced in the successful completion of 30 credit hours practice of ministry. It is for ministers of of course work, plus a D.Min. project demonstrated ability, and endeavors to and project paper. Classes are held enhance their effectiveness by means of during intensive two-week periods in an advanced-level curriculum January and May. Online electives and integrating the experiences of ministry the Residential D.Min. Track for with the academic resources of the International Students courses are Seminary. offered during the fall and spring semesters. Ministry is fundamentally theological in character, and disciplined theological Each D.Min. “track” (area of focus) reflection must inform the work of requires the successful completion of 24 ministry in all its offices and functions. core credit hours and 6 credit hours of The D.Min. Program aims to enable electives. 3 credit hours for the Project pastors to develop an integrated Seminar are included in the core courses. theology of ministry that will embrace The project is generally written during the total life and mission of the church. the third year. Transfer credit is not accepted as a substitute for the required Our goals for professional theological core courses, but may be permitted to education are those of the Seminary as replace elective courses. set forth at the beginning of this section of the catalog. The specific goals of the For more information on fulfilling Doctor of Ministry program at Wesley Elective requirements for the Doctor of are: Ministry degree, click here.
• to acquaint students with current Core courses are normally held during trends and issues in the intensive two-week periods in January theological disciplines and May. The core courses for some • to encourage students to further tracks are occasionally held during integrate the theological intensive terms in June, August or disciplines with their practice of September as indicated in the track ministry brochure or on our website at • to equip students to add to the www.wesleyseminary.edu/dmintracks. church’s public fund of knowledge about the practice of The 30 credit hours of course work are ministry normally completed within three and a
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 78 half years. A limit of six years will be students admitted to a given D.Min. allowed for completion of the D.Min. track. degree. The faculty’s Doctor of Ministry Ministerial setting is also an essential Committee will entertain requests for part of Wesley’s D.Min. program. program extensions in unusual Students are encouraged to engage circumstances. Students who have people in their ministry settings in a outstanding work and incomplete grades variety of ways, from personal support will not be allowed to enroll in courses and accountability to participation in the until their previous coursework is projects and public presentations. completed. Grades for incomplete courses convert to an “F” after six The Project Paper months. Two failing grades will result in automatic dismissal from the D.Min. Each student will write a project program. Coursework must be started proposal in the Project Seminar core within two years after admission into the course within their track. When the program; otherwise, eligibility for seminar instructor approves a student’s admission will be revoked. project proposal, that proposal is forwarded to the D.Min. Committee for Intensive Terms and Coursework assignment of a faculty reader. Upon payment of a $250 Reader’s Fee, the Two months before the intensive term, student is formally advanced to students receive their reading lists and candidacy status in the D.Min. program. preparatory assignments. Each of the The faculty reader will serve as a two weeks of the intensive term requires consultant to the candidate for selection 30 contact hours with the professor, of the specialized elective courses as well hence some coursework will be due as the development of the Project Paper. upon the first day of classes. After the intensive term, students have no more The Project itself should be started as than six weeks to complete course soon as possible following the approval assignments. In cases of emergency, a of the proposal, advancement to 30-day extension of time beyond this candidacy, and assignment of a faculty deadline must be formally requested by reader. The biblical/theological chapter the student via the form available by of the Project Paper is due in the D.Min. request from the D.Min. office or on Office by the November 15 preceding Wesley’s website at graduation. A first draft of the complete www.wesleyseminary.edu/dmin. No Project Paper is due in the D.Min. Office extensions beyond 30 days will be by the February 1 preceding graduation. granted. The two weeks on campus for During the month of March preceding the intensive term are devoted entirely graduation, each candidate will make an to class interaction on the basis of the oral presentation and evaluation of his preparatory work. or her project. Proposed venues for this presentation should be cleared with the Peer learning is an essential part of D.Min. Office. Two copies of the Project Wesley D.Min. programs. D.Min. core Paper in final form, together with two courses are normally limited to those copies of a 100-word abstract, and various forms provided by the Library,
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 79 must be submitted to the D.Min. Office additional readings and on or before the date specified in the assignments for the D.Min. Important Dates section of this Catalog student or in the Wesley Calendar online at • approved Doctoral level courses http://calendar.wesleyseminary.edu. at member institutions of the Washington Theological Electives Consortium • work transferred into Wesley Electives may take place during the two- from another ATS approved week intensives or conducted as online institution with prior approval courses during a traditional Fall or from Wesley’s D.Min. Office Spring semester. Students may also satisfy elective requirements through Note: Work done toward another degree independent studies with Wesley faculty, cannot be transferred in to the D.Min. or by transferring courses from an ATS The form to transfer credits is available accredited institution that were taken at by request from the D.Min. Office or at the Doctoral level. Up to six credit hours www.wesleyseminary.edu/forms. The of elective courses may be taken outside fee for D.Min. Elective Credit Transfer is Wesley; these courses may not have been published in the Finances section of this applied toward another degree. Work Catalog. completed prior to entry into the D.Min. program at Wesley may not be applied towards the D.Min. degree. Doctor of Ministry Tracks
Any combination of the following This section lists the currently active options may be used to fulfill the elective D.Min. tracks offered at Wesley along course requirements for a D.Min. track: with their main curricular objectives. For specific core course requirements in • elective courses/seminars for each track, click here to access the D.Min. students offered during Course Listings section of the Catalog. the January, May or other intensive terms The Arts and Theology • online courses offered by Wesley during the traditional Fall or Engages in use of artistic and theological Spring semesters resources to unfold theological truth, to • a maximum of six credit hours recognize the glories and claims of taken as Independent Study creation, to articulate the depths of under the direction of a Wesley suffering, and to enhance the core faculty member proclamation of the gospel of the • immersion study experiences, Incarnate One in the congregation and directly related to the subject of the public arena. The venue for this focus for a given track, for a track will rotate between classroom, maximum of six credit hours studio, stage, museum and church. • advanced seminars in Wesley’s M.Div. curriculum in which Wesley faculty agree to develop
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 80 tuition support on a first-come-first- Church Leadership Excellence served basis.
Explores the personal issues and public Soul Care for Pastors, Chaplains, practices of those called to lead the and Clinicians church. A serious engagement with contemporary secular leadership studies Explores the theoretical and practical is held in tension with contemporary tools necessary for more effective and theologies of the church. reflective ministry in care and counseling. Strong emphasis on biblical Ecumenism and Interreligious and theological foundations combined Dialogue with current theory and best practices. Participants will grow in the ability to Equips church leaders to appreciate reflect as pastoral theologians and in the the Spirit’s manifold gifts for ability to respond to pressing human ministry across denominational needs as skilled caregivers. lines, initiate and sustain timely conversations with leaders of other Note: Students in this track will select world religions, and to mobilize the one of four possible ways of fulfilling resources of ecumenical and their elective hours: (1) 400 clinical interreligious partners to address hours in an AAPC accredited or affiliated the common threats to humankind center; (2) two units of ACPE recognized and the earth. CPE, completed from the time of entering the program; (3) two practical Life Together: Spirituality for theology electives to be authorized by Transforming Community the Doctor of Ministry Director; or (4) a combination of one practical theology Focuses on the People of God as elective plus either one unit of CPE or the subject of divine 200 clinical hours as above. Each option transformation and as an agent of is the equivalent of 6 credit hours. the transformation of persons and Students choosing clinical hours or CPE society. will be responsible for securing their clinical settings in consultation with Military Chaplaincy: Religious Wesley’s D.Min. faculty. Students also Leadership in a Complex, Multi- may apply these clinical hours toward Faith Environment certification or licensure in various professional associations (e.g., AAPC, Designed to enhance the intellectual and ACPE, and APC). spiritual dexterity required to satisfy the operational needs of military leaders and Spiritual Leadership for the Global the religious needs of military chaplains Church: The Asian Track and their families. Delves into Asian realities and mission Wesley Theological Seminary is a Yellow challenges for the emerging global and Ribbon institution. Prior service, reserve, local church. Faculty teams from Wesley and active military may qualify for Theological Seminary in Washington,
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 81 D.C. and Methodist Theological depending the design of their University in Seoul will introduce coursework. pastors to the impact of global awareness on the theological disciplines that sustain ministry. For Korean and Asian students.
Spirituality and Story
Explores narrative as a category of spirituality and as a tool by which pastors participate in the work of weaving human stories into the fabric of God’s story.
Urban Ministry: The Beloved Community as Vision and Work
Engage the poor and the powerful, meet the needs of diverse cultures, and answer a call to dynamic, applied ministry in the complex social systems of the inner-city.
Vital Congregations: Missional and Emerging
Explores the major thinkers and practitioners of the missional church movement, as well as critical reflection on the concepts and tensions surrounding the movement.
Residential Doctor of Ministry Program for International Students
This accelerated DMN track for international students is self-designed by the student in consultation with the Director of the D.Min. Program. Students will be in residence during the Fall semester and Spring semesters in addition to the normal January and May DMN intensives. Like other DMN tracks this program requires a minimum of 30 credits for graduation; however students may take up to 34 credit hours,
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 82 M.A. must be completed within six years Master of Arts from the date of admission.
(36 credit hours) Coursework
There are not specific requirements for Objectives the M.A. program per se, instead: • this program is self-designed by the The purpose of the Master of Arts degree student in consultation with the is to provide a basic understanding of M.A. advisor; theological disciplines to undergird • various M.A. curricular design existing careers in public life or for templates for student planning are general theological educational available on the Wesley website. purposes. These are suggested guidelines only. M.A. Curricular Designs are The educational goals for the degree are finalized in consultation with the for students to be able to: M.A. advisor; • demonstrate general survey • the student’s course of study is knowledge of various theological bound only by Wesley’s standing disciplines; curriculum and prerequisite • reflect critically upon this general structure. For instance, theological knowledge in prerequisites must be satisfied in conversation with their existing order for a student to take an career in public life; upper-level course; • engage in thoughtful conversation • M.A. student may choose to with various views regarding emphasize courses in a particular general theological knowledge; field, for example, in urban • pursue advanced study related to a ministry, religion and art, teaching particular vocational area. ministry, evangelism, or pastoral care and counseling; • students are required to participate General Requirements and in a M.A. caucus course (IS-100) Length of Program with the M.A. advisor each semester they are taking courses; Students must successfully complete 36 • during the student’s final semester credit hours of course work in the s/he will present a communication regular curriculum. Only 6 credits may event to the M.A. caucus that be transferred into the Master of Arts demonstrates the student’s general program from an outside institution or survey knowledge of theological previous theological study. disciplines in critical and constructive engagement with the The M.A. program will generally entail student’s existing career or four semesters of coursework if the ministry. student is pursuing study full-time. The
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 83 General Requirements and Master of Length of Program
Theological Students must successfully complete 60 credit hours of course work in the regular curriculum, plus a final M.T.S. Studies paper. A maximum of 15 credit hours toward the degree may be from non- (60 credit hours) theological disciplines, provided such courses are related to the course of study pursued at Wesley. Requests for such Objectives credits must be approved by the Dean.
The Master of Theological Studies The M.T.S. program may be completed degree is offered to provide: in a minimum of two years of full-time study and must be completed within six • general theological understanding years from the date of admission. that equips graduates to reflect thoughtfully and faithfully on their Completion of an M.T.S. in conjunction life and work and that enables lay with an M.Div. requires a minimum of members to participate more 120 semester hours and completion of all effectively in the mission of the requirements for both degrees. Church; • background in the theological disciplines as a foundation for Required Courses further graduate study; • Introduction to the Hebrew • multi-disciplinary education, especially for participants entering Bible BI-101 and -102, or BI-175 4 or engaged in other professions credit hours who wish to pursue their work • Introduction to the New from the enlarged perspective of a Testament BI-171 and -172, or religious community. BI-175 4 credit hours • The Church in History CH-101 While not designed to provide and -102 6 credit hours qualifications for ordained ministry, the • Systematic Theology ST-305 M.T.S. degree can provide a structure for and -306 6 credit hours meeting certification requirements for • Religion and Society Courses various forms of lay ministry. Admission satisfying the Religion and standards for the M.T.S. degree are Society requirement must come essentially the same as for the M.Div.; from at least two of the following the only difference is the type of academic areas: Ethics, Sociology recommendations requested. of Religion, Pastoral Care and Counseling or World Religions. Only three hours in any single area will count toward the degree requirement. 6 credit hours
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 84 M.T.S. Paper (3 credit hours)
Students must prepare a final paper and Elective Courses register for course IS-501 (formerly IS- 301), typically in their final year at Courses beyond those required for all Seminary. This paper should focus on a M.T.S. candidates are taken as electives. problem requiring in-depth research in a There are approximately 30 credit hours particular discipline or may serve broadly of electives in the M.T.S. degree. to integrate the student’s learning over Students may use their electives to his or her program of study. Students sample a broad range of curricular develop a paper proposal in conversation offerings or they may choose to with a faculty advisor/reader whom the concentrate their electives in a certain student requests. A draft of the M.T.S. discipline. While the Director of the paper proposal must be filed with the M.T.S. program serves as advisor for M.T.S. Director on the official form no M.T.S. students, those who choose to later than October 1. The final deadline concentrate their electives may wish to for proposal revisions is October 15. The consult a faculty member in their chosen faculty reader may opt to administer an discipline to help guide their selection of oral examination upon completion of electives. This is particularly beneficial the paper. A final draft of the paper itself for students who are considering further is due to the faculty reader no later than graduate study. April 1 (two copies must be submitted), with final revisions to be completed by April 15.
The M.T.S. Paper Proposal form and Additional Instructions are available at www.wesleyseminary.edu/forms.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 85 Course Work Completion Dual Degrees The design of the dual degree retains with American specific core requirements from both programs while sharing the number of elective credits and the thesis University requirement. To reduce the number of total credit hours required to complete the dual degree, both institutions Objectives recognize courses taken at the other. To understand this compromise, it is In cooperation with The American recommended that dual degree students University (AU) School of International familiarize themselves with the full Service (SIS), Wesley offers the M.T.S. requirements of the individual M.T.S. degree in conjunction with AU’s M.A. in and M.A./IPCR degrees as published in International Peace and Conflict each institution’s Catalog. Resolution or the M.A. in International Development. Though other universities offer Master’s programs in peace and Advising in the Dual Degree justice studies, these dual degrees Program uniquely combine graduate theological education with the theoretical and Because the credit hour calculations for practical study of international issues. degree completion can often become complicated, it is recommended that AU’s SIS is the largest school of students use the academic planning international relations in the U.S. It process to its fullest by scheduling offers a rigorous, multi-disciplinary regular visits with both institutions’ program recognized worldwide for advisors . This will help ensure that preparing students for participation in students will not go over the credit international affairs. Faculty from both transfer limit. A degree audit at both institutions collaborated to design these schools should be performed annually. dual degrees, realizing that church leaders, to be effective at the national and international level, need theoretical Third Party Credit Transfer grounding. These programs enable students to gain the theological and Optional elective credits taken at a third socio-political understanding necessary institution, i.e. a school in AU’s to provide ministries of reconciliation, consortium, may be substituted for unity, and justice in a troubled world. credits at Wesley in exceptional cases, pursuant to the transfer policy outlined in the Academic Regulations section of Admission Requirements the Catalog. Contact the Registrar’s Office for more information. Dual degree applicants must be admitted separately to each program. For Admissions, click here.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 86 M.T.S. in Conjunction with M.A. The coursework requires approximately in International Peace and six to eight semesters to complete. Students able to dedicate full time to Conflict Resolution (72 credit their studies (an average of 15 credits per hours) semester), including summer coursework, could complete the program in 2 to 2½ years. General Requirements and Length of Program Requirements for Dual Degree Taken separately, the M.T.S. at Wesley requires 60 credit hours and the M.A. at The expected requirements for the dual American University requires 39 credit degree are outlined below: hours for completion. To obtain both degrees, one would need to take a total Master of Theological Studies core of 99 credit hours between the two requirements – taken at Wesley (26 programs. The dual degree relationship credit hours): permits a student to complete only 72 credit hours total and write only one • Introduction to the Hebrew Master’s thesis to obtain both degrees. Bible BI-101 and -102, or BI-105 4 credit hours When evaluating the student’s progress • Introduction to the New through the M.T.S. program, Wesley will Testament BI-171 and -172, or BI- accept up to 18 credit hours from 175 4 credit hours American University (15 credit hours of • The Church in History CH-101 coursework maximum, and an optional 3 and -102 6 credit hours credit hours if the Research and Writing • Systematic Theology ST-305 requirement is fulfilled at American in and -306 6 credit hours lieu of Wesley’s Thesis requirement). • Religion and Society Courses The remaining 42 or 45 non-thesis credit satisfying the Religion and hours must be taken at Wesley to Society requirement must come complete the 60 credit hour degree. from at least two of the following When evaluating the student’s progress academic areas: Ethics, Sociology through the M.A./IPCR program, of Religion, Pastoral Care and American University will accept up to 12 Counseling or World Religions. credit hours from Wesley (9 credit hours Only three hours in any single of coursework and an optional three area will count toward the degree credit hours if the M.T.S. Paper requirement. 6 credit hours requirement is fulfilled at Wesley in lieu of American’s Research and Writing Master of Arts/IPCR core requirement). The remaining 27 or 30 requirements – taken at American non-thesis credit hours must be taken at (21 credit hours): American University to complete the 39 credit hour degree. • Major field 12 credit hours
o Culture, Peace, and Conflict Resolution: Alternatives to
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 87 Violence SIS-606 3 credit institution waives the requirement at the hours other. o Peace Paradigms SIS-607 3 credit hours • M.T.S. Paper – Wesley IS-501 3 o Conflict Analysis and credit hours; see details in M.T.S. Resolution: Theory and degree section above, or Practice SIS-609 3 credit • Substantial Research Paper hours (SRP) requirement – American o Theory of Conflict, Violence, SIS-794 and -795 4 or 6 credit and War SIS-610 3 credit hours, or hours • Master’s Thesis Supervision – • Economics ECON-603, SIS-673, American SIS-797 6 credit hours or other approved course 3 credit hours Elective Courses (19-22 credit • Related Field This requirement hours): is fulfilled by taking elective courses at Wesley, i.e. the Dual degree students should complete student’s related field becomes the balance of their remaining credits as Theological Studies instead of elective courses. These may be taken at one of the major field groups at both Wesley and American University AU’s School of International but the student must adhere to the Service. See the Elective Courses transfer limit established at each school section below for more (as described in the “General information. 12 credit hours Requirements” section above). Typically • Social Science Research more elective credits must be taken at Methodology 6 credit hours Wesley than at American since the o Quantitative Analysis in standard Wesley M.T.S. degree requires International Affairs SIS-600 more overall credits. This number will 3 credit hours also depend on whether the student o A methodology/research chooses to complete the Research and course such as SIS-612, -639, Writing (AU) or M.T.S. Paper (WTS) or other approved course 3 requirement for the dual degree credit hours program.
Research and Writing requirement Dual Degree Program total: (3-6 credit hours): 72 credit hours between AU and WTS Dual degree students may fulfill the research and writing requirement for both degrees by submitting one significant thesis paper. The related course may be taken at either Wesley or American University in accordance with that institution’s thesis procedures and deadlines. Completing the course at one
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 88 M.T.S. in Conjunction with M.A. Requirements for Dual Degree in International Development (72-75 credit hours) The expected requirements for the dual degree are outlined below:
General Requirements and Master of Theological Studies core requirements – taken at Wesley (26 Length of Program credit hours):
Taken separately, the M.T.S. at Wesley • Introduction to the Hebrew requires 60 credit hours and the M.A. at Bible BI-101 and -102, or BI-105 4 American University requires 39-42 credit hours credit hours for completion. To obtain • Introduction to the New both degrees, one would need to take a Testament BI-171 and -172, or total of either 99 or 102 credit hours BI-175 4 credit hours between the two programs. The dual • The Church in History CH-101 degree relationship permits a student to and -102 6 credit hours complete only 72-75 credit hours and • Systematic Theology ST-305 write only one Master’s thesis to obtain and -306 6 credit hours both degrees. • Religion and Society Courses When evaluating the student’s progress satisfying the Religion and through the M.T.S. program, Wesley will Society requirement must come accept up to 18 credit hours from from at least two of the following American University (15 credit hours of academic areas: Ethics, Sociology coursework and an optional 3 credit of Religion, Pastoral Care and hours if writing the thesis at American). Counseling or World Religions. This leaves a total of 42 non-thesis credit Only three hours in any single hours that must be taken at Wesley. area will count toward the degree When evaluating the student’s progress requirement. 6 credit hours through the M.A./ID program, American Master of Arts/ID core requirements University will accept up to 12 credit – taken at American (21-24 credit hours from Wesley (9 credit hours of hours): coursework and an optional 3 credit hours if writing the thesis at Wesley). This leaves a total of 27 non-thesis credit • Core Requirements 12-15 credit hours that must be taken at American hours University. o Introduction to Economic Theory ECON-603 3 credit The coursework requires approximately hours; may be waived by six to eight semesters to complete. the division director Students able to dedicate full time to o Survey of Economic their studies (an average of 15 credit Development ECON-661 3 hours per semester), including summer credit hours coursework, could complete the o Micropolitics of program in 2 to 2½ years. Development SIS-636 3 credit hours
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 89 o International • M.T.S. Paper – Wesley IS-301 3 Development SIS-637 3 credit hours; see details in M.T.S. credit hours degree section above, or o One of the following • Substantial Research Paper supplemental core courses: (SRP) requirement – American SIS-533, SIS-616, SIS-635, SIS-794 and -795 4 or 6 credit SIS-650, SIS-651 3 credit hours, or hours • Master’s Thesis Supervision – • Concentration/Related Field American SIS-797 6 credit hours Twelve credits of this requirement are fulfilled by Elective Courses (19-22 credit taking elective courses at Wesley, hours): i.e. the student’s related field becomes Theological Studies Dual degree students should complete instead of one of the major field the balance of their remaining credits as groups at AU’s School of elective courses. These may be taken at International Service. One both Wesley and American University additional three credit course but the student must adhere to the should be taken at AU to transfer limit established at each school complete this sub-requirement. (as described in the “General 15 credit hours Requirements” section above). Typically • Social Science Research more elective credits must be taken at Methodology 6 credit hours Wesley than at American since the o Quantitative Analysis in standard Wesley M.T.S. degree requires International Affairs SIS- more overall credits. This number will 600 3 credit hours also depend on whether the student o A methodology/research chooses to complete the Research and course SIS-612, -639, or Writing (AU) or M.T.S. Paper (WTS) other approved course 3 requirement for the dual degree credit hours program.
Research and Writing requirement Dual Degree Program total: (3-6 credit hours): 72 credit hours between AU and WTS, Dual degree students may fulfill the depending on the elective courses research and writing requirement for selected. both degrees by submitting one significant thesis paper. The related course may be taken at either Wesley or American University in accordance with that institution’s thesis procedures and deadlines. Completing the course at one institution waives the requirement at the other.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 90 Students in the U.S. Contexts Certificate Theological Studies program complete one semester of full- time study consisting of at least 9 and in U.S. Contexts not more than 15 credit hours.
Certificate Required Courses
(one semester) • International Students Seminar IS-205 (1 credit hour, Fall semester students) • Writing for Ministry and the Objectives Ministry of Writing IS-218 (2
credit hours, Spring semester To provide students from outside the students) United States with an immersion in • Religion and Arts requirement theological studies in U.S. contexts. any 100-level RA course (1 or 2 credit hours, either semester) General Requirements and Length of Program Elective Courses
Participants in this program must be Electives comprise the remaining credits current degree candidates in non-U.S. required for the U.S. Contexts seminaries which have an established Certificate, although these courses may partnership (i.e. a Memorandum of be core requirements in a Wesley degree Understanding) with Wesley Theological program. U.S. Contexts students should Seminary. Candidates will be selected work with the Dean or the faculty and nominated by the Dean or President advisor from their home school to select of the home seminary. Candidates must courses which will transfer into their supply all necessary paperwork for the I- degree programs and complement their 20 in application for a visa as required by course of study. Wesley’s Director of U.S. SEVIS regulations. International Student Services is also available to help select relevant courses to fill the student’s semester schedule.
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Academic Regulations
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 92 Preparation for Study
Philosophy
The Master’s degree programs at Wesley require that students be familiar with the concepts, vocabulary, and approaches of classical philosophy. Therefore, M.Div., M.A. and M.T.S. students are required to have taken an undergraduate introductory philosophy course. The Admissions Office will notify any student who has not met this requirement. The student must fulfill the requirement before the completion of 30 credit hours of coursework at Wesley – prior to Advancement to Candidacy in the case of M.Div. students. The undergraduate philosophy requirement is also a prerequisite to some upper-level courses including Systematic Theology and courses meeting the Christian Ethics requirement.
To satisfy the undergraduate philosophy graduate academic level. In general, Wesley requirement, students should take an students are expected to show proficiency in introductory philosophy course at an writing at a college level prior to admission. accredited undergraduate institution; or If a student’s written work reveals a they may take a Master’s level philosophy deficiency during the first year of study, he course at Wesley, through the Consortium, or she may be required to work with the or at any ATS accredited institution. Courses Writing Center to strengthen writing skills, taken at the undergraduate level will fulfill or to take NC-112 Writing for Ministry. the requirement but will not transfer as Individual faculty may recommend or Master’s level credit. Courses taken at the require that a student complete NC-112 to Master’s level will fulfill the requirement address concerns identified in a course. and may be considered for elective credit. Any student who needs assistance with Writing writing skills may take advantage of The Writing Center, a faculty-staffed office on An important part of a seminary education is campus. developing the ability to write clearly and precisely about theological topics at a Community Life Orientation and
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 93 Academic Planning • Blackboard, the learning management system that provides Entering degree students are required to enhanced course content and attend both a Community Life Orientation message board functions for and an Academic Planning session before conventional courses, and the online beginning their Seminary studies. Academic location of all distance learning Planning sessions are held prior to both Fall courses (hybrid or online) and Spring semesters. The Community Life • Student Email, a free account on the Orientation is held the last week of August students.wesleyseminary.edu prior to the Fall semester. domain that will receive important updates, weekly announcements, Required Documents and official correspondence sent by the Seminary. Note: Degree-seeking All students are required to complete an students will receive all official Authorization for Wesley to perform a email through their Wesley email background check, a Computer Network account. Students may elect to User Agreement, and a Covenant of forward their Seminary email Professional Ethics prior to entering account to a personal account by Seminary. Failure to complete this changing their “preferences” in the paperwork may result in a hold on future Wesley email settings. semester registrations. Some students (those 25 years old and younger) must also provide All three accounts form an integrated online their immunization records. experience for Wesley students meant to serve and enhance learning outside of the Details on Orientation and Planning classroom. Sessions, along with required documents, are available in the Student Handbook and The Wesley IT staff are available during online at regular Seminary hours to assist students www.wesleyseminary.edu/newstudent. having difficulty logging on, navigating online resources, or accessing the wireless Online Accounts network on-campus. Several instructional sessions are held throughout the school year All degree, non-degree, and Consortium to help students implement these online students will receive a “single sign-on” resources in their studies. account prior to their first semester of study. The login for this account is reached Forgot your username/password? Use the through the My Wesley portal “reminder” feature on My Wesley. Or go to (www.wesleyseminary.edu/mywesley) and http://services.wesleyseminary.edu or email grants access to three important systems: [email protected] to submit an e-Support ticket and request help. • WesleyWeb, the system used for registration and class scheduling, Blackboard support is available by emailing checking grades, as well as viewing [email protected] or and updating the student profile calling (202) 885-6091. (home/legal address, degree and specializations, faculty advisor)
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Academic Planning and Advising
Overview
The purpose of the advising program at Wesley Theological Seminary is to assist students with academic planning. Through a series of meetings and checkpoints, explained below, each student works with a faculty advisor to develop and maintain a plan of study. This advisor is assigned approximately one month before the students’ first semester of classes at the Seminary.
Note: International students are advised have been completed to revise the both by a faculty advisor and by a secondary Degree Plan Worksheet and project a advisor, the Director of International graduation date; Student Services. • Keep track of progress to see that all requirements for graduation are met. The following outlines the student’s Any deviations from the normal set responsibility in the academic planning of core requirements must be process. Each student must: approved by the Dean; • Apply for May graduation by October • Attend Academic Planning and 15 of the given academic year. At that Community Life Orientation; time, the Registrar’s Office will • Meet with the faculty advisor during provide an official Graduation the first semester to develop an Clearance Letter (a degree audit and academic plan; Suggested Degree confirmation of graduation Plan Templates can be found in the eligibility). Subsequent audits will be Appendix. Submit a copy of the performed automatically for those completed Degree Plan Worksheet to students who need to make revisions the Office of the Registrar no later to their final semester registration, than the start of the second semester those with unreported grades, or to ensure eligibility for registration. those who still need to transfer • Satisfy all foundational requirements credits in from another institution. by the completion of 30 credit hours; Eligibility for Winter Conferral is For more information about the based upon completion of the degree Advancement to Candidacy process, program by the end of Fall semester; click here. eligible students will be notified. • Meet with the faculty advisor when two-thirds of the degree program
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 95 Workload simply counting the number of completed credits toward any active degree program. To be considered full-time a student must Students are expected to consult with their carry nine or more credit hours of faculty advisor and the Registrar’s Office as coursework each Fall and Spring semester. frequently as needed to ensure timely Five or more credit hours is considered completion of their degree. half-time for federal loan purposes. A student who is well prepared for theological Working While in Seminary studies and who has few responsibilities for work outside of school may regard 15 credit Full-time students are advised not to hours per semester as a normal load. undertake more than 10 hours of compensated work per week in church In the Summer Term, a student taking five assignments or otherwise during the first or more credit hours is considered full- year, unless for imperative financial reasons. time; three or more credit hours is the If a student finds they must work more than equivalent of a half-time load. 10 hours per week in order to support him or herself, or his or her family, Wesley J-Term registrations are counted toward the encourages that the student should consider Spring semester credit totals and are not reducing the course load accordingly and billed separately. plan for a Seminary program of study that lasts more than three academic years. The Course assignments and preparation for Suggested Degree Plan Templates include class sessions usually requires two or three four- and five-year part-time options for hours of study per week outside of class for planning purposes. each semester-hour credit. This guideline should be considered in addition to the in- Students should also arrange to do church class and transit time when deciding how work with maximum educational benefit, many classes to take in a given semester. under supervision. Bear in mind that 15 credit hours of coursework and 15 hours of Overload Permission work per week in a church equals a work week of 60 hours or more, not counting To carry more than 17 credit hours in one travel time. Realistic planning may avoid semester or more than 8 credit hours in the disappointment and inferior preparation for Summer Term requires overload a lifetime of ministry. permission from the Dean. Email the Dean’s Office for permission to overload: Advancement to Candidacy [email protected]. After completion of 30 credit hours in the Classification M.Div. degree program, the student’s academic records will be reviewed by the Unlike most undergraduate institutions and Registrar and Dean to make sure that all some seminaries, Wesley does not officially foundational requirements have been met. classify its students as “first year,” “second Students who have made definite effort to year,” or “senior.” Internal tracking of degree achieve the objectives of the professional candidates is done through the degree curriculum will be recommended for Advancement to Candidacy process and by Advancement to Candidacy. Advancement
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 96 will be granted provided that no problems Satisfactory Formation Development: have arisen to cast serious doubt on the student’s potential fitness for ministry. This • A signed Covenant of Professional is an internal Seminary check on student Ethics and Behavior; progress and unrelated to candidacy • No unresolved personal development processes for ordained ministry within a issues that have come to the given denomination. attention of the Seminary.
The categories and criteria considered by the Failure to advance to candidacy will require Faculty are listed below. the student to develop a plan, in consultation with the Dean, the Associate Satisfactory Progress: Dean of Community Life, and the faculty advisor to address the issues that prohibited • Completion of the following advancement. In most cases, such a plan foundational requirements: must be carried out within the next 15 credit Introduction to Hebrew Bible 1 and hours of work toward the degree. Failure to 2, Introduction to New Testament: fulfill the plan may result in separation from Gospels and Epistles, The Church in the Seminary. History 1 and 2, two semesters of Spiritual Formation for the Practice Students are encouraged to meet with their of Ministry, and Introduction to advisor annually to review their academic Corporate Worship; plans. Once they have completed two-thirds • Completion of a Degree Plan of their degree (24 credit hours for M.A., 40 Worksheet in consultation with the credit hours for the M.T.S.; 60 credit hours faculty advisor; for M.Div.), students must meet with their • Completion of the NC-112 Writing advisors to revise their academic plans and for Ministry if required; project a graduation date. A copy of the • No writing issues have been noted by revised Degree Plan Worksheet should then professors, or if so, the student has be submitted to the Registrar’s Office along availed him or herself of the with an anticipated graduation date. resources at the Writing Center; • Satisfaction of undergraduate Records of degree students are reviewed for philosophy requirement if not a final time when they apply for graduation completed prior to admission. in the fall of the year they intend to • Completion of initial 30 hours within graduate. The Registrar completes a reasonable timeframe given degree additional degree audits to ensure that completion limits. registration changes will not affect graduation eligibility. Satisfactory Academic Status: Non-Degree students who wish to talk with • No academic warning or probation; an advisor about academic planning or other • A cumulative GPA above 2.30; advising matters may meet with the Director • No outstanding grades or extensions. of Admissions or may consult with members of the Admissions staff. The D.Min. Program Director serves as advisor to all D. Min. students.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 97 Degree Audit All courses satisfactorily completed in one Master’s program usually will be credited By request, the Registrar’s Office will toward the total hours of the new Master’s complete a Degree Audit for students who program. The student must, however, meet wish to view their academic progress toward all requirements of the new degree in effect degree completion. The form is available in at the time the transfer is approved; even if the Registrar’s Office and online at this results in a total of more than 90 credit www.wesleyseminary.edu/forms. This hours for the M.Div., more than 60 credit report is an essential tool in preparing the hours for the M.T.S., or more than 36 hours Degree Plan Worksheet in consultation with for the M.A. the faculty advisor. Degree changes become effective at the start Degree Completion Timeframe of the next semester after the degree plan is approved. However, a new faculty advisor is A limit of ten years from the date of generally assigned immediately. The student matriculation in the M.Div. degree program must submit a revised Degree Plan and six years in the M.A. and M.T.S. Worksheet within the first semester after programs will be allowed for completion of admission to the new degree program. a Master’s degree. The faculty’s Master’s Degree Committee will entertain requests Suggested Degree Plans Templates for program duration extensions in unusual circumstances. A limit of six years from the Suggested degree plans for the M.Div., M.A., date of matriculation in the Doctor of and M.T.S. degree programs are in the Ministry program will be allowed for Appendix of this Catalog and available on completion of that degree. The faculty’s the website. To view the Suggested Degree Doctor of Ministry Committee will entertain Plan Templates, click here. While there is requests for program duration extensions in flexibility in the sequencing of courses, these unusual circumstances. plans include prerequisites and the foundational courses to be taken within the Degree Change first 30 credit hours. Deviation from these suggested patterns may result in additional Students desiring to transfer from one years to complete requirements for Master’s degree program to another, or to graduation. Any questions about academic add a degree program, may complete a planning may be discussed with the faculty Degree Change Request form available in advisor. the Registrar’s Office and online at www.wesleyseminary.edu/forms. The Note: M.Div. students in the Student Pastor student’s permanent file will then be Program are expected to adhere to the reviewed by the Admissions Office, who will degree plan template for their program, contact the student if additional which will allow completion of the degree information is needed to process admission within four years while working in their into the new program. local pastorate for half the week. Deviation from this prescribed plan could have long- For more information on the requirements term consequences in the availability of for Dual Degrees within Wesley, click here. courses needed to graduate.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 98 Requirement Waivers Superintendent to discuss exactly which courses are required and when and how they Matriculated students are expected to should be taken. complete all foundational and core degree requirements using available courses in For more information on the specific Wesley’s curriculum. Transfer students who Denominational Requirements for United have been waived of certain requirements by Methodist students, click here. the Registrar upon matriculation must satisfy remaining degree requirements at Wesley has a long history of providing Wesley. specific courses required of other mainline denominations and faith traditions besides For more information about transferring The United Methodist Church. Courses in credit from another institution, click here. non-UM history, polity and theology, as required of students in other Any currently enrolled student who wishes denominations, are offered on a regular to be waived from academic requirements cycle. Polity courses and other independent toward a degree program must petition the directed studies are available for students Dean in writing. Email the Dean’s Office at from the African Methodist Episcopal [email protected]. Normally Church, Christian Church (Disciples of waivers are granted only in extraordinary Christ), United Church of Christ, situations and would require completion of Presbyterian Church (USA), Baptist Church, additional coursework in a subject area. In and the Unitarian Universalist Association. some cases, the request may be brought by Theology courses in the Reformed tradition the Dean before the Master’s Committee for and Religious Education courses in the approval. Unitarian Universalist tradition are also offered. Courses are regularly offered as Denominational Requirements needed, depending on enrollment of students seeking ordination. In cases where As a seminary of The United Methodist Wesley does not offer a course required for Church, the Master’s degree programs at ordination or membership in other Wesley are generally considered de facto denominations, courses meeting these preparation for probationary membership requirements may be taken at another and candidacy by all Annual Conferences. institution and transferred into the degree However, some additional courses required program as elective credit. Permission to for ordination are not a part of the standard count such a course as a core requirement degree curriculum because they are not may be granted by the Dean on a case-by- required of all Master’s students. Therefore, case basis. courses in UM Polity, History and Doctrine, Evangelism and Mission are often needed to Additionally, Wesley serves as a proctoring complete the United Methodist student’s institution for Presbyterian Ordination denominational requirements above and Exams for Presbyterian Church (USA) beyond the standard degree curriculum. students and regional ordination candidates. Because these count as elective courses For more information on Presbyterian toward the degree requirements, students Ordination Exams please visit are advised to contact their Board of www.pcusa.org. Ordained Ministry or District
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Overview
Registration is a contract with Wesley Theological Seminary to attend and pay for the course enrolled in, unless dropped by an approved method. Payment is always due by the start of the semester or term in which the course takes place. Bills for tuition and other services will be sent to the student’s legal, permanent address on file before the semester or term of study, ensuring adequate time for the student to pay or register for the Sallie Mae TuitionPay payment plan.
Note: It is the student’s responsibility to period students indicate their interest in a notify the Registrar’s Office of any change to Limited Enrollment course by adding the legal, permanent address immediately themselves to the waitlist on WesleyWeb. At upon making this change. This includes the end of the Limited Enrollment period, students who live on-campus but move away the class rosters will be sorted by proximity from Washington, D.C. for the summer. to graduation and students enrolled accordingly. Students manage their course registrations online through the WesleyWeb portal. For Note: SPP students will be given first Master’s degree students registration for the priority for all classes in accordance with the J.Term/Spring semester opens in October, Suggested Degree Plan Template for Student and registration for the Summer/ Fall Pastors. Deviation from this program of semesters opens in March. Please visit the study is highly discouraged as course priority Important Dates section of this Catalog for will not be given to SPP students if they take specific registration deadlines. The courses courses out of sequence. schedules are available at least 2 weeks prior to the start of registration. Schedules can be For the Fall and Spring semesters, after the reviewed at registration period has begun, courses may www.wesleyseminary.edu/schedule. be added and dropped with no financial penalty through the end of the first full For Master’s students, the first two weeks of week of either the Fall or Spring semester. each registration period is also the Limited Enrollment period for that semester. Any changes in registration after the first Certain courses are designated as “Limited full week of the semester must be submitted Enrollment” due to high demand or limited on a Registration Form with signature, in capacity. During this Limited Enrollment accordance with the due dates as laid out in
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 100 the Important Dates section of the catalog All degree candidates are required to be (page 2). continuously enrolled each major semester or term from the initial registration until all However, given that the Summer, J-Term, degree requirements are completed and and Doctor of Ministry terms are all graduation has occurred. In the event that a intensive schedules they each have stricter student cannot register for at least one registration and cancellation deadlines. academic course in any given Fall or Spring These are listed on WesleyWeb, in the semester (January or May term for D.Min. printed schedule, and on the corresponding students), s/he must register for the course webpage for the given term NC-001 Continuing Enrollment during the (www.wesleyseminary.edu/summer, for regular registration period. The fee for example). Continuing Enrollment is listed in the Fees section of this Catalog. Students who have Students in the Center for Deacon been granted permission to take courses at Education at Pfeiffer University register another institution during a regular Fall or through the Registrar’s Office at Pfeiffer Spring semester, including American University or through WesleyWeb. Students University dual degree students, must still taking Wesley-taught courses on location at concurrently register for Continuing Pittsburgh Theological Seminary register Enrollment at Wesley. through the paper form provided by the PTS Registrar’s Office or through WesleyWeb. All Note: Students who have been notified that other policies, including registration they will be eligible for Winter Conferral changes and payments, are the same as upon completion of their Fall coursework above for these students. will be waived from the Continuing Enrollment fee in their final Spring semester Holds and Warnings prior to the Commencement ceremony.
Prior to the registration period, students will A degree candidate who does not register find registration information available on either for courses or for Continuing the website and broadcast through the Enrollment by the end of the add period will weekly email announcements. We remind be automatically registered and charged for students to complete several tasks prior to Continuing Enrollment. Students who fail the start of registration, including a review to register and make no contact with the of any active Holds or Warnings on Seminary in two consecutive semesters will WesleyWeb. Student holds may include a be automatically withdrawn. S/he must Business Office or Financial hold, a Dean’s reapply for admission to continue in a Academic or Non-Academic hold, or Degree degree program. Plan hold, or holds related to incomplete paperwork owed to the Office of Continuing Enrollment status for two or Community Life. Any of the above holds will more semesters may trigger review of prevent registration for new courses from its academic status by the appropriate degree effective date until the hold is lifted. committee to determine the likelihood of degree completion within the permitted time limits. Continuing Enrollment Library privileges at Wesley and other
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 101 member schools of the Washington last day to drop course Theological Consortium are available to with 25% tuition refund students while continuing enrollment. End of tenth Last day to drop course full week without receiving an “F” Registration Changes grade
Master’s Semesters – Fall and Spring The specific drop deadlines for each Students may add courses prior to the semester are listed in the Important Dates beginning of the semester via WesleyWeb, section of the Catalog and posted online at provided such registration does not put http://calendar.wesleyseminary.edu. them in overload. Courses may be added
during the second full week of the semester Courses Starting After Semester Begins only with written permission of the Courses in a major semester (Fall or Spring) instructor, either via signature on a that begin after the start date of the Registration Form or through an email semester may be added to the student’s submitted by the faculty directly to the schedule up to the first class session with Registrar’s Office. Note: Online courses have instructor’s consent, provided there is room an earlier registration deadline, typically one in the course. Such a course may be dropped week before the first day of class, and may by noon of the subsequent business day after not be added after this date. the first class session with no tuition
penalty. Any drop made after this time will Students who wish to drop a course may do follow the above schedule relative to the first so without penalty at any time prior to the date of the semester. semester via WesleyWeb. Courses dropped after the start of the semester are subject to D.Min. Intensive Terms the following add/drop schedule: Registration changes after the beginning of a
D.Min. intensive term must be completed End of first Last day to add course on a paper registration form. Specific tuition full week without instructor’s penalty policies are outlined on the form. consent End of Last day to add course J-Term and Summer Terms second full with instructor’s consent; All J-Term and Summer Term courses are in week last day to change course an intensive format (usually of one to two from credit to audit or vice weeks) with rolling or non-standard versa; last day to drop Registration Deadlines published on the course without receiving a website. The registration deadlines are “W” grade; last day to typically two weeks before the first meeting drop course with full date. Courses dropped after the deadline are tuition refund subject to a Cancellation Fee. Courses End of third Last day to drop course dropped after the first day of class are full week with 75% tuition refund subject to full payment of tuition. End of fourth Last day to drop course Additionally most intensive courses have full week with 50% tuition refund pre-course reading and/or writing assignments which must be completed prior End of fifth Last day to change from full week conventional (letter) grade to the first class meeting. Details of pre- to Pass/Fail or vice versa; course work are available for a given class on
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 102 the website and/or the Blackboard site for Matriculation, Census Date, and the course. Enrollment Verifications
Registration Help Wesley reports registration information each term to the National Student Several conditions may cause WesleyWeb to Clearinghouse. This federal service relays disallow registration in a course. These are registration information to loan granters typically related to incomplete prerequisites and to the Department of Education. or courses that are closed to certain cohorts Students should be advised that registering of students. A Registration Help Form is for a course load of less than half-time provided online via Wesley Web for students during any compulsory semester or D.Min. to discuss any errors or problems with a staff term, including registration for Continuing member in the Registrar’s Office. Enrollment, often triggers the start of the repayment period for student loans. This Withdrawals determination is made by the loan granting organizations themselves, not by Wesley. Complete withdrawal from the Seminary during the course of the semester for The census date for any Master’s semester is emergency reasons is allowed, provided the end of the second full week, which also notice of intention to withdraw is presented coincides with the final day of the add/drop to the Associate Dean for Community Life period. Student requests for enrollment in an exit interview. The student may select, verifications will not be processed until after or the Associate Dean may advise either the census date. More information on Permanent Withdrawal from Seminary or a Enrollment Verifications is available at semester-only Emergency Withdrawal for www.wesleyseminary.edu/ev. Medical Reasons. Both forms are available online at www.wesleyseminary.edu/forms. Summer registrations are reported on a Students who withdraw for emergency rolling basis. As a non-compulsory term, medical reasons may still be liable for all or students are not required to register for part of their tuition for the semester, summer courses in order to keep their loans depending on the timing of the withdrawal, in deferment with lenders. the circumstances surrounding the emergency, and the determination of the The D.Min. term census date is the first day Dean’s Office. of each intensive term. The Faculty may, at any time during a student’s matriculation, advise withdrawal from the Seminary. The grounds for such Courses Taken at Other advice may be academic, medical or based on Institutions concerns about the student’s perceived personal development. In all cases, the Students wishing to take courses at principle governing the decision is the rule institutions falling outside the Wesley’s of fitness for effective functioning in the agreements with the Washington highly responsible work of ministry. In such Theological Consortium and The American cases, the student’s right to due process will University (or other partner institutions as be fully respected. published on the website) are encouraged to request an evaluation of these credits by the
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 103 Registrar using the Transfer Credit Request register, this time indicating the desire to Form. External coursework may not be drop the course. counted toward fulfillment of a Wesley degree requirement once the student has The following rules have been adopted by matriculated. Students who take courses at the Consortium Executive Committee another institution during any major concerning multiple cross-registrations: semester (Fall or Spring) in lieu of a course at Wesley are required to register for the • Students may cross-register for one course NC-001 Continuing Enrollment. course in any or each school, in each semester, without question, within Consortium Cross-Registration the rules of their home school. • Students may cross-register for two Wesley degree students who have completed courses in the same school each at least one semester of study on the Wesley semester: campus are eligible to take courses through o if they have the approval of the Washington Theological Consortium. their Advisor that these courses Each M.Div. student is further required to will be of significant value and complete at least one elective course (two importance to their theological credit hours minimum) in one of the other education or pastoral training Consortium member institutions. Note: o if they set out in writing to the This course may not be taken online or in Dean of the host school the hybrid format. The Consortium course may value and importance of the not be used to fulfill other core courses requirements toward the degree program. o if the Dean of the home school indicates approval of the Courses available for cross-registration may request by affixing a signature. be found on the Consortium website at (No permission is necessary www.washtheocon.org. (Note: Not all from the Dean of the host courses offered by a member institution are school.) available for Consortium cross-registration; therefore it is imperative that the student Students may not register for more than two first check if the course is listed on the courses in the same semester in the same Consortium website.) Students wishing to school without explicit written permission cross-register must do so by completing the from the Dean of the host school. A student online Consortium Cross-Registration Form is to seek this permission in writing in a available via WesleyWeb. letter to the Dean of the host school, stating the reason for the request. The Dean of the Registrations are processed and added to the home school, indicating approval, must also student’s schedule after the Registrar’s sign this letter of request. A written answer Office receives registration confirmation should be received from the Dean of the from the host institution. Tuition for host school at least one week prior to the Consortium courses follows the same rate census date for the semester or term. schedule as Wesley courses. To drop a course, students should complete the same Students cross-registering for courses in the Cross-Registration Form as they used to Washington Theological Consortium should be aware that most schools are on different
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 104 academic calendars. A calendar of start 18 credits total may be non-Wesley credits. dates and breaks is available on the D.Min. students may only receive elective Consortium website. The maximum number credit for courses taken at other institutions. of credit hours that may be earned through the Consortium is 15 credit hours in a single degree program. Clinical Pastoral Education
Students are discouraged from taking Students may receive up to 9 academic Consortium courses in their final semester credits for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) before graduation due to the various term taken during their studies at Wesley dates used by the various schools and Theological Seminary. The CPE must be difficulties that may arise in receiving taken at an accredited facility. A directory of Consortium grades in time for graduation facilities accredited by the Association of processing. Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) is available on the ACPE website at A.U. Cooperative Registration www.acpe.edu. Students register for the appropriate course number (PC-491 for 0.5 Degree students may register for courses at unit/3 credit hours or PC-493 for 1 unit/6 American University by completing a cross- credit hours) and pay tuition to Wesley, registration form available in the Registrar’s which then pays the CPE fees directly to the Office and on the website at other institution. If the CPE is at an www.wesleyseminary.edu/forms. A.U. institution that awards academic credit, cross-registration requires permission of the students should register and pay fees directly Dean at Wesley and a departmental to the institution. Once completed, such representative or the Registrar at A.U. credit may be transferred, provided the student has notified the Wesley Registrar in The maximum number of credit hours that advance of their intention to do so. may be earned at American University is 12 Academic credit is not granted for CPE credit hours in a single degree program, or taken prior to matriculation in a degree 18 credit hours for dual degree students at program unless prior arrangements have American/Wesley who are fulfilling their been made for students who expect to thesis requirement at American (15 if writing transfer into Wesley. Students in this case the M.T.S. Paper at Wesley). would still need to register for one of the academic courses at Wesley listed above. Transfer Credit CPE is graded on a Pass/Fail basis only.
Candidates for the M.Div. degree must complete their final 45 credit hours of coursework at Wesley. M.T.S. candidates must take at least the final 30 credit hours at Wesley. M.A. students may only transfer in 6 credits upon matriculation. While matriculated Wesley students M.A. student may take courses at American University (up to 12 credit hours) and/or the Washington Theological Consortium, but no more than
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 105 Directed Study – Master’s Degree Independent Study – Doctor of Ministry Degree Qualified Master’s degree students may choose to undertake Directed Study in a Independent Study is permitted only in the specialized area of a field represented in the D.Min. program. It differs from Directed curriculum. Directed Studies may occur Study in that meetings with supervising during either Fall or Spring semester, or faculty are required only at the beginning Summer term. Students must receive and end of the project. Forms for applying permission from a supervising Wesley core for independent study can be obtained from faculty member. Forms for this approval the D.Min. Office. Similar restrictions as process are available in the Registrar’s Office published above also apply. and must be submitted to the Office of the Dean for final approval before the registration is effective. Distance Learning Restrictions: Wesley offers courses in both online and • Special students are not permitted to hybrid format in both the Master and undertake Directed Studies. Doctoral level curricula. Hybrid courses are • The supervising professor must be a those that combine an approximately equal full-time Wesley faculty member. proportion of face-to-face and online • To be eligible for a Directed Study, a sessions over the course of the semester. student must hold satisfactory Both types of courses use the Blackboard academic standing. learning management system to distribute • A Directed Study may not duplicate course materials, facilitate assignments, any course listed in the Catalog. quizzes and exams, and form the community • Directed Study is not permitted to of learners usually associated with face-to- students in their first semester of the face study. These courses are designated in M.Div. or M.A. programs. the course schedule each semester or term • No more than 15 credit hours they are offered. The deadline for maximum may be earned through registration in distance learning courses is Directed Study in any single degree one week before the first day of the semester program. or term. Students are required to leave a • The maximum credit allowed for a message or complete any required single Directed Study course is two assignments on the Blackboard site message credit hours for Master’s degree board prior to the first week of the course to students. confirm their participation. Instructors and • Paperwork for the Directed Study Blackboard staff will notify the Registrar’s must be submitted to the Dean’s Office of any student who has not Office in a timely manner; no participated within the first week; non- paperwork will be processed after the participants will be dropped from the census date for a semester. course without exception. Students may not audit online and hybrid courses.
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Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 106 [email protected] or at Continuing Education Units http://services.wesleyseminary.edu to request help. Students and non-students are permitted to take any course for Continuing Education Questions about the using Blackboard and Units (CEUs) provided they are a church its features should be directed to leader, member of the clergy, or employee of [email protected] or a church or affiliated organization. Students (202) 885-6091. may use the Registration Form available in the Registrar’s Office or online at Distance learning courses are pedagogically www.wesleyseminary.edu/forms. No specific similar to the learning done in a classroom. prerequisites are required for these courses, However, students may find that taking an but the expectation is that the student has online course requires more individual effort already completed a theological Master’s to stay on top of readings, assignments, and level degree. the communication with fellow classmates and the instructor. The work required of a CEU student varies by the course. CEU students should consult Auditing Courses with the course instructor to determine an appropriate synthesis assignment that Degree and non-degree students may choose should be due at the end of the semester. to audit any course offered with a few Successful completion of this assignment exceptions. This option is available on the will satisfy the course requirements for a registration pages of WesleyWeb. Non- Continuing Education Unit; the student will Wesley students wishing to audit courses receive a certificate indicating the course must apply in the Admissions Office, who was attended and the assignment will confirm the completion of a Bachelor’s completed. The course will not be shown on level degree prior to granting audit student Wesley’s academic transcript. status. Online and hybrid courses may not be audited. For the CEU tuition rate and other fees, click here. The technical term for an Auditor is an “auditing listener” who sits in on the class but does not participate in class discussions or complete assignments. For this reason, certain courses that innately require a level of participation may not be taken by Auditors, e.g. ancient language, practicum, or online courses. Successful attendance in a course taken for Audit will be indicated on the student’s transcript with an “L” grade.
For the Auditing tuition rate and other fees, click here.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 107 Evaluation and Grading
Overview
Faculty members are responsible for grading coursework in their classes. They take this responsibility seriously and strive to act in a fair and conscientious manner. There is no standard grading scale for the Seminary. Grading standards for each course shall be specified from the outset in the course syllabus, and papers and examinations shall be returned within a reasonable time, accompanied by constructive comments and specific grades where appropriate.
Grade changes may be made after a grade is * GPA is always listed cumulatively on official posted only if the faculty member involved transcripts, across all academic programs and certifies that a clerical error was made. The regardless of student status. The GPA for coursework taken for credit in all academic Faculty and the Dean have affirmed that the programs will be aggregated when calculated. faculty is the final evaluator and grader of all class assignments. **FX is applied when a student fails to attend classes and therefore receives an “unearned” F. Grading System This is distinct from a student who attends class and yet fails to meet the minimum standards and Grades assigned in the “conventional” requirements to pass the class. Both are failing grades. Neither grade is expunged from the record, system and compiled as quality points even if / when a student retakes the course. towards a GPA are: Other symbols used are: A 4.000 A- 3.700 L Audit (listener) B+ 3.300 W Withdrawn after the second B 3.000 week of the semester, or other deadline in non-standard B- 2.700 terms C+ 2.300 NR Grade not reported at the time C 2.000 of posting (also used when an extension has been granted) C- 1.700 P Pass (Quality of work no less F 0.000 than a “C” on a conventional FX** 0.000 grading scale)
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 108 The grade of “incomplete” is not given at Academic Standing Wesley. For more information on Extensions of Time for Written Work, click Master’s Programs here. A cumulative grade point average of “C+” (2.30) is required for graduation with the M.Div., M.A., and M.T.S. students may elect M.Div., M.A., or M.T.S. degree. Any grade to register for a maximum of one course per below “C+” is a warning that a student is not semester or term on a Pass/Fail basis; that showing promise of successfully completing course must be an elective. Courses that are degree work. A student whose cumulative only offered Pass/Fail, such as PMM or GPA falls below 2.30 in a given semester will Practicum courses, will not count toward be placed on academic probation and this semester limit. Pass grades cannot raise monitored until the GPA is 2.30 or better. a student’s GPA but a Fail grade will lower Any grade of “F” (or “FX”) will result in an the GPA. academic performance review. Based on the review, a student will either receive an D.Min. and Non-Degree Students are graded academic warning or be placed on academic only with “conventional” letter grades. probation until demonstrating promise for Pass/Fail is not permitted under any successful completion of degree work. Any circumstances. Master’s level or non-degree student who accumulates as many as 9 credit hours of “F” Some Consortium schools permit (or “FX”) grades will be automatically incomplete coursework to be recorded with separated from the Seminary. Separated an “I” grade. This coursework is students may apply for readmission after automatically and permanently recorded as one academic year has passed. Students an “F” on the Wesley record. An incomplete placed on academic probation may be from any other school is not transferred at required to take a minimum of 6 credit all. Students who anticipate being offered an hours per semester until their status is incomplete at their Consortium school changed. should clarify Wesley’s policy with their instructor and make arrangements to ensure they receive a grade at the end of the D.Min. Program semester or term. No credit is granted for courses with a final grade below “B-,” and an overall average of Classroom Attendance “B” (3.00) or better must be maintained for graduation. No credit is granted for any Students are expected to attend all classes in D.Min. coursework if a student is absent for their entirety. Faculty members have the more than six contact hours. A D.Min. authority to set attendance policies for student who fails one course will be put on particular courses and those policies will be Academic Probation. The second failing included in the course syllabus. Deviation grade will result in automatic dismissal from from the attendance policy may result in the D.Min. program. This includes grades of reduction of grade or even failure of the “F” or“FX” in any Doctor of Ministry course. course. D.Min. students unable to complete the program may be awarded a “Certificate of Course Completion in Postgraduate Theological Studies,” provided they have
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 109 completed at least 18 credit hours of then submitted to the Dean’s Office for coursework on a satisfactory basis. approval. The deadline for this form is no later than the final assignment due date. No D.Min. coursework may be taken during the Spring semester or May term of the No coursework will be assigned a grade of graduation year. All Projects are due on the “Incomplete.” If coursework is not date specified in the Seminary calendar and completed by the due date, and a student is on the Wesley website. not granted an extension, the course grade will automatically be entered into the Grade Reports system as an “F.”
Printed grade reports are no longer made M.T.S. students registered for the M.T.S. available at Wesley at the conclusion of each Paper course in a given academic year who semester, except for non-degree students are unable to complete the thesis paper by taking courses in the Summer Term and the deadline may be granted a one-year partner school students. All other Wesley extension by permission of the M.T.S. students have access to their unofficial Program Director. No second extension will transcript via WesleyWeb, provided they do be given and if the work is not completed by not have an active Financial Hold. Those the end of the second academic year, the seeking an official transcript of their student will receive an “F” on the original academic record at Wesley may submit a course and must subsequently re-register for request in writing to the Registrar’s Office. the course. Students with a Financial Hold must reconcile their bill with the Business Students taking the Intercultural Immersion Office before they will be permitted to course may receive a one-year extension by access their final grades or request a permission of the Director of PMM if their transcript. immersion trip is canceled, delayed, or postponed for other reasons. Failure to For more information on requesting an complete the immersion within one year official transcript, click here. will require the student to re-register for the course and attend the orientation session Extension of Time for Written Work again.
Fall and Spring Semester Courses D.Min. Courses Deadlines for all coursework are set by the Written work for a D.Min. intensive class is instructor in each course, but in no case may due in the D.Min. Office no later than six this deadline be later than the last day of the weeks after the last day of class meeting. semester. Extensions of time for required D.Min. courses that meet online over a full final papers and projects may be granted in semester will follow the same deadline cases of genuine emergency, provided a schedule as Master’s level coursework or as petition has been submitted by the student communicated by the instructor. Extensions prior to the work’s deadline. The form for of time may be requested by the student such a request is available online at using the form available on the website at www.wesleyseminary.edu/forms and in the www.wesleyseminary.edu/dmin or by Registrar’s Office; the instructor must request from the D.Min. Office. This consent via signature on this form, which is extension may be for only 60 or fewer days
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 110 from the original deadline for written work. These evaluations are collected and Failure to request and be granted an reviewed by the Dean’s Office. At Wesley extension by the D.Min. office, or to submit Theological Seminary, every effort is made written work within the extension deadline to assess learning outcomes for students at will result in an “F” grade. In cases of the course, program/curricular and documented medical emergency, a student institutional level and to implement changes may request to withdraw from the course. as needed. These evaluations form an These requests are vetted through the important feedback loop in this process. Dean’s Office. A D.Min. student with incomplete coursework may be blocked from taking additional coursework. Transfer Credit
Grade Appeals/Change of Grade Master’s degree seeking applicants who meet the requirements for admission and Grade changes may be made after a grade is have completed courses at another reported to the Registrar’s Office only if the theological school accredited by the faculty member involved certifies that a Association of Theological Schools (ATS) clerical error was made. Students wishing to may have those courses considered for appeal a grade should refer to the Academic transfer to Wesley. Students with a Grievance Policy found here. Academic completed theological or non-theological grievances and appeals must be expressed to degree may request Advanced Standing in the Office of the Dean within six months lieu of transfer. For more information on following the occurrence(s) giving rise to the Advanced Standing, click here. grievance, or within one semester of the grade in question. Grade changes are not Those wishing to have courses considered possible, regardless of circumstance, after a for transfer equivalency should notify the student has graduated or withdrawn from Admissions Office during the application the Seminary. process for an evaluation of potential transfer credit. Once a student has Repeated Courses matriculated into a Masters degree program the credits can be officially applied to the Students may retake a failed course for student record by using the Transfer Credit credit no more than one time. Subsequently Request Form available in the Registrar’s earning a passing grade will not expunge the Office or online at previously earned grade from the student’s www.wesleyseminary.edu/forms. transcript or GPA. Previous academic credit will be considered Certain courses in Religion and the Arts, for transfer only if it meets all of the such as Chapel Choir and Arts Practica, may following criteria: be taken for credit up to six times. • The credit is above the Bachelor’s Course Evaluations level and is from a graduate theological school accredited by the In an effort to improve Wesley’s educational Association of Theological Schools in offerings, students in all courses will be the United States and Canada (ATS). requested to complete course evaluations. • The grade is “B-” or higher graded on
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 111 a conventional grading scale. “Pass” Honors at Graduation grades are not considered for transfer credit, although such Although transfer students at the Master’s courses may be used to waive core degree level may complete a degree at requirements of the degree program Wesley after beginning their studies at at Wesley if the original course was another institution, the Faculty is not eligible for a conventional (letter) committed to a minimum residency grade. standard for students to be considered for • The course was completed no more honors at graduation. To be eligible for than ten years prior the date of honors, students with transfer credit must admission to Wesley. have completed at least two-thirds of their accumulated credits at Wesley. For an Students may receive transfer credit in the M.Div. student completing 90 credit hours, form of credit hours and/or the waiver of 60 of these credit hours must stem from certain core requirements of the Wesley Wesley coursework; for an M.T.S. student degree program. The two are evaluated completing 60 credit hours, the requirement independently from one another, i.e. the is at least 40 credit hours of Wesley receipt of waivers for core requirements coursework. M.A. students must complete does not guarantee a certain number of 30 of their 36 hours at Wesley. credit hours will automatically transfer. The articulation of transfer credits is made by Students should consider these limits the Registrar, often in consultation with the when electing to transfer credit into Dean, Director of Admissions and Director Wesley from outside institutions, of the Practice in Ministry and Mission including the dual degree program with (PMM) program. American University, since they have the option to transfer more credits than Maximum Allowable Transfer Credits would allow receipt of Honors at graduation. The above only applies to To earn an M.Div or MTS degree from Master’s level students; Doctoral students Wesley, no more than half of the credit do not receive diploma honors at Wesley. hours required for the degree program may be fulfilled by transfer credits from another Credit for Course of Study institution. Additionally, the final half of the degree program must be completed at In cooperation with the Division of Wesley unless prior approval for anticipated Ordained Ministry of the Board of Higher transfer credit is granted by the Registrar’s Education and Ministry and the Office. M.A. degree candidates may only Northeastern Jurisdiction of The United transfer in 6 credit hours of work. Every Methodist Church, Wesley administers the candidate for a degree at Wesley must meet Course of Study School for local pastors of all degree requirements outlined in the The United Methodist Church. Some Curriculum section of the Catalog from the Course of Study students may wish to same year as the student entered into the transfer into the Seminary’s Master of degree program. This includes the eight- Divinity program at a later time. Provided credit Practice in Ministry and Mission field their application is acceptable and they have placement for M.Div. students. completed a Bachelor’s degree prior to beginning Course of Study, one hour of
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 112 elective credit may be transferred for each equivalent degree requirements. Advanced course completed with a grade of “B” or standing is a form of credit transfer and is better, up to a maximum of twenty elective bound by the same general regulations as credits. outlined in the section above; however the maximum number of credits awarded for Credit for Equipping Lay Ministry and advanced standing is limited to not more Center for Deacon Studies than one-third of the credit hours required to complete the Wesley degree or half of the Students who have successfully completed credits required to complete the previous credit courses in Wesley’s now defunct degree, whichever is lower. Thus M.Div. Equipping Lay Ministry (ELM) program or Advanced Standing students are only eligible the Center for Deacon Education at Pfeiffer to transfer in 30 credit hours and M.T.S. University will automatically have these Advanced Standing students are only eligible courses counted as elective credit toward to transfer in 20 credit hours of previous any Master’s level degree program at Wesley. coursework. The exception to this policy are Students who audited courses in either students seeking the Master of Arts degree. program will not be permitted to count M.A. students may only transfer in 6 credit those courses toward a degree. hours toward their degree.
Credit for Non-Theological Studies Advanced Standing Applicants who have earned Master’s level Students with a completed Master’s level credit hours in a non-theological area from a degree in a theological or non-theological regionally accredited school may be program of study at any regionally considered for not more than fifteen credit accredited institution may receive Advanced hours toward a prospective M.Div. or M.T.S. Standing and/or core requirement waivers degree sought at Wesley. M.A. transfer toward a new Master’s degree at Wesley. The credits are capped at 6 hours. Requests for maximum number of transferable credits is such transfer should include a written lower than that normally offered to transfer explanation specifying how each non- students, reflecting the fact that a degree has theological course relates to the overall already been conferred. Those wishing to be degree sought at Wesley. This petition considered for Advanced Standing should should accompany the evaluation request. notify the Admissions Office during the application process as described in the Transfer Credit section above.
Advanced Standing for Previous Theological Degrees
Applicants who have previously earned a theologically oriented degree from an ATS accredited school may be considered for Advanced Standing, both in the form of credit hours and possible waiver of
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 113 Graduation Those with an outstanding balance will not receive a diploma until the hold is cleared, Application for Graduation and but may be permitted to attend and Clearance to Graduate participate in the Commencement.
Students must apply for graduation online Student Responsibilities through Wesley Web by October 15 in the Fall semester of the year in which they All graduands (eligible students who have anticipate graduating. After submitting the yet to graduate) must complete all final application, each student’s records will be requirements for the degree program(s) and reviewed and all who are eligible will be additional administrative requirements as granted preliminary approval to graduate. listed on the Commencement website at Receipt of a Graduation Clearance letter www.wesleyseminary.edu/commencement. provides both an official Degree Audit of the student’s academic record and confirms Honors at Graduation eligibility to have the degree conferred at the May commencement ceremony. Students Graduation honors for the M.A., M.Div. and who complete their degree requirements at M.T.S. degrees are voted on by the faculty, the end of the Fall semester will be notified based on cumulative grade average. of the option for an early degree conferral; Graduands with a cumulative grade average eligible students will be voted on by the of 3.70 or higher are eligible for honors. Faculty at its first meeting of the Spring semester. To be considered for honors, M.Div. students must complete a minimum of 60 Attendance at Commencement credit hours of coursework at Wesley on the conventional grading system. M.T.S. A Commencement ceremony is only held at students must complete a minimum of 40 the end of the academic year and all credit hours at Wesley, and M.A. students graduating students, including those must complete a minimum of 30 credit granted early conferral, are expected to be hours at Wesley, also on the conventional present at Commencement unless excused grading system. Students should consider by the Dean for justifiable reasons, stated in these limits when electing to transfer a written petition. Graduation in absentia credit into Wesley from outside is a privilege; students who choose not to institutions, including the dual degree participate in the Commencement program with American University, since ceremony must still pay the Graduation they have the option to transfer more fee. Only students who have completed credits than would allow receipt of all degree requirements and have no Honors at graduation. This limit may also outstanding financial obligations at the time apply to students who choose to register for of graduation will be eligible to graduate. several elective courses on a Pass/Fail basis.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 114 Academic Records
Transcript Requests
In compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), all transcript requests must be made in writing with the signature of the inquiring student or made through a secure and unique personal electronic identification system. During the 2013-14 academic year Wesley will be rolling out an electronic transcript request, delivery, and tracking system that can be accessed from the My Wesley page (www.wesleyseminary.edu/MyWesley). For paper inquiries, please remit to the Office of the Registrar the Transcript Request Form, (www.wesleyseminary.edu/forms). Both methods of request require the following information:
• Full name at time of attendance transcript. Payment may be made by cash, • Social Security Number check, money order, or credit card (Visa or • Dates of attendance or year of MasterCard only) or applied to an active graduation student account in good standing. • Degree program • Home address and telephone Failure to provide complete information and • Address where transcript should be signature may result in a processing delay. sent Transcripts will only be issued for students • Payment information who are in good standing with the Business Office. Official transcripts are enclosed in Transcript requests received by 9 AM on signed, sealed envelopes. Tuesdays will be sent out the same week. Additional time may be required during Please mail requests to: holidays. Transcript requests may be Office of the Registrar accepted via fax or scanned e-mail 4500 Massachusetts Ave., NW attachment but must carry the signature of Washington, DC 20016-5790 the requesting student. or fax it to 202-885-8605 or email the signed form to Official Transcripts cost $10 each. All rush [email protected] requests are an additional $5.00 per
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 115 Family Educational Rights and Privacy regarding the request for amendment. Act Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the The Family Educational Rights and Privacy student when notified of the right to a Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights hearing. with respect to their education records. These rights include: The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information The right to inspect and review the contained in the student's education student's education records within 45 records, except to the extent that FERPA days of the day the Seminary receives a authorizes disclosure without consent. request for access. An exception, which permits disclosure Students should submit to the Registrar without consent, is disclosure to school written requests that identify the record(s) officials with legitimate educational they wish to inspect. The Registrar will make interests. A school official is a person arrangements for access and notify the employed by the Seminary in an student of the time and place where the administrative, supervisory, academic or records may be inspected. If the records are research, or support staff position; a person not maintained by the Seminary official to or company with whom the Seminary has whom the request was submitted, that contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or official shall advise the student of the correct collection agent); or a student serving on an official to whom the request should be official committee, such as a disciplinary or addressed. grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the A school official has a legitimate educational student believes is inaccurate, misleading, interest if the official needs to review an or otherwise in violation of the student’s education record in order to fulfill his or her privacy rights under FERPA. professional responsibility.
Students may ask the Seminary to amend a The right to file a complaint with the U.S. record that they believe is inaccurate. They Department of Education concerning should write the Seminary official alleged failures by Wesley Theological responsible for the record, clearly identify Seminary to comply with the the part of the record they want changed, requirements of FERPA. and specify why it is inaccurate. This request should be delivered to the Registrar, who The name and address of the Office that will forward it to the appropriate Seminary administers FERPA is: official. Family Policy Compliance Office If the official responsible for the record U.S. Department of Education decides not to amend the record as 400 Maryland Avenue, SW requested by the student, the Seminary will Washington, DC 20202-5901 notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 116 Act: 2012 Update permanently retain, and share without student consent personally identifiable As of January 3, 2012, the U.S. Department of information from student education Education’s FERPA regulations expanded records, and they may track student the circumstances under which student participation in education and other education records and personally programs by linking such personally identifiable information contained in such identifiable information to other personal records including Social Security Numbers, information about students that they obtain grades, or other private information may be from other Federal or State data sources, accessed without student consent. including workforce development, unemployment insurance, child welfare, Firstly, the U.S. Comptroller General, the juvenile justice, military service, and migrant U.S. Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary of student records systems. Education, or state and local education authorities (Federal and State Authorities, including District of Columbia Authorities) Directory Information and Privacy may allow access to student records and personally identifiable information without Wesley students are granted an automatic student consent to any third party expectation of privacy for their academic designated by a Federal or State Authority to records through the Family Educational evaluate a federal- or state-supported Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as amended. education program. The evaluation may However, certain information is considered relate to any program that is principally public community directory information engaged in the provision of education, such under the tenets of this law. The Seminary as early childhood education and job may release the following directory training, as well as any program that is information without prior consent: administered by an education agency or institution. • Name of student • Photograph of student Secondly, Federal and State Authorities may • Mailing address allow access to student education records • Home telephone number and personally identifiable information • Work telephone number without student consent to researchers • Campus box number performing certain types of studies, in • Email address certain cases even when the educational • Dates of attendance institution (i.e. Wesley Theological • Graduation date Seminary) objects to or does not request • Degree program such research. Federal and State Authorities must obtain certain use-restriction and data Any of this information may be included in security promises from the entities that they the public information distributed to other authorize to receive student personally students and members of the Seminary identifiable information, but the Authorities community. need not maintain direct control over such entities. In addition, in connection with Wesley has adopted internal policies that Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems, State strengthen the privacy of students, staff, and Authorities may collect, compile, faculty afforded under FERPA. All members
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 117 of the community may “opt out” of having Office and must be accompanied by their directory information released by supporting documents as listed on this form. completing the Student Information Form All academic and administrative records for (or other relevant form) available in the the student will be updated to reflect the Registrar’s Office. name change.
Denomination Information Graduated students and those who are longer enrolled may not be permitted to Denominational affiliation is not considered have their name change, to preserve the directory information and therefore may not integrity of their academic record at the be automatically released. Students may sign time they were a student. Any such request a release waiver to “opt in,” allowing the should be directed to the Registrar for Seminary to release denominational consideration of the circumstances. affiliation to official representatives of the However, Wesley reserves the right to declared denomination upon their request. update any student’s name, address, or other contact information after the student has Name Changes ceased matriculation at the Seminary.
Current students who have changed their name legally may request that their academic record by updated to reflect this change. This request must be made on the proper form available in the Registrar’s
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Grievance Policy
A student who has a grievance about an academic matter shall consult first with the faculty member whose course is involved. If there is no satisfactory resolution, the student may ask the Dean to consult with the faculty member with regard to the situation. The student may choose to be present or not at the consultation with the faculty member.
At that time the Dean shall inform the 3. The committee shall gather student about possible further appeal information and shall arrive at a according to the following procedure: decision no later than the end of the tenth week of the semester in which 1. If the matter is not resolved through the letter of appeal was received. the informal consultation of the Dean 4. The committee shall give written with the faculty member, the student notification of its decision to both may make a formal appeal in writing to parties and the Registrar. If the the Dean; such appeal must be made decision involves the change of a not later than six months in which the course grade, the Registrar shall occurrence(s) giving rise to the change the course grade in accordance grievance took place, or one semester with the committee’s decision. of the posting of a disputed grade. 5. The filing of an academic appeal and 2. On receipt of the student’s letter of its outcome will be noted in the appeal the Dean shall appoint and student’s file and kept until convene an ad hoc committee to graduation. address the issue. The committee shall consist of one faculty member from The greatest possible confidentiality shall be the area of the course in which the observed in the appeals process. grievance arose (if the subject area has more than one full time faculty Student grievances with regard to non- member, if not it shall be a tenured academic matters are governed by the faculty member), one faculty member policies laid out in the Student Handbook, from another area, and the Dean of including but not limited to the Wesley’s Community Life. The Dean shall serve Commitment to Diversity policy and the as a non-voting, advisory member of grievance procedure contained therein. the committee.
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Students are expected to comply with all In questions of academic dishonesty academic regulations and requirements, (including cheating on exams or papers and both of the Seminary and of the classes in plagiarism), the professor will report the which they are enrolled. Academic honesty circumstances of the case to the Dean. In is expected and required. Plagiarism is first instances of proven plagiarism or regarded as a serious offense and will result dishonesty, the student will receive a “Fail” in substantial penalties, including the grade for the course. Second instances will possibility of academic dismissal. result in automatic separation from the Seminary. In all instances, the procedures The Faculty regards the following as forms outlined below will be followed: of plagiarism or dishonesty: 1. The Dean shall notify the student of • copying from another student’s the nature of the evidence of paper academic misconduct and shall • giving or receiving unauthorized request that the student to meet assistance to or from another with the Dean, the Associate Dean student during an examination for Community Life and/or the • using unauthorized material during respective Faculty. an examination 2. The student will meet with the • borrowing and presenting as one’s Dean(s) and/or Faculty member. own (i.e., without proper attribution) Following this meeting, the Dean the composition or ideas of another. will make a decision concerning the resolution of the charges. The mutilation, defacement, or stealing of 3. The Dean may refer serious cases to library materials are examples of academic the Personal Development for dishonesty and/or professional misconduct Ministries (PDM) Committee in and are also subject to disciplinary action. consultation with the Associate Dean for Community Life. Students may Disciplinary Actions also appeal to the PDM Committee. 4. In cases of referral or appeal, the In cases of academic dishonesty or personal student will be requested to meet or professional misconduct, it may prove with the PDM Committee and may necessary to dismiss the student from the be accompanied by his or her Faculty Seminary or to delay completion of his/her Advisor. The Committee will degree program until satisfactory progress investigate the situation and will can be made in dealing with academic, ratify, modify, or vacate the Dean’s professional, or personal problems. The decision. Recommendations for Seminary protects the interests of the dismissal shall be forwarded to the student by adhering to the procedures Faculty for final approval. outlined below. 5. Should the PDM Committee refer the student to the Faculty for dismissal, a letter will be sent from the PDM Committee to the Faculty through the Dean and to the student
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 120 ten days before a faculty meeting. some voluntary cooperation on the Such a letter shall include part of the student the matter may designation of the nature of be brought to a just result without disciplinary or other action to be the necessity of formal action. The taken. The student shall be given the Associate Dean for Community Life opportunity to send comments or shall then make a decision objections by letter to the Faculty concerning resolution of the charges through the Dean at this time. The or referral to the Personal Faculty upon motion duly made shall Development for Ministry (PDM) take action by ratifying, modifying, Committee. Decisions of the or vacating the recommendations of Associate Dean for Community Life the Committee. The Dean shall may be appealed to the PDM notify the student in writing of the Committee; decisions of the PDM Faculty’s decision. Committee may be appealed to the Faculty. Personal/Professional Discipline 3. If the matter is referred to the PDM Committee, the Associate Dean for Whenever the Seminary is presented with a Community Life shall write a letter problem of inappropriate conduct, personal to the student stating the nature of immaturity, or evidence of emotional or the evidence in the hands of the mental instability that could lead to Seminary, and in what respects the disciplinary action, or when a student evidence may indicate that the demonstrates behavior that brings into student lacks one or more of the question fitness for ministry, the following characteristics of a degree candidate. procedure will be followed: The letter will request that the student meet with the PDM 1. A written complaint regarding the Committee, the Dean, and the student must be made to the Associate Dean for Community Life Associate Dean for Community Life no later than ten days after receipt of by the injured party or his/her the letter, at a time and place representative. The complaint may designated. be sent through regular mail or e- 4. The student will meet with the PDM mail. Committee, the Dean, and the 2. There shall be a preliminary hearing Associate Dean for Community Life. between the student whose character The student’s Faculty Advisor shall or conduct has been questioned and be invited to attend. Following this the Associate Dean for Community meeting, the PDM Committee shall Life for the purpose of ascertaining make a decision concerning the the facts of the case. In that resolution of the charges or referral preliminary hearing, the student to Faculty, in cases of dismissal. shall be informed of the information 5. Should the PDM Committee refer in the Seminary’s possession and the the student to the Faculty for student shall be invited to respond. dismissal, a letter will be sent from The possibility shall be explored that the PDM Committee to the Faculty the charges are untrue or do not through the Dean and to the student justify disciplinary action or that by ten days before a faculty meeting.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 121 Such a letter shall include Other Academic Regulations and designation of the nature of Information disciplinary or other action to be taken. The student shall be given the More detailed academic regulations and opportunity to send comments or procedures are outlined in the Student objections by letter to the Faculty Handbook given to each new student during through the Dean at this time. The Orientation. Faculty upon motion duly made shall take action by ratifying, modifying, It is each student’s responsibility to meet all or vacating the recommendations of requirements for graduation and for the Committee. The Dean shall ecclesiastical ordination, and to ensure that notify the student in writing of the any deviations from the normal program are Faculty’s decision. pre-approved by the appropriate degree 6. Students who are withdrawn from committee. matriculation for such reasons may be considered for readmission by the Admissions Committee following appropriate assessment, consultation with the Associate Dean for Community Life, and a determination that the condition requiring withdrawal has been remedied.
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Course Listings
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 123 Overview
This list of courses offered at Wesley is intended to help students plan their coursework. The list includes active courses in Wesley’s curriculum and specific course offerings through the Spring 2015 semester. It also serves as an archive of courses recently offered, including some that are no longer active. Course schedules are subject to change. A list of course schedules is made available online at www.wesleyseminary.edu/schedule. The webpage will always have the most up-to-date offerings for future semesters and terms.
Recent applicants and prospective student Wesley’s course number scheme indicates may obtain a list of courses open to entering Master’s degree requirements and students (the COTES schedule) from the prerequisites as follows: Office of Admissions or on the website at www.wesleyseminary.edu/apply. 100 level Required courses (no prerequisites) 200 level Elective courses (no Notes on the Course Listing prerequisites) 300 level Required courses (has Wesley Theological Seminary reserves the prerequisites) right to cancel a course if low registration or 400 level Elective courses (has other unforeseen circumstances require. prerequisites) 500 level Directed Study, Independent Registration for all courses, including J- Study, Advanced Research, Term and Summer Term, must be at regular Thesis Writing and other registration periods as outlined in the unique courses Academic Regulations section of this Catalog and in the Important Dates (p. 2). Ordination Requirements
The unit of credit for all courses is the The 2008 Book of Discipline of The United semester hour. A semester consists of 15 Methodist Church (Par. 324.4a) requires that weeks. Each hour in class is equivalent to candidates for ordained ministry shall one academic contact hour. complete the following graduate theological
studies within or in addition to their basic seminary degree: "Old Testament; New Testament; theology; church history;
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 124 mission of the church in the world; the Pentateuch, Deuteronomistic History, evangelism; worship/liturgy; and United and major prophets. Fulfills the “Old Methodist doctrine, polity and Testament” requirement for Basic Graduate history." These courses may be completed Theological Studies. 3 credit hours independently or as part of a degree Offered every Fall semester at Pfeiffer University in North Carolina. program. However, election to probationary membership and commissioning cannot be BI-211 Biblical Hebrew 1 granted until these requirements are Grammar and vocabulary for beginners. successfully completed. For more 3 credit hours information on Denomination Fall 2012 O. Creanga Requirements, click here. Fall 2014
Courses in history, doctrine, polity and BI-212 Biblical Hebrew 2 theology for other denominations are Continuation of BI-211. 3 credit hours Prereq: BI-211 offered depending on enrollment needs. J-Term/Spring 2013 O. Creanga J-Term/Spring 2015
BI – Biblical Interpretation BI-213 Biblical Hebrew Intensive Grammer, vocabulary and thought forms. 6 credit hours I. Hebrew Scripture Summer Term 2013 D. Dombkowski Hopkins Summer Term 2015 Denise Dombkowski Hopkins, Paul Cho BI-235 Divine Violence in Jewish, BI-101 Introduction to Hebrew Bible 1 Christian, and Islamic Sacred Traditions: Origins, critical methods, outstanding The Legacy of the Biblical Joshua theological ideas of Hebrew Bible texts. Part A descriptive overview of divine violence in 1 of a two-semester survey of Hebrew the main Abrahamic faiths, with illustrations scriptures. Part 2 is offered during the Spring from the Conquest Narrative of Joshua semester. Both semesters are required to (Josh. 1-12). 3 credit hours fulfill Hebrew Bible requirements in the J-Term/Spring 2014 O. Creanga Master’s degree programs. 2 credit hours Two sections offered every Fall semester BI-292 The Ten Commandments: Why and How Do They Matter Today? BI-102 Introduction to Hebrew Bible 2 An exploration of the complexity of the Ten Origins, critical methods, outstanding Commandments, their trajectory through theological ideas of Hebrew Bible texts. Part the Bible, and their role in contemporary 2 of a two-semester survey of Hebrew social, political, and religious debates. Scriptures. Both semesters are required to 2 credit hours fulfill the Hebrew Bible requirement in the Master’s degree programs. 2 credit hours BI-416 Old Testament Exegesis: Job Two sections offered every Spring semester English texts, with attention to literary and
interpretive features, methods, and BI-201 Survey of the Old Testament theological issues. (Course at Pfeiffer University) 3 credit hours Historical background and distinctive Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible theological themes of the Old Testament J-Term/Spring 2015 D. Dombkowski Hopkins documents, with special attention given to
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 125 BI-417 Old Testament Exegesis: Psalms II. New Testament English texts, with attention to literary and interpretive features, methods, and Sharon H. Ringe, Carla Works theological issues. 3 credit hours Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible BI-202 Survey of the New Testament Fall 2014 D. Dombkowski Hopkins (Course at Pfeiffer University)
Historical background and distinctive BI-418 Old Testament Exegesis: Jeremiah theological themes of the New Testament English texts, with attention to literary and documents, with special attention given to interpretive features, methods, and the Pentateuch, Deuteronomistic History, theological issues. 3 credit hours Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible and major prophets. Fulfills the “New J-Term/Spring 2013 D. Dombkowski Hopkins Testament” requirement for Basic Graduate Theological Studies. 3 credit hours BI-419 Old Testament Exegesis: Isaiah Offered every Spring semester at Pfeiffer University in North English texts, with particular attention to Carolina. theological, literary, hermeneutical, and BI-171 Introduction to New Testament: historical issues. 3 credit hours Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible Gospels J-Term/Spring 2014 P. Cho Origins, critical methods, outstanding theological ideas of New Testament texts. BI-485 Grounded in the Living Word: Part I of a two-semester survey of New Pastoral Practices and the Hebrew Bible Testament Scriptures. Part 2 is offered An interdisciplinary dialogue between during the Spring semester. Both semesters Hebrew Bible and pastoral theology with are required to fulfill New Testament attention to intersections between the requirements in the Master’s degree biblical text and the human text with their programs. 2 credit hours resulting tension, ambiguities, and Offered each Fall: an in-person section with C. Works and an online section with S. Ringe complexities, and their impact upon both biblical interpretation and ministerial BI-172 Introduction to New Testament: practices. 3 credit hours Epistles Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible Fall 2012 D. Dombkowski Hopkins/M. Koppel Origins, critical methods, outstanding theological ideas of New Testament texts. BI-490 Biblical Hebrew Practicum Part 2 of a two-semester survey of New Advanced language instruction; topics vary. Testament Scriptures. Both semesters are 1 credit hour required to fulfill New Testament Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible and Biblical requirements in the Master’s degree Hebrew programs. 2 credit hours Fall 2012 D. Dombkowski Hopkins Offered each Spring: an in-person section with C. Works and J.Term /Spring 2013 D. Dombkowski Hopkins an online section with S. Ringe
BI-261 New Testament Greek 1 Grammar, vocabulary, and thought forms. 3 credit hours Fall 2013 C. Barnes Fall 2015
BI-262 New Testament Greek 2 A continuation of New Testament Greek 1.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 126 3 credit hours BI-449 New Testament Exegesis: 1 & 2 Spring 2014 C. Barnes Corinthians Spring 2016 English texts, with attention to literary and BI-262 New Testament Greek Intensive interpretive features, methods, and Grammar, vocabulary, and thought forms. theological issues. 3 credit hours Prereq: Introduction to New Testament: Gospels and 6 credit hours Epistles Summer 2014 C. Barnes Spring 2014 C. Works Summer 2016
BI-491 New Testament Greek Practicum BI-441 New Testament Exegesis: Advanced language instruction; topics vary. Matthew 1 credit hour English texts, with attention to literary and Prereq: Introduction to New Testament: Gospels and interpretive features, methods, and Epistles and New Testament Greek theological issues. 3 credit hours Fall 2012 S. Ringe Luke Prereq: Introduction to New Testament: Gospels and Spring 2013 C. Works Galatians & James
Epistles Fall 2013 C. Wilson BI-452 Women in the Letters of Paul A study of the issues surrounding the BI-443 New Testament Exegesis: Luke portrayal of women in the letters of Paul English texts, with attention to literary and with particular attention to the role of interpretive features, methods, and women in the Pauline mission, Paul's theological issues. 3 credit hours instructions regarding women in the early Prereq: Introduction to New Testament: Gospels and churches, and the comparison of Paul's Epistles writing with his contemporaries. Fall 2012 S. Ringe 3 credit hours Prereq: Introduction to New Testament: Gospels and BI-444 New Testament Exegesis: John Epistles English texts, with attention to literary and interpretive features, methods, and theological issues. 3 credit hours III. General Bible Prereq: Introduction to New Testament: Gospels and Epistles Spring 2014 S. Ringe BI-251 Teaching Biblical Faith A study of the biblical message in the Old BI-446 New Testament Exegesis: and New Testaments and the relation of the Galatians and James Bible to teaching in the local church. Fulfills English texts, with attention to literary and UM Certification Bible Requirement, does interpretive features, methods, and not fulfill M.Div requirements for Bible theological issues. 3 credit hours coursework. 2 credit hours Prereq: Introduction to New Testament Fall 2012 Spring 2013 C. Works BI-293 The Hebrew Bible Goes to the BI-447 New Testament Exgesis: Romans Movies English texts, with attention to literary and Critical analysis of feature films as a mode of interpretive features, methods, and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible; theological issues. 3 credit hours discussion of films in dialogue with critical Prereq: Introduction to New Testament exegesis. 2 credit hours Fall 2012 C. Works Summer 2013 B. Birch
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 127 BI-341 Practicum in Biblical CF-141 Leading Formation in Interpretation Congregations Practice in the use of the tools and methods An exploration of how an emphasis on of exegesis with particular attention to the Christian faith practices – including justice, hermeneutical issues relating to biblical forgiveness, prayer and hospitality – can theology and the role of the Bible in the serve as organizing principle for church. 2 credit hours congregational life and administration. Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible and Special attention to methods of teaching, Introduction to New Testament: Gospels and sharing, and facilitating faith practices in all Epistles Summer 2013 C. Works aspects of congregational ministry, and the Fall 2013 S. Ringe; C. Wilson ways in which an emphasis on faith practices J-Term/Spring 2014 C. Works Fall 2014 D. Dombkowski Hopkins; Cho impacts the structure and administration of J-Term/Spring 2015 C. Works congregational ministry itself. 3 credit hours Spring 2013 T. Radosevic
CF-201 Foundations of Christian Spirituality Common and enduring elements of the CF – Christian Teaching & spiritual life and their unique expressions in Formation Christianity. An examination of spiritual theology including conversion, salvation,
stages of growth, spiritual disciplines, Robert Martin prayer, ascetical and mystical dimensions, CF-130 Spiritual Formation in the Parish spiritual empowerment and spiritual A theoretical and practical examination of direction in order to write one’s faith auto- spiritual formation in the parish. Emphasis biography. 3 credit hours Spring 2014 A. Thomas on curriculum development for the church
through the teaching and nurturing of CF-204 The Spirituality of Prayer spiritual practices. 3 credit hours Summer 2013 J. Strukova Ways of cultivating personal and corporate prayer by considering God’s character, our CF-131 Teaching the Bible hindrances, prayer types, methods, retreats The process of teaching the literature and and small groups. Insights from Western, history of the Old and New Testament African and Korean saints. Designs for scriptures in the Church. Focus on youth teaching congregations and enriching and adult learners. 3 credit hours pastoral devotion. 2 credit hours Spring 2013 T. Radosevic Summer 2014 A. Thomas Fall 2013 T. Radosevic CF-205 Spiritual Gifts for the CF-133 Teaching and Learning in Contemporary Church Christian Education Exploration of the diverse gifts of the Holy Explores the theory and practice of learning Spirit found in the New Testament based on in the faith community and examines the insights from classical Pentecostal, teaching office in the church and contextual charismatic and mainline traditions in order issues of teaching. 3 credit hours to assist members in recognizing, developing Fall 2012 D. Dyson Spring 2014 and sharing their ministry with the local church. 2 credit hours Summer 2012 A. Thomas
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CF-206 Coming Home: Hope & Healing CF-255 Church and Culture for Youth for Creation and Young Adults Discovery of more harmonious relationships A survey of contemporary culture through with creation through study of, and spiritual various lenses - post-modern, experience in, the local Chesapeake Bay post-Christian, consumerist, ecosystem. Emphasis on spiritual practice. 2 entertainment-driven, fragmented, secular, credit hours globalized, participatory and technological - Summer 2013 E. Norcross and the importance of deep understanding, interpretation and practical CF-240 Theological Foundations for theological reflection and critique of these Youth Ministry perspectives for effective ministry with Exploration of biblical, theological and youth and young adults. 3 credit hours philosophical foundations undergirding the J-Term/Spring 2014 practice of ministry to, with and through young people with special emphasis on CF-295 History and Ministry of the cultural and contextual considerations that Deacon enhance relational youth ministry. Taken Survey of the ministry of the Deacon from with CF-255 to fulfill the core requirement the beginning of the church to the present. 2 for the Youth and Young Adult Ministry credit hours Fall 2012 J. Thorpe Program. 3 credit hours Fall 2014 Fall 2013 D. Dyson J-Term/Spring 2015 CF-501 Advanced Research in Children, CF-246 The Practice of Youth Ministry Youth and Young Adult Ministries A vital reflection and critical examination A directed, in-depth research project in upon the wide range of issues inherent practical theology exploring contemporary within the practice of youth ministry, with issues in children, youth, and young adult particular attention upon ministry models, ministry. 3 credit hours opportunities for youth ministry Prereq: Theological Foundations for Youth Ministry, Youth and Young Adults in Church and Culture, development, management needs and and one semester of Systematic Theology ministry accountability within diverse Fall 2012 D. Dyson cultural and socio-economic contexts. 3 credit hours
CF-261 Religious Education in Unitarian CH – History of Christianity Universalism An overview of the historical perspective of Beverly E. Mitchell the philosophy and guiding principles of religious education in Unitarian CH-101 The Church in History: Early Universalism. Attention to the theories of Church To Reformation human religious development and learning Historical life of the church to the 16th and teaching; skills and practice; theological century: institutional formation and context; critical issues in Unitarian doctrinal development in historical context. Universalist religious education, and the 3 credit hours Two sections offered every Fall semester contribution of religious educators. 3 credit Fall 2013 C. Harrell hours Spring 2013
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 129 CH-102 The Church in History: CH-245 The Spirituality of Saints Reformation To Present A study of representative saints, their lives, Historical life of the church from the and writings from the early church to the Reformation to the present: institutional present to illustrate major topics and formation and doctrinal development in practices of the spiritual life. With prayer, historical context. 3 credit hours meditation, and journaling done in class. Two sections offered every Spring semester 2 credit hours Spring 2014 B. Mitchell Spring 2013 A. Thomas
CH-201 Introduction to the History of CH-293 Theology of John Wesley Christianity (Course at Pfeiffer Examinations of selected theological University) writings and lives in the Christian tradition. A broad overview of Christian history from 3 credit hours the late 1st century to the present day. Fall 2012 Presentation and discussion of the major developments in thought, practice and CH-402 Hospitality: Welcoming the church leadership in the early church, the Stranger medieval church, the Reformation, the Examination of hospitality as both virtue interaction of the church and the age of and practice in early Christianity, with reason, American Christianity, and world- emphasis on biblical, theological, ethical and wide Christianity. Emphasis placed on the ecclesial aspects. Consideration of its background of current issues. Fulfills the recovery in ethics and congregational life “Church History” requirement for Basic today. 2 credit hours Graduate Theological Studies. 3 credit hours Prereq: CH-101 or CH-102 Fall 2014 Pfeiffer CH-403 Voices From Early Christianity: CH-205 Baptist History Wisdom for Today's Churches Historical origins within the Baptist Examination of early Christian period tradition. 2 credit hours spiritual exercises with attention to differences among women and men in CH-210 The Life and Writings of Martin writing and advising disciples. Selections Luther King, Jr. from primary sources with connections to An historical, theological and socio-cultural contemporary church practices. analysis of the life and writings of Martin 2 credit hours Luther King, Jr. with particular focus on the Prereq: CH-101 implications of King’s work on the Summer 2012 contemporary church and society. 2 credit hours CH-451 Introduction to the Pentecostal Summer 2013 C. Hunt and Charismatic Movement An historical and theological examination of CH-212 African American Religious the History twentieth-century Pentecostal and Survey of the African-American religious Charismatic movements, using primarily a experience from the Atlantic slave trade to thematic approach. Attention to the the black liberation movement. theological distinctives as they developed in 3 credit hours their historical, cultural and ecclesial Fall 2013 B. Mitchell contexts. 2 credit hours Prereq: CH-102
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 130 CH-475 History of Christian Spiritual in current positions. Will address entering Practices the initial position, transitions, dealing with Examination of spiritual practices and conflict and uncertainty, visioning, staff and disciplines within Christianity from 2nd to volunteers, laity in worship, program 20th centuries, including experiential development, pastoral care, stewardship and exploration of practices. Focus on the other personal concerns. 2 credit hours practices for spiritual growth developed by Fall 2013 Y. Hardman-Cromwell various Christian communities. 3 credit hours CM-133 Best Practices in Church Prereq: CH-101 or CH-102 Leadership And Administration Spring 2013 Positive models for approaching specific leadership and administration issues typically faced by pastors in the first years of CM – Congregational Life & ministry; emphasis on local church Ministry experience and the constant need to filter that experience through the lenses of Youtha C. Hardman-Cromwell, Kyunglim Shin Lee, Sam W. Marullo, Lewis A. Parks, vocation, polity, and theological reflection. Lovett H. Weems An introductory level course that will help students identify particular issues for further CM-116 Leadership in African American study while in seminary. 2 credit hours Churches Summer 2013 L. Weems / A. Michel Exploring unique approaches to leadership Fall 2014 L. Weems / A. Michel in the Black Church with specific attention CM-135 Personal Finances for Religious given to the culture and nuances of pastoral Professionals and lay leadership in African-American Introduction to basics of financial congregations and communities. Specific management, including link of financial focus on clergy and lay leadership around health to overall health, consumerism, debt worship, pastoral care, Christian education, management, tax considerations, legal evangelism, mission, and community and issues, saving and investing, risk economic development. 1 credit hour J-Term/Spring 2013 J. Daniels management and insurance, and health care and retirement benefits. 1 credit hour J. Term 2014 L. Weems CM-117 Visual Technologies for the
Church CM-136 Leadership and Administration The use of visual technologies for worship For Small Churches and Christian Education applications. Various exercises in ecclesiology for the sake methodologies, hardware and software of uncovering a contemporary vision of hope options, worship space and classroom design for small churches. The application of this and functionality with specific examples vision to the fiscal, sociological, cultural, and form churches engaged in the use of visual denominational challenges facing small technologies. 2 credit hours Spring 2013 J. Conte churches. Includes leadership and administration topics such as starting out, CM-119 Facing the First Pastorate discerning direction, time management, and Administration and management to help the character of the called. 2 credit hours Spring 2014 Y. Hardman-Cromwell those of all denominations prepare for Spring 2015 leadership positions or to be more effective
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 131 CM-137 Church Finances missiological topics such as ethnocentrism, Exploration of various types of budgets secularism, religious fundamentalism and within a congregation, categories of income the theology of religions. Fulfills the and expenses, building budgets, methods of “mission of the church in the world” giving, accurate tracking of giving and requirement for election to probationary proper financial administration of funds, membership and commissioning in The examining all from both a theological United Methodist Church as specified in perspective and from the best practices of The Book of Discipline 2008, Par. 324.4a. financial transparency and accountability. 2 credit hours 1 credit hour J-Term 2012 D. Dyson Summer 2013 Pfeiffer P. Wingeier-Rayo Fall 2013 L. Weems
CM-138 Greening Your Congregation CM-206 Introduction to Deaf Ministry A brief overview of the theological and An introduction to the dynamics of deaf spiritual background regarding our covenant ministry; communication, education and relationship with our Creator God, worship with the deaf and hearing impaired. 2 credit hours emphasizes our personal and corporate Summer 2014 responsibility to be stewards of creation and provides very practical ways that our CM-208 Studying Congregational stewardship commitment can be carried out Ministry in the local church setting. 1 credit hour Examination of congregations and other Spring 2013 E. Norcross settings of ministry in their contexts, using
CM-142 Healthy Stewardship in the Local theory and methods from cultural Church anthropology, sociology, family systems and Exploration of the Biblical and theological organizational behavior. 2 credit hours basis for healthy congregational Fall 2013 Y. Hardman-Cromwell stewardship, emphasizing centrality of Fall 2014 Y. Hardman-Cromwell healthy stewardship to healthy discipleship and survey of the different components to a CM-222 Evangelism in the Contemporary well-rounded financial stewardship Church & World program. 1 credit hour Evangelism and the Dynamics of Modern Offered occasionally in Summer & J-Term A. Michel Society. Exploration of the dynamics of contemporary society in the United States as CM-203 Emergent Gathering these affect the practices of evangelism. An introduction to the main issues around 3 credit hours the emerging church and the ways in which Fall 2013 F. Douglas Powe Wesley coursework integrates with those discussions. Core requirement for the CM-226 Ministries Beyond the Pastorate Emerging Ministry Program (described in An exploration of various forms of ministry Catalogs prior to 2012-13). 2 credit hour other than that of the local parish pastor. Every Spring Specifically deals with discernment of vocation and identification of gifts for CM-205 The Mission of the Church in ministry. Will involve guest speakers and the Contemporary World resources from practitioners in a variety of Reflection on foundations of mission, the ministries. 2 credit hours role of the Church in God’s mission in the Fall 2013 J. Thorpe world and exploration of current
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 132 CM-230 Foundations of Urban Ministry 1 of college students with attention given to Development of a theological and biblical leadership development, social justice, and vision for urban ministry; an exploration of advocacy. 2 credit hours the racial and social justice vision of The J-Term 2014 Beloved Community of M. L. King, Jr. and The Kingdom of God in the Social Gospel of CM-245 Leadership and Practices of the Rauschenbusch; an examination of biblical Missional Church texts as resources for urban ministry; and an Leadership and practices of the missional opportunity to learn literary and church in the contemporary United States. socio-historical exegetical methods. Taken Transforming leaders and congregations with CM-231 to complete the core from internal to external focus; from requirement for the Urban Ministry developing programs to forming missional Program. 3 credit hours leaders; from church-based to community- Every Fall semester engaged practices. 2 credit hours Fall 2013 S. Marullo CM-231 Foundations of Urban Ministry 2 Learn basic principles of leading faith-based CM-251 Polity of the United Methodist service delivery, community building, Church community development corporations, and The Constitution and structural community organizing, with a focus on relationships of The United Methodist practices of grant writing, non-profit issues, Church are examined with a particular focus community coalitions, and participatory upon the workings of the local church. action research. Taken with CM-230 to Fulfills the UM Polity requirement for complete the core requirement for the election to probationary membership and Urban Ministry Program. 3 credit hours commissioning in The United Methodist Every Spring semester Church as specified in The Book of Discipline 2008, Par. 324.4a. 2 credit hours Every Summer semester (face-to-face) and Fall semester CM-235 Issues of Faith and Health in the (online) Urban Setting Examination of health disparities and CM-252 Christian Church (Disciples of accessibility issues in urban and minority Christ) Polity communities. Exploration of systems Historical origins and basic theological theories of community change and perspectives and organizational structures in collaboration between faith-based and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). public health organizations. Development 2 credit hours Fall 2012 of skills of leadership on the boundaries Fall 2014 between faith and health organizations and in building faith and health coalitions. CM-254 Presbyterian Polity: Foundations Examination of best practice models in and Form of Government health ministries, parish nursing, and A study of the constitutional and community coalitions. 1 credit hours government of the Presbyterian Church J-Term 2013 F. Smith (USA), emphasizing theological, confessional and historical foundations. Study of the CM-242 Emerging Church: Creating a present form of government – New Community responsibilities, rights and powers – of An exploration of the impact that the Presbyterian congregations, Presbyteries, campus context has on the social conscience
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 133 Synods and General Assembly. 2 credit hours CM-268 Practical Theology in Church Fall 2013 and Society Fall 2015 A presentation of the pastoral circle/spiral as CM-255 Baptist Polity a method of developing more socially Historical origins and basic theological engaged ministries and of integrating social perspectives in Baptist traditions; study of analysis with theological reflection. Sharper present polity, organization and program of focus on two dimensions of practical Baptist congregations. 2 credit hours theology – both of which have to do with Fall 2012 critical reflection on practice. One is the Fall 2014 view as seen through the wide-angle lens of liberative praxis and justice-oriented action. CM-256 Polity and History of the This view looks at a broad vista of historical Unitarian Universalist Church forces for justice and injustice when Study and history of the present polity, evaluating local movements and ministries. organization and program of Unitarian The other is the narrower focus of the Universalist congregations. 3 credit hours action-reflection model as it is used to zoom in on individual action and particular CM-257 Polity of the African Methodist practices of Christian ministry. 3 credit Episcopal Church hours Study of present polity, organization and Spring 2014 J. Bush program of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. 2 credit hours CM-270 The Praxis of Missional Spring 2015 Evangelism Theological foundations of Christian CM-258 Polity of the United Church of evangelism. Various models of theological Christ praxis from the early to the contemporary Study of present polity, organization and church. Particular emphasis on program of the United Church of Christ contemporary strategies for evangelism and (UCC) congregations. 2 credit hours theological criteria for critical evaluation. Fall 2013 Fall 2015 Fulfills the evangelism requirement for election to probationary membership and CM-266 A Practical Theology of Urban commissioning in The United Methodist Ministry Church as specified in The Book of An examination of the historical and Discipline 2008, Par. 324.4a. 2 credit hours practical theological development of the Spring 2015 idea of Beloved Community; the Beloved Community as a utopian social metaphor to CM-271 Evangelism in the mobilize and energize social movements; Wesleyan/Methodist Tradition and practical examples of how principles of Wesley's theology of evangelism, the Beloved Community can influence appropriation and development of Christian education, youth ministry, faith evangelistic purpose by early and health ministry, and the elimination of Methodist movements, historical models of extreme poverty. 2 credit hours Wesleyan evangelism, contemporary models J-Term/Spring 2014 D. Powe of evangelism within the Wesleyan/ Methodist tradition. Fulfills the evangelism requirement for election to probationary membership and commissioning in The
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 134 United Methodist Church as specified in course; participate in missional church The Book of Discipline 2008, Par. 324.4a. 2 projects; and prepare their own missional credit hours project. 1 credit hour Spring 2014 D. Powe Pre-req CM-274, CM-275 Every Fall semester S. Marullo CM-273 Evangelism and Emerging Generations CM-277 Missional Fellows Seminar II/2 An exploration of the theology and practice Missional Fellows introduction to theology of Christian evangelism in relation to youth and practice of missional church. Fellows and young adults in a postmodern, post- support projects and theological reflection Christendom world culminating in the for service projects in Spiritual Formation development of a practical theological course; participate in missional church response to evangelism with young people in projects; and prepare their own missional particular socio-cultural contexts. Fulfills project. 1 credit hour Pre-req CM-276 the evangelism requirement for election to Every Spring semester S. Marullo probationary membership and commissioning in The United Methodist CM-278 Missional Fellows Seminar III/1 Church as specified in The Book of Missional Fellows introduction to theology Discipline 2008, Par. 324.4a. 2 credit hours and practice of missional church. Fellows Summer 2013 D. Dyson support projects and theological reflection Fall 2014 for service projects in Spiritual Formation CM-274 Missional Fellows Seminar I/1 course; participate in missional church Missional Fellows introduction to theology projects; and prepare their own missional and practice of missional church. Fellows project. 1 credit hour Pre-req CM-277 support projects and theological reflection Every Fall semester S. Marullo for service projects in Spiritual Formation course; participate in missional church CM-279 Missional Fellows Seminar III/2 projects; and prepare their own missional Missional Fellows introduction to theology project. 1 credit hour and practice of missional church. Fellows Every Fall semester S. Marullo support projects and theological reflection for service projects in Spiritual Formation CM-275 Missional Fellows Seminar I/2 course; participate in missional church Missional Fellows introduction to theology projects; and prepare their own missional and practice of missional church. Fellows project. 1 credit hour support projects and theological reflection Pre-req CM-278 for service projects in Spiritual Formation Every Spring semester S. Marullo course; participate in missional church projects; and prepare their own missional CM-283 Urban Ministry Fellows Seminar project. 1 credit hour I/1 Pre-req CM-274 Context as text – Downtown Research Every Spring semester S. Marullo project, Ethnographic Data, Case Studies, Asset Mapping, demographic data, CM-276 Missional Fellows Seminar II/1 congregational studies, Mentor Missional Fellows introduction to theology presentations, Urban Ministry theological and practice of missional church. Fellows reflections, Praxis Education, Collaboration. support projects and theological reflection 2 credit hours for service projects in Spiritual Formation Every Fall semester D. Powe
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 135 CM-284 Urban Ministry Fellows Seminar collaboration. 2 credit hours I/2 Every Spring semester D. Powe Context as text – Downtown Research project, Ethnographic Data, Case Studies, CM-315 Conflict Resolution Asset Mapping, demographic data, Skill building in listening, responding, congregational studies, Mentor asserting self, problem solving, and dealing presentations, Urban Ministry theological with conflict. Intentionality and skill reflections, Praxis Education, Collaboration. building in the resolution and management 2 credit hours of difference and conflict resolution in Every Spring semester D. Powe various church outcomes and contexts. Intentionality about the role of emotions in CM-285 Urban Ministry Fellows Seminar group setting. Details about the difference II/1 between and implication of IQ and EQ Context as text (continued) -- Urban (Emotional Quotient). 1 credit hour Ministry project focus, leadership Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible, Introduction to New Testament, or The Church in History development, partnership formation, Spring 2014 ministry capacity building, theological reflection, praxis education, and collaboration. 2 credit hours Every Fall semester D. Powe
CM-286 Urban Ministry Fellows Seminar ES – Christian Ethics/Sociology II/2 Context as text (continued) – Urban Joseph E. Bush, Jr., Sondra Ely Wheeler, Sam Ministry project focus, leadership Marullo development, partnership formation, ministry capacity building, theological ES-216 The Moral Imagination reflection, praxis education, and Exploration of the power of arts to reinforce collaboration. 2 credit hours or transform the way we see. Uses novels, Every Spring semester D. Powe poetry, drama, film and visual art to illuminate perceptions of race. 2 credit hours CM-287 Urban Ministry Fellows Seminar Spring 2015 S. Wheeler III/1 Context as text (continued) – Urban ES-223 Ethics of Personal Relationships Ministry project focus, leadership Addresses issues of truth-telling, development, partnership formation, confidentiality, promise-keeping, friendship ministry capacity building, theological and sexual ethics as dimensions of ethical reflection, praxis education, and responsibility in human relationships. 3 collaboration. 2 credit hours credit hours Fall 2014 S. Wheeler Every Fall semester D. Powe
CM-288 Urban Ministry Fellows Seminar ES-230 Current Topics in Bioethics III/2 An exploration of a set of current issues such Context as text (continued) – Urban as reproductive technology, research on Ministry project focus, leadership human embryos and genetic intervention. development, partnership formation, Focuses on ethical and theological ministry capacity building, theological implications. 3 credit hours Spring 2014 S. Wheeler reflection, praxis education, and
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 136 ES-234 Sexual Issues in Parish Ministry ES-255 Social Research for Ministry Exploration of an understanding of sexuality Survey of social research methods and how and investigation of current sexual issues they can help inform ministry. How to using the case method. 2 credit hours understand social data about community Spring 2014 Y. Hardman-Cromwell and congregation to strengthen ministry and mission. 2 credit hours ES-237 Public Theology for Fall 2012 S. Marullo Congregations An examination of theological and historical ES-266 Contemporary Issues in Urban strategies for congregational engagement Ministry with public life. 2 credit hours Examination of metropolitan issues of Fall 2012 S. Casey poverty, racism, crime, housing, education, immigration, urban gangs, urban policy and ES-240 The Theology and Legacy of St. fiscal crisis. Single topic focus during each Augustine semester offered. 3 credit hours Close readings of selections of the Fall 2012 J. Shopshire Topic: Race, Class, Confessions, The Enchiridion, On the Gender and Sexual Orientation in Urban Context Trinity, and The City of God. Discussion of the significance of Augustine’s legacy in ES-302 Ethical Dimension of Ministry doctrine, moral theology, and spirituality. The dimensions of ministry involving moral 2 credit hours teaching, counsel, and mediation of moral Spring 2013 S. Wheeler conflicts, along with moral challenges raised by the practice of ministry (e.g., ES-243 Readings: Religion and confidentiality and boundary setting). Presidential Politics 3 credit hours An examination of new literature on the role Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible, Introduction to of religion in American presidential politics. New Testament, The Church in History and Undergraduate Philosophy requirement Pass/Fail only. 1 credit hour Fall 2013 S. Wheeler Fall 2012 S. Casey
ES-303 Sources of Christian Moral ES-251 Sociology of Religion Insight An introduction to the social scientific study Consideration of the four traditional sources of religion with emphasis on understanding of moral insight and authority for Christian the organization and function of the church faith: Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and as a social institution, and patterns of Experience. Discussion of the meaning of interaction between ideas, structures and the "quadrilateral" by those who formulated processes in religion and society. 3 credit it, and as understood today. Relationships of hours Every Summer and Fall semesters these, and how they can and cannot legitimately function in diverse Christian ES-252 Reclaiming Character: An Intro to communities. 3 credit hours Virtue Ethics Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible, Introduction to New Testament, The Church in History and An introduction to the language and Undergraduate Philosophy requirement theological foundations of virtue and vice in Spring 2014 S. Wheeler the Christian tradition. 2 credit hours ES-304 Christian Ethics and the Polis Fall 2013 S. Wheeler Major themes in the history of Christian Ethics on the nature of life in the polis.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 137 Meaning of citizenship, the use of force, the theological/ethical implications and its nature of the common good, the character implications for Christian political action. of political leaders, and responses to poverty. Enrollment limited to participants in The 3 credit hours National Capital Semester for Seminarians. Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible, Introduction to May only be taken concurrently with ES-491. New Testament, The Church in History and Undergraduate Philosophy requirement 3 credit hours Fall 2012 S. Casey Every Spring M. McCurry / K. Norris
ES-308 Formative Influences in the ES-497 NCSS Social Ethics Internship Christian Moral Tradition Practical field experience in settings other Foundations of Christian theological ethics than local church. Inter-professional with focus on seminal thinkers in the encounter, cooperation, and dialogue. 6 tradition including: Augustine, Aquinas, hours per week plus two hours in class. 3 Luther, Calvin and Wesley. 3 credit hours credit hours Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible, Introduction to Every Spring M. McCurry / K. Norris New Testament, The Church in History and Undergraduate Philosophy requirement Fall 2013 K. Norris Fall 2014 S. Wheeler
ES-318 Christian Ethics: A Topical Approach IS – Integrated Theological Consideration of a changing set of issues in Studies Christian ethics as occasion for examining the nature of the discipline: study of diverse IS-100 Master of Arts Caucus Meeting sources, how we know what we know Mandatory caucus group meeting for Master morally, sources of moral insight and moral of Arts students, meets twice per semester. reasoning. 3 credit hours This applies to MA students under the 2012- Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible, Introduction to 13 Catalog and beyond. ½ credit hour New Testament, The Church in History and Every Fall and Spring B. Mitchell Undergraduate Philosophy requirement met Spring 2013 S. Wheeler IS-205 International Student Seminar Spring 2015 S. Wheeler Cultural issues and values in the United
States, cultural adjustment and adaptation, ES-491 NCSS Interaction/Reflection major themes in American life; exploration Seminar of Washington, DC to better understand Exploration of significant public issues and federal, global and non-profit dimensions. political processes and their theological and Open only to international students on an practical implications through meetings F-1 or F-2 Visa and their spouses. 1 credit with public officials, political figures, hour lobbyists, and church social action leaders. Every Fall A. Davis Group seminar sessions, mutual critique of student position papers, selected readings. 4 IS-218 Writing for Ministry and the credit hours Ministry of Writing Every Spring M. McCurry / K. Norris A practical approach to effective writing for
those preparing for Christian ministry or ES-495 NCSS Individual Research Project active lay participation in the church. 2 Research on a selected issue of national or credit hours international significance emphasizing its Every Spring K. Hepler
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 138 IS-501 Master of Theological Studies Practice of Ministry: Service Learning Paper An opportunity for students to engage in an A cumulative paper for students in the intensive service learning project with a Master of Theological Studies degree community serving agency in the Greater program which may focus on a problem Washington, D.C. area. Students will engage requiring in-depth research in a particular in reflection and integration of service discipline area or may serve broadly to learning and spiritual formation. Graded integrate learning over the course of the Pass/Fail only. 1 credit hour degree. May only be taken once. See Spring 2014 R. Martin academic calendar for proposal and submission deadlines. (Formerly this course MM-311 PMM: Practice in Ministry and was numbered as IS-301) 3 credit hours Mission Colloquy I/1 Every Fall and Spring K. Soulen First of two consecutive semesters following completion of the first 30 hours (see M.Div. degree requirements). Placement in a MM - Practice in Ministry & learning setting – arranged through the Mission PMM office – is required by May 1 of the prior year. Co-requisite: A course fulfilling Joseph E. Bush, Jr., Youtha Hardman- Cromwell the Ministry and Social Sciences requirement. Graded Pass/Fail only. MM-101 Spiritual Formation for the 2 credit hours Practice of Ministry I Prereq: MM-101 and -102, completion of Ministry and Social Sciences req., and 30 credit hours of study Designed to help students develop a holistic Sections every Fall semester understanding of spiritual formation, engage in Christian practices as means of MM-312 PMM: Practice in Ministry and grace, and develop a rule of life. Course Mission Colloquy I/2 includes classroom setting, covenant Second of two consecutive semesters discipleship groups, and service learning following completion of the first 30 hours components. A two-semester course for all (see M.Div degree requirements). Placement M.Div. students, to be taken during first in a learning setting – arranged through the year. Graded Pass/Fail only. 2 credit hours PMM office – is required by May 1 of the 2 sections every Fall semester R. Martin prior year. 2 credit hours Prereq: MM-311 MM-102 Spiritual Formation for the Sections every Spring semester Practice of Ministry II Designed to help students develop a holistic MM-313 PMM: Practice in Ministry and understanding of spiritual formation, Mission Colloquy II/1 engage in Christian practices as means of First of two consecutive semesters which grace, and develop a rule of life. Course constitute the second year of PMM includes classroom setting, covenant placement. Graded Pass/Fail only. discipleship groups, and service learning 2 credit hours components. A two-semester course for all Prereq: MM-312 or MM-347 Sections every Fall semester M.Div. students, to be taken during first year. Graded Pass/Fail only. 1 credit hour MM-314 PMM: Practice in Ministry and Prereq: MM-101 2 sections every Spring semester R. Martin Mission Colloquy II/2 MM-103 Spiritual Formation for the
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 139 Second of two consecutive semesters which MM-324 PMM: Student Pastor Program constitute the second year of PMM Seminar II/2 placement. Graded Pass/Fail only. Second of two consecutive semesters of bi- 2 credit hours weekly ministry reflection seminar for Prereq: MM-313 second year SPP students. Each student will Sections every Spring semester develop a local church mission statement
and an evaluation process with the Learning MM-321 PMM: Student Pastor Program Partners and an approved Pastoral Mentor. Seminar I/1 Graded Pass/Fail only. Each spring semester. First of two consecutive semesters of weekly 1.50 credit hours ministry reflection seminar for first year SPP Prereq: MM-323, Limited to Student Pastor Program students. Each student will develop a local second year students church mission statement and an evaluation Sections every Spring semester process with the Learning Partners and an approved Pastoral Mentor. Graded Pass/Fail MM-325 PMM: Student Pastor Program only. 1.50 credit hours Seminar III/1 Prereq: Limited to Student Pastor Program first year First of two consecutive semesters of bi- students. Must be concurrently registered for weekly ministry reflection seminar for third MM-101 and a course which fulfills the year SPP students. Each student will develop Ministry and Social Sciences requirement. Section every Fall semester a local church mission statement and an evaluation process with the Learning MM-322 PMM: Student Pastor Program Partners and an approved Pastoral Mentor. Seminar I/2 Graded Pass/Fail only. 1 credit hour Second of two consecutive semesters of Prereq: MM-324, Limited to Student Pastor Program third-year students weekly ministry reflection seminar for first Section every Fall semester year SPP students. Each student will develop a local church mission statement and an MM-326 PMM: Student Pastor Program evaluation process with the Learning Seminar III/2 Partners and an approved Pastoral Mentor. Second of two consecutive semesters of bi- Graded Pass/Fail only. Each spring semester. weekly ministry reflection seminar for third 1.50 credit hours year SPP students. Each student will develop Prereq: MM-321, Limited to Student Pastor Program a local church mission statement and an first year students Section every Spring semester evaluation process with the Learning Partners and an approved Pastoral Mentor. MM-323 PMM: Student Pastor Program Graded Pass/Fail only. 1 credit hour Seminar II/1 Prereq: MM-325, Limited to Student Pastor Program third-year students First of two consecutive semesters of bi- Section every Spring semester weekly ministry reflection seminar for second year SPP students. Each student will MM-331 Internship in Ministry and develop a local church mission statement Mission I and an evaluation process with the Learning First semester of a one year of full-time Partners and an approved Pastoral Mentor. work under supervision in an approved field Graded Pass/Fail only. 1.50 credit hours setting. Learning contract and evaluation Prereq: MM-322, Limited to Student Pastor Program procedures to be determined in relation to second year students Section every Fall semester the PMM Office and subject to its approval. Students may not enroll in any other course while enrolled in internship. Pass/Fail only.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 140 4 credit hours and assignments will occur on-line during Prereq: MM-101 and -102, completion of Ministry and the summer weeks of the internship. There Social Sciences req., and 30 credit hours of study Section every Fall semester are two required face-to-face meetings of the colloquy-one in the Spring to introduce MM-332 Internship in Ministry and the course and one in the Fall for concluding Mission II reflections. Students may not enroll in any Second semester of a one year of full-time other course or participate in an work under supervision in an approved field intercultural immersion during the 10- setting. Learning contract and evaluation weeks of summer internship. Pass/Fail only. procedures to be determined in relation to 4 credit hours Prereq: MM-312 or MM-347 the PMM Office and subject to its approval. Section every Summer Term Students may not enroll in any other course while enrolled in internship. Pass/Fail only. MM-350 PMM: Intercultural Immersion 4 credit hours Participation in an immersion experience in Prereq: MM-331 an intercultural context, either Section every Spring semester internationally or in the United States.
Required of all M.Div. students. Graded MM-347 PMM: Summer Internship I Pass/Fail only. 2 credit hours For PMM I students: A full-time (35-40 Prereq: Completion of 30 credit hours. hours per week), 10 week, supervised Offered each semester including summer term. Actual summer internship at an approved field immersion trips normally take place between semesters. placement setting. This hybrid colloquy provides students with an opportunity for reflection and analysis of their ministerial experiences. Regular colloquy discussions and assignments will occur on-line during NC – Non Credit the summer weeks of the internship. There are two required face-to-face meetings of NC-001 Continuing Enrollment the colloquy-one in the Spring to introduce All degree students who are planning not to the course and one in the Fall for concluding attend WTS in a given semester must reflections. Students may not enroll in any register for Continuing Enrollment. Those other course or participate in an who do not register will be manually added intercultural immersion during the 10- to this course by the Office of the Registrar. weeks of summer internship. Pass/Fail only. 0 credit hours 4 credit hours Prereq: MM-101 and -102, completion of Ministry and Social Sciences req., and 30 credit hours of study NC-112 Foundations for Writing for Section every Summer Term International Students Practicum in English writing skills for MM-348 PMM: Summer Internship II speakers of other languages. 0 credit hours For PMM II students: A full-time (35-40 Every Fall K. Hepler hours per week), 10 week, supervised summer internship at an approved field placement setting. This hybrid colloquy provides students with an opportunity for reflection and analysis of their ministerial experiences. Regular colloquy discussions
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 141 PC – Pastoral Care & Counseling spiritual well-being and assessment; spiritual care and pastoral conversations; Cedric C. Johnson, Michael S. Koppel spiritual direction and relationship to pastoral care and counseling; religious problems in pastoral care and counseling. PC-101 Counseling Skills for Pastoral 2 credit hours Ministry Summer 2013 M. Koppel Skill-building in listening, responding, asserting self, dealing with conflict and PC-252 Pastoral Perspectives on Mental problem solving. An overview of the Illness and Substance Abuse counseling process with some focus on The symptoms and signs of mental illness life-stage development, stress, crisis and and substance abuse. Memoirs, film and bereavement. A laboratory course including guest speakers convey the experiential audio and video role-play and verbatims. quality of schizophrenia, depression, 3 credit hours alcoholism, bipolar disease, drug abuse and Spring 2014 M. Koppel Fall 2014 C. Johnson various forms of anxiety. 2 credit hours Spring 2015 C. Johnson Spring 2013 C. Johnson
PC-111 Pastoral Care and Counseling in PC-280 Pastoral Care with Young Adults Contexts Examination of theological, developmental, A survey introducing basic areas of care and and socio-cultural issues of young counseling of the minister in parish adulthood. Appropriate and effective care situations: visitation, hospital ministry, practices for individuals and congregations addictions and co-dependence, etc., with ministering with persons in late teens attention to issues of gender, cross-culture, through mid-thirties. 2 credit hours J. Term 2013 M. Koppel spirituality and sexual orientation as related to social justice issues of the church. Theory PC-402 Cross Cultural Pastoral Care and skill-building involved. 3 credit hours Fall 2013 C. Johnson, M. Koppel Issues of pastoral care and counseling in our Spring 2014 C. Johnson increasingly cross-cultural congregations; Fall 2014 M. Koppel cross-cultural communication skills, cross-cultural sensitivity, overcoming racism PC 201 Introduction to Chaplaincy: An in pastoral care and counseling, and models Overview of multi-cultural ministry. An introduction to the history, skills, and 2 credit hours knowledge necessary for this specialized Prereq: PC-101 or PC-111 ministry. Includes an overview of J. Term/Spring 2014 M. Koppel chaplaincy in healthcare, colleges, prisons, and the military. 2 credit hours PC-403 Couples and Family Counseling Summer 2013 T. Primer, W. Rae Pastoral work with couples preparing for marriage as well as families moving through PC-226 Spirituality of Pastoral Care and divorce. An overview of couple, marriage Counseling and family counseling, and cross-cultural Investigation of interrelationship between issues in family health and healing. spirituality, care and counseling. The 2 credit hours theoretical and professional development of Prereq: PC-101 or PC-111 religious leaders a care gives including Spring 2013 C. Johnson
attention to: nature of spirituality and
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 142 PC-404 Death, Dying and Bereavement Catholic University Pastoral Center, Sibley Pastoral care with dying and grieving Memorial Hospital, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, persons. 2 credit hours Washington Hospital Center, Asbury Village, Prereq: PC-101 or PC-111 Holy Cross Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Fall 2014 M. Koppel National Institutes of Health. One half-unit
of C.P.E. 3 credit hours PC-405 Pastoral Care, Globalization, and Prereq: PC-101 or PC-111 Economic Violence Every semester. See Dean’s Office regarding CPE site An exploration of globalization's debilitating fees. consequences in the development and material reality of people's lives. This course PC-493 Clinical Pastoral Education 1.0 seeks to inform pastoral care and counseling Unit with individuals, congregations and Clinical pastoral training and supervision in communities impacted, often violently, by approved institutions such as D.C. area's the global expansion of capital and a Catholic University Pastoral Center, Sibley globalized culture. 2 credit hours Memorial Hospital, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Prereq: PC-101 or PC-111 Washington Hospital Center, Asbury Village, Fall 2013 C. Johnson Holy Cross Hospital, Suburban Hospital, National Institutes of Health. One full unit PC-407 Creative Play in Pastoral Ministry of C.P.E. 6 credit hours Pastoral theological reflection on the nature Prereq: PC-101 or PC-111 and source of creativity as well as its Every semester. See Dean’s Office regarding CPE site contribution t o the practice of ministry, fees. including pastoral car e, counseling, and education. 2 credit hours Prereq: PC-101 or PC-111
PC-408 Trauma, Terrorism, Catastrophes and Pastoral Care PW – Preaching and Worship This course will examine the pastoral, Carol Cook Moore, Lucy Lind Hogan, theological and psychological factors William B. McClain involved in a range of traumatic experiences. Current theories of trauma and a myriad of PW-101 Introduction to Corporate trauma-related contexts (i.e. rape, child Worship abuse, military combat, accidents, political Theological foundations, history, and terrorism, and natural disasters). Pastoral practice of Christian worship with particular care and counseling resources available to attention given to the sacraments and the help foster resiliency and healing will be liturgical calendar; ecumenical and related studies, as well as ways to address the wider to congregational life and faith. effects of traumatic events on congregations 3 credit hours and culture. 2 credit hours Every Fall and Spring semester Prereq: PC-101 or PC-111 J. Term/Spring 2014 C. Johnson PW-205 Christian Worship (Pfeiffer Course) PC-491 Clinical Pastoral Education 0.5 An exploration of the history, development Unit and meaning of worship. Attention will be Clinical pastoral training and supervision in given to designing worship for various approved institutions such as D.C. area's settings and experimenting with creative
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 143 forms of worship. Fulfills the “worship” preparation, delivery and critical analysis, requirement for Basic Graduate Theological based on sermons written for and preached Studies. 3 credit hours to the class. Offered in topical or general Fall 2013 sections. Fulfills the Preaching Practicum requirement. 2 credit hours PW 250 Creating Worship in a Post- Prereq: Foundations of Preaching Modern World Fall 2013 L. Hogan Exploring models of re-traditioning worship forms related to the Christian year through PW-336 Preaching Practicum: Preaching preaching, music, and ritual. An experiential, the Season theoretical, and practical approach to Development of skills of sermon ancient-future worship in the 21st century. preparation, delivery and critical analysis, 2 credit hours based on sermons written for and preached Spring 2013 C. Cook Moore, E. Guenther to the class. Offered in topical or general sections. 2 credit hours PW-301 Pastoral Liturgics Practicum Prereq: Foundations of Preaching The pastor as leader of Sunday worship, both eucharistic and non-eucharistic, and as PW-337 Preaching Practicum: Situational leader of the occasional rites (including Preaching initiation, marriage, and burial). Emphasis Development of skills of sermon upon the planning and conduct of the preparation, delivery and critical analysis, services within the various denominational based on sermons written for and preached traditions represented in the class. Pass/Fail to the class. Offered in topical or general only. 2 credit hours sections. 2 credit hours Prereq: Introduction to Corporate Worship Prereq: Foundations of Preaching Every Fall and Spring Spring 2015 L. Hogan
PW-325 Foundations of Preaching PW-338 Preaching Practicum: Themes of Purpose and practice of preaching. Preaching Homiletical theory and method. Development of skills of sermon 3 credit hours preparation, delivery and critical analysis, Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible and based on sermons written for and preached Introduction to New Testament: Gospels and to the class. Offered in topical or general Epistles Every Fall and Spring sections. 2 credit hours Prereq: Foundations of Preaching Spring 2014 L. Hogan PW-327 Preaching Practicum: Preaching Sermon Series PW-339 Preaching Practicum: The New Development of skills of sermon Stained Glass preparation, delivery and critical analysis, Development of skills of sermon based on sermons written for and preached preparation, delivery and critical analysis, to the class. Offered in topical or general based on sermons written for and preached sections. 2 credit hours to the class. Offered in topical or general Prereq: Foundations of Preaching Spring 2013 L. Hogan sections. 2 credit hours Prereq: Foundations of Preaching Spring 2015 L. Hogan PW-335 Preaching Practicum: Preaching The Lectionary PW-340 Preaching Practicum Development of skills of sermon Development of skills of sermon
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 144 preparation, delivery and critical analysis, RA – Religion and the Arts based on sermons written for and preached to the class. Offered in topical or general Eileen Guenther, Deborah Sokolove sections. 2 credit hours Prereq: Foundations of Preaching RA-112 The Holy in Washington, D.C. Fall 2013 A. McCullough Art: Art as Embodiment Spring 2014 Y. Hardman-Cromwell Theological themes and major styles of art
encountered through studio lectures, slide PW-371 Parish Preaching presentations, and field trips to this city’s Preaching in relation to other aspects of painting, sculpture, manuscript parish ministry. Emphasis on the parish illumination, icons, and stained glass. setting for pastoral preaching (to encourage, Application of learnings to local church. 2 support, enable) and prophetic preaching (to credit hours confront, disturb, challenge).Practice in J. Term 2013 C. Kapikian delivery of sermons. 3 credit hours Prereq: Foundations of Preaching RA-113 Art As Worship, Worship As Art Fall 2012 W. McClain Exploration of the relationships between PW-372 Biblical Preaching art-making as a spiritual discipline, using art Preparation and delivery of biblical sermons. as a focus for personal devotion, 3 credit hours incorporating artforms into corporate Prereq: Foundations of Preaching worship, and seeing corporate worship itself Spring 2013 W. McClain as a form of art. 2 credit hours Spring 2014 D. Sokolove PW-373 Preaching and Worship in the Black Tradition RA-114 Ecclesiastical Design and The art of preaching from a black Construction: Art as Proclamation perspective; distinctive aspects of this Seeing church environments critically; preaching due to the crucible of affliction programming visual initiatives; utilize visual out of which it comes; its inherently symbols; experience contemporary religious prophetic character. 3 credit hours works on-site; designing and, where possible Prereq: Foundations of Preaching constructing student's choice of paraments, Fall 2013 W. McClain vestments, banners, site specific work, and
graphics. 2 credit hours PW-431 Justice at the Font and Table
An examination of the ways in which the RA-120 Making It Real: Art, Symbol, and sacraments of Baptism and Holy Ritual Communion are interpreted as Uses of art and artistic performance in manifestations of God's justice, historically ritual, symbolic acts, sacraments. Uses of and theologically. The course will include a symbol, ritual, and sacramental reference in particular focus on the construction of artistic production. The idea of art as a gender, race, class, creed in theology and means of encounter with the divine, and the practice of these sacraments. 2 credit hours Prereq: Introduction to Corporate Worship ways that art may be used in worship to Spring 2014 C. Cook Moore facilitate that encounter. 2 credit hours Fall 2014 D. Sokolove
RA-122 Picturing the Church: Two Millennia of Art and Architecture A survey of Christian art and architecture
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 145 from the earliest evidence to present trends. traditions that are part of today's worship. 2 2 credit hours credit hours J-Term/Spring 2015 D. Sokolove Summer 2013 E. Guenther J-Term/Spring 2015 E. Guenther RA-125 Art and Spirituality in France, Holland, and Belgium RA-138 Music and Social Justice The influence of spirituality (Benedict, The role of music in causes of peace and Francis de Sales, Thomas a Kempis, the justice and the particular works (from Beguines, Calvin) upon the creation of hymns to major oratorios) that address masterpieces by artists (de Champaigne, Van themselves to these issues. 2 credit hours Fall 2013 E. Guenther Eyck, Memling, Rubens, Rembrandt, Van Gogh) in France, Belgium, and Holland. 3 RA-142 Language of Grace: Readings in credit hours Modern Literature Summer 2014 A. Thomas / C. Kapikian Twentieth century literature’s affirmation, RA-130 Chapel Choir criticism and revision of basic Christian Participation in singing for community themes: faith, love and family relationships, worship: reflection on the role of church life and death, sin and grace, the church, music in Christian worship. Requires clergy and scriptural teaching. 3 credit hours Spring 2013 K. Staudt participation in Tuesday community Chapel services. May be taken a maximum of six RA-144 Scripture in Literature semesters for credit. 1 credit hour An exploration of how writers from Fall and Spring semesters E. Guenther different times, places, and cultural RA-135 Music Skills for the Local Church perspectives have retold and reinterpreted The basics of music for pastors and others in stories from scripture; including John local church ministry. Music reading, Milton, Renita Williams, Frederick terminology, listening drills, singing of Buechner, Lucille Clifton, Denise Levertov, hymn tunes and basic sight reading. This Margaret Atwood, James Weldon Johnson course is intended for those who have little and others. 3 credit hours or no previous musical experience. 2 credit Spring 2015 K. Staudt hours Fall 2014 E. Guenther RA-146 Poetry as Spiritual Practice The practices of reading and writing poetry RA-136 Songs of Zion: Spirituals in the as ways of seeing and of being in the world. Life of The Church Contemporary and classic Christian poetry, The heritage of the African-American the poetry of the Psalms, and the spiritual and its manifold presence in the relationship between reading, writing, form contemporary church; theological themes of and discipline in poetic practice. Writing the spiritual and the nuances of translating workshops, papers and presentations on those themes into music; strategies for the particular poetic voices, experiments with effective use of the Songs of Zion in reading and writing students' own poetry. 3 contemporary worship. 2 credit hours credit hours Spring 2014 K. Staudt RA-137 Exploring the Hymnal Examines the United Methodist Hymnal RA-174 Drama for Emerging Worship and hymnals from other major Protestant Tableaux, contemporary scenes from biblical denominations, focusing on diverse cultural narratives, character sketches, and
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 146 personification of biblical themes and RA-188 Tools for Drama in Ministry objects for use in transformative and Basic theatre techniques for application in interactive worship. 2 credit hours church and ministry settings. Includes Fall 2012 D. Davis improvisation, role playing from biblical sources, choral presentation of scripture, RA-175 Biblical Storytelling and performance of an original short An exploration of biblical storytelling – liturgical drama. Reading includes essays in traditional oral presentations, electronic performance theory and biblical storytelling, renderings, and a combination of the two – as well as selected plays. No prior experience in various ministry settings in the context of in drama necessary. 2 credit hours our digital culture, including the role and Fall 2013 D. Davis practice of biblical storytelling. 2 credit hours RA-189 Writing for Drama in Worship Summer 2013 T. Radosevic Playwriting techniques for short dramas Fall 2013 T. Radosevic from biblical/theological texts designed for RA-176 The Rest of the Story: Parables worship. 2 credit hours Fall 2014 D. Davis and Parallel Stories An exploration of the poser of narrative in RA-190 Religious Themes in Drama Hebrew and Christian scriptures, other Examination of religious themes in drama complementary texts, and personal faith from medieval morality plays to journeys – particularly when experienced as contemporary theater, including interfaith performance in tandem with each other – relations and non-Western traditions. Text- for biblical understanding and spiritual based course includes some scene work and formation. 2 credit hours attending a professional play. 2 credit hours J-Term/Spring 2014 T. Radosevic J-Term/Spring 2015 D. Davis
RA-177 The Word Made Flesh: Making RA-192 Dance Technique and Theory Scripture Seen and Heard The exploration and practice of dance as a An exploration of variations in scripture sacred art. Technique, improvisation, and presentation for worship and education – beginning composition with an emphasis on embodied storytelling, photography, student creativity. 1 credit hour traditional visual arts, screen projection, Fall 2013 K. Sparks music – as a visceral experience of these sacred stories. 2 credit hours RA-194 Liturgical Dance Fall 2014 T. Radosevic Preparation and performance of dance and liturgical movement for Seminary chapel RA-178 Drama for Ministry: services. Emphasis on dance that is prayer, Improvisation and Bibliodrama procession, proclamation, and celebration as Improvisational techniques and bibliodrama part of liturgy and can be presentational or exercises for use in church or ministry congregational. 1 credit hour settings and for pastoral development. Spring 2014 K. Sparks Includes imaginative exploration of biblical narratives and role playing from biblical and RA-253 Art for God's Sake: Art, Visual theological sources. 2 credit hours Culture And Christian Understanding J. Term 2013 D. Davis Investigate the ways that art has been used in shaping Christian faith, understandings and attitudes. Definitions and explorations
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 147 of aesthetics, art theory, and the function of ST – Systematic Theology fine art, popular art and devotional art in the church and the wider society. 2 credit hours Sathianathan Clarke, Beverly E. Mitchell, Fall 2013 D. Sokolove R. Kendall Soulen, Josiah Ulysses Young, III
RA-282 Sinful Literature ST-180 Philosophy for Theology An exploration of literary classics that reveal Introduces students to the history and the corruptive effects of sin on both questions of philosophy with special individuals and societies, the need for grace, emphasis on developments that are and the search for God. 2 credit hours important for understanding Christian Spring 2013 D. Davis theology. 2 credit hours Offered every Summer C. Dreisbach RA-295 Arts Practicum Individual projects with theological focus in ST-181 Philosophical Backgrounds student's choice of medium such as paint, Introduction to the history and problems of fabric (vestments, banners, tapestry), clay, philosophy, with special emphasis on the wood, calligraphy, photography, poetry, questions of philosophical theology and dance, etc. Students unacquainted with their implications for Christian theology and dynamics of creative process in relationship social practice. 3 credit hours Fall 2013 K. Soulen to spiritual formation (art as meditation) Fall 2014 J. Young and unacquainted with non-verbal expressions of Christian proclamation ST-201 Orientation to Christian encouraged to participate. May be repeated Theology once for credit. Pass/Fail only. 1 credit hour Introduction to the tasks and themes of Every Fall and Spring with visiting Artists-in-Residence Christian theology. Topics covered include the nature and goals of Christian theology, RA-480 Proclamation Through Drama central Christian doctrines and their Rehearsal and production of short, relevance to the practice of ministry, and an scripture-based dramas as a form of overview of contemporary approaches to proclamation. Presentations on campus, at theology. 2 credit hours local churches, and/or community life Fall 2012 K. Soulen events offer opportunities for acting, scripting, and behind-the-scenes ST-202 Contemporary Theology (Pfeiffer production. 1 credit hour Course) Spring 2014 D. Davis Introduction to contemporary Christian theological perspectives of God, humanity, sin and evil, Jesus Christ, salvation, the church and ethics. Attention to formulating one’s own theological perspective and relevance to ministry. Fulfills the Theology requirement for Basic Graduate Theological Studies. 2 credit hours Every Spring Pfeiffer
ST-204 Sacramental Theology and Practice: A United Methodist Perspective A seminar format exploration of the theology and practice of sacrament in an
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 148 ecumenical context with particular ST-229 Theologies of Resistance and emphasis on the sacraments of eucharist and Liberation: Martin Luther King, Jr. and baptism in the life of communities of faith. 1 Mohandas K. Gandhi credit hour A study of the legacies of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mohandas K. Gandhi in light of ST-205 Teaching Theology their relationships to oppressed An introduction to thinking theologically communities and commitments to human and how to teach others to think rights. Special focus on nonviolence as a theologically. Familiarizing students with means of societal reform and a spiritual significant theologians and exploring discipline. 3 credit hours Christian doctrines. Fulfills UM Spring 2015 S. Clarke/J. Young Certification Theology Requirement, does not fulfill M.Div. requirements for Theology ST-230 Christian Apologetics and the coursework. 2 credit hours New Atheism Fall 2012 B. Mitchell Survey of Christian apologetics with special attention to theological responses to the ST-213 Christ in the Global Context of variety of challenges (moral, historical, and Poverty and Oppression scientific) posed by advocates of the so- Exploration of contemporary liberation called “New Atheism.” 2 credit hours Christologies as socially engaged theologies. Spring 2015 K. Soulen Deals with questions of poverty and oppression in a global context. Critical ST-240 United Methodist Studies inquiry into traditional and contextual An understanding of the grounding in UMC Christologies; envision Christologically doctrine and polity, and the practice of informed practices. 3 credit hours ministry. The course may include a study of Fall 2013 J. Dayam doctrine, general rules, social principles, and policy as found in the Book of Discipline; ST-214 Theology and the Global Poor historical issues in the UMC policy, and the A global inquiry into the relationship organization and structure of contemporary between Christian theology and the poor United Methodism. Fulfills UM from both historical and contemporary Certification’s UM Studies Requirement, perspectives through the lens of gender and does not fulfill UM ordination requirements. race/ethnicity. 3 credit hours J-Term/Spring 2013 K. Loyer Fall 2012 B. Mitchell/ S. Clarke ST-242 The Black Theology of James ST-215 Faces of Jesus in Global Cone Christianity and World Religions A study of the writings of James Cone, with Critical study of interpretations of Jesus attention to the problem of hermeneutics from Christian communities in Africa, Asia and African-American experience. 3 credit and the Americas, as well as from Judaism, hours Islam and Hinduism. Brings together careful Fall 2013 J. Young Spring 2015 J. Young and playful textual and artistic representations of Jesus in a search for ST-243 The Art of Toni Morrison and the constructive and liberative expressions of Problem Of Theodicy Christology. Fulfills the Interreligious World A study of three of Morrison's novels with a requirement toward the M.Div. degree. 3 focus on the problem of theodicy in credit hours American society. 3 credit hours Spring 2014 S. Clarke
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 149 ST-245 James Baldwin as Social Critic ST-295 The Search for a Theology of and Theologian Human Rights A study of James Baldwin’s novels and Historical analysis of the church’s attempt to essays. Focus on the ways in which his formulate a distinctively Christian response critique of racism involves insights derived to the human rights movement in light of from his formation in the Sanctified the major challenges to the integrity of the Church. 3 credit hours human family in the twentieth century. 3 credit hours ST-246 Jesus Christ in African American Fall 2013 B. Mitchell Christianity Examination of the person and work of ST-297 Process and Openness Theologies Christ in African American Christianity in Critical analysis of openness and process Black Theology, Womanist Theology, and theologies with emphasis on relational African American Literature. 3 credit hours categories for understanding God and Fall 2012 B. Mitchell existence. Includes science and religious dialogues, omniscience, theodicy, divine ST-252 The Trinity in Classical and love, and omnipotence. Examination of the Contemporary Theology compatibilities of these ideas with Wesleyan An examination of the doctrine of the theologies. 2 credit hours Trinity in the patristic and modern periods. Summer 2013 B. Epperly Emphasis on mastery of basic concepts and on the enduring relevance of the doctrine to ST-305 Systematic Theology 1 contemporary Christian life and witness. 3 Revelation and theological knowledge: the credit hours doctrines of God, creation, providence, J-Term/Spring 2014 K. Soulen human nature, person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, church, and eschatology. ST-294 Globalization, Mission and the 3 credit hours Church: Ecclesiology for the 21st Century Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible, Introduction to Introduction to various models of mission- New Testament, The Church in History and Undergraduate Philosophy requirement met shaped Church in our contemporary world; Every Fall possibilities for re-imagining the Church of the 21st century for the advancement of ST-306 Systematic Theology 2 God's mission in our global world; special Revelation and theological knowledge: the focus on ecclesiological reflections from doctrines of God, creation, providence, African-American, feminist/womanist, human nature, person and work of Christ, liberationist and emerging Churches. Fulfills the Holy Spirit, church, and eschatology. the “mission of the church in the world” 3 credit hours requirement for election to probationary Prereq: ST-305 membership and commissioning in The Every Spring United Methodist Church as specified in The Book of Discipline 2008, Par. 324.4a. 3 ST-402 Reformed Theology credit hours A study of the Reformed theological J-Term/Spring 2013 S. Clarke tradition stemming from Zwingli and Calvin: its background, distinguishing tenets, ethos and outstanding theologians. 3 credit hours Prereq: CH-101 and CH-102 Spring 2014
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 150 ST-407 Women Doing Theology ST-461 History and Doctrine of Exploration of current feminist and Methodist Traditions II womanist theologies in the First and Third When taken with ST-460, fulfills the UM Worlds. 3 credit hours History and Doctrine requirement for Prereq: ST-305 and ST-306 election to probationary membership and Spring 2014 B. Mitchell commissioning in The United Methodist
Church as specified in The Book of ST-410 Providence, Evil and Suffering Discipline 2008, Par. 324.4a. 2 credit hours What may we say – and not say – about Prereq: ST-460 God's fidelity, love, and redemptive power in Spring 2013 S. Kisker the face of evil, suffering, chaos, and death? An examination of traditional and ST-462 History and Doctrine in contemporary Christian approaches with Methodist Traditions (Pfeiffer Course) attention to implications for the practice of Life and thought of John Wesley, early ministry. 3 credit hours English Methodism, American Methodism Prereq: ST-305 and ST-306 to the present covering both historical and Fall 2014 K. Soulen theological development. History and
doctrine of Black Methodists, the ST-412 Braving the Masters of Suspicion Evangelical United Brethren Church, the Contemporary Perspective on the formation of The United Methodist Church. Theology of the Cross Attention also given to the development of An examination of the views of Ludwig indigenous theologies in various cultures. Feuerbach, Sigmund Freud, Friedrich Fulfills the UM History and Doctrine Nietzsche, and Karl Marx with attention requirement for election to probationary paid to their relevance for political and membership and commissioning in The liberation theologians. 3 credit hours Prereq: CH-102 and Undergraduate Philosophy United Methodist Church as specified in requirement met The Book of Discipline 2008, Par. 324.4a. Spring 2014 J. Young 4 credit hours Prereq: CH-102 ST-460 History and Doctrine of Pfeiffer J-Term 2014 Methodist Traditions I Life and thought of John Wesley, early ST-463 History of The United Methodist English Methodism, American Methodism Church to the present covering both historical and Introduction to the narratives forming theological development. History and personal and corporate identity of United doctrine of Black Methodists, the Methodists today, including founders' Evangelical United Brethren Church, the stories, phases of the denomination, persons formation of The United Methodist Church. representative of major developments, and Attention also given to the development of stories that counter present perceptions. indigenous theologies in various cultures. Fulfills the UM History requirement for When taken with ST-461, fulfills the UM election to probationary membership and History and Doctrine requirement for commissioning in The United Methodist election to probationary membership and Church as specified in The Book of commissioning in The United Methodist Discipline 2008, Par. 324.4a. 2 credit hours Prereq: CH-102 Church as specified in The Book of Offered on campus in Fall starting 2013, offered online in Discipline 2008, Par. 324.4a. 2 credit hours Summer, also offered on occasion at Pittsburgh Prereq: CH-101 and CH-102 Theological Seminary Fall 2012 S. Kisker
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 151 ST-464 Doctrine of The United World requirement toward the M.Div. Methodist Church degree. 3 credit hours Introduction to the primary source for Fall 2014 S. Clarke United Methodist theology; preparation for the candidacy and provisionary membership WR-204 Mission and Evangelism in a examinations in theology; experimentation Religiously Plural World in translating Methodist doctrine into Re-viewing and re-imagining mission and sermons, lessons, and liturgy; and engaging evangelism through the lenses of the contemporary issue of clergy health in interreligious hospitality, the way of Jesus conversation with John Wesley. Fulfills the Christ, the Gospel of liberation, and the UM Doctrine requirement for election to flourishing of God’s creation. Fulfills the probationary membership and Interreligious World requirement toward commissioning in The United Methodist the M.Div. degree. 3 credit hours Fall 2013 J. Dayam Church as specified in The Book of Discipline 2008, Par. 324.4a. 2 credit hours WR-225 Peacemaking in the Muslim and Prereq: CH-102 Offered on campus in Spring starting 2014, offered Christian Traditions online in Summer, also offered on occasion at Pittsburgh Introduction to theories of conflict, Theological Seminary Christian and Muslim approaches to conflict resolution, conflict resolution in the ST-485 Contemporary Issues in Science congregational context, multi-faith and Religion partnerships in conflict, resolution tools for Introduction to the dialogue between conflict analysis and mediation skills. science and religion; exploration of 2 credit hours resources for pastors and congregations; J-Term 2013 discussion of existing scholarship, future directions, and dialogue issues such as WR-242 Modern Judaism and Its History evolution, the environment, and cosmology. Turning points in the Jewish people’s 2 credit hours spiritual journey from biblical origins to the Prereq: Introduction to Hebrew Bible, Introduction to re-emergence of Jewish nationhood in Israel New Testament, or The Church in History in the 20th century. Analysis of the J. Term/Spring 2013 C. Bertka contemporary varieties of Judaism as a religion and a way of life. Sponsored by The Jewish Chautauqua Society. Fulfills the Interreligious World requirement toward the M.Div. degree. 3 credit hours WR – World Religions/Ecumenics WR-248 Jewish Thought and Theology Sathianathan Clarke, Beverly E. Mitchell Exploration of aspects of ancient, medieval and modern Jewish thought and philosophy. WR-201 World Religions As Resource for Sponsored by The Jewish Chautauqua Christian Theology and Church Ministry Society. Fulfills the Interreligious World Developing a respectful understanding of requirement toward the M.Div. degree. 3 the basic beliefs and practices of the major credit hours world religions; theological options for Summer 2013 F. Reiner correlating Christian faith with religious plurality and conceptualizing ministries in WR-260 Modern Islam and Its History pluralistic settings. Fulfills the Interreligious Advanced study of the history of Islam from
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 152 Muhammad's birth to the present with focus WR-294 Religion, Violence and Peace: on the modern period. Emphasis given to Christian Mission in the Context of factual material and interpretation of beliefs Hindu, Muslim And Christian and practices. Fulfills the Interreligious Fundamentalism World requirement toward the M.Div. Analysis of religious fundamentalism and degree. 2 credit hours the internal(theological and hermeneutical Fall 2014 traditions) and external (economic, cultural, nationalist, and globalizing trends) factors WR-261 Islam: History and Traditions which fuel its growth; exploration of A general orientation to Islam, its history contemporary avenues for Christian and practice, across time and space until the mission, which both confront the violence present day. Introduces the basic belief stemming from religious fundamentalism system – the concept of Muhammadam and advance the gospel of peace with justice Paradigm – and the concept of law, as well in our fragmented world. Fulfills the as popular and divergent forms of Islam and Interreligious World requirement toward mysticism. Examines Islamic culture: art, the M.Div. degree. 2 credit hours architecture, music, and celebrations. 2 Spring 2014 S. Clarke credit hours Fall 2013 I. Ahmad WR-425 Practicum in Peacemaking in the
WR-277 One in the Spirit: The Church's Muslim and Christian Traditions Call to Unity Case study presentation, analysis, and A study of the history of the ecumenical conversation in the online environment in movement, in depth review of selected the context of conflict management and bilateral ecumenical dialogues, an overview resolution within the Christian and Muslin of current ecumenical activity and trends, faith traditions. 1 credit hour J. Term 2013 J. Conte and visions for the future of ecumenism. 3 credit hours Fall 2012 J. Conte
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The Doctor of Ministry curriculum consists of courses designed specifically to meet certain track goals and objectives, rather than a general stable of courses from which all track courses may be drawn. Therefore, this section is intended to provide a sampling of the D.Min. course offerings one might find within a given track.
Core courses are frequently repeated from Art and Arts Ministries track to track, but occasionally in a different The use of art to express and enhance order or with a revised description. Updated worship in the church. 3 credit hours course listings and instructor assignments D. Sokolove for current and future tracks are available The Arts in the Bible from the D.Min. Office or on the website at An experiential survey of some of the art www.wesleyseminary.edu/dmintracks. forms prevalent in the Bible such as song, dance, poetry, pottery, and weaving. 3 credit Currently offered electives are listed at the hours end of this section. To access this section, D. Dombkowski Hopkins click here. Drama, Bibliodrama and Improvisation Arts and Theology Track for Ministry Equipping the congregation to experience This track focuses on the use of artistic and and to proclaim the written word of the theological resources to unfold theological Scriptures through the arts of rhetoric, truth, to recognize the glories and claims of mime, and drama. 3 credit hours creation, to articulate the depths of D. Davis suffering, and to enhance the proclamation Holy Spaces: Architecture of the Western of the gospel of the Incarnate One in the Church congregation and the public arena. The The ordering of space and furniture as an venue for this doctor of ministry track will expression of faith, from the house churches rotate between classroom, studio, stage, of the New Testament to the auditoriums of museum, and church. contemporary mega churches. 3 credit hours J. Runkle Architecture of the Western Church The ordering of space and furniture as an Iconography expression of faith, from the house churches A history of the church’s contrasting of the New Testament to the auditoriums of contextual response to icons; icons as contemporary mega churches. 3 credit hours theological expressions and icons as J. Runkle theological sources; an appreciation for images that haunt and move; models for the
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use of icons in spiritual disciplines. 3 credit Church Leadership Excellence hours This track focuses on personal issues and Jazz Tradition public practices of those called to lead the The appreciation of jazz through a theology church. A serious engagement with of spontaneity and improvisation; jazz as contemporary secular leadership studies is self-expression and as social protest models held in tension with contemporary of the use of jazz in the contemporary theologies of the church. church. 3 credit hours J. Young Cultural Dynamics of Leadership
Introduces students to the use of social Singing God’s Praises through the Ages science concepts, especially from Familiarity with and appreciation of the role contemporary organizational culture theory, of major works of sacred music: their power as useful analytical and strategic resources to communicate the message of the for the practice of ministry. 3 credit hours scriptures and love of God to listeners G. Thompson through the ages, ways music transforms Effective and Visionary Leadership individuals and a culture, and ways we can Best practices for church leaders in reading harness that power in worship today. 3 credit situations, facing facts, summoning vision, hours and shepherding the next faithful step for E. Guenther congregations. 3 credit hours Spirituality and Creativity L. Weems
The phenomena of creativity; the mixed Images of Leadership in the Bible story of the church’s relating to the arts; An exploration of selected biblical texts in creativity as a theological theme; best 1and 2 Samuel, Exodus, Deuteronomy, practices of theologizing through the arts. 3 Psalm 23, the prophets, Judges 4-5, Esther, credit hours C. Kapikian Acts, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Romans, Philippians, and Galatians and of biblical Theological Aesthetics leaders for the perspectives on leadership God, truth, and beauty as perceived in the that they offer. 3 credit hours senses and imagination through the arts D. Dombkowski Hopkins
such as painting, poetry, music, and Leadership Diversity in the 21st Century architecture. 3 credit hours K. Soulen The leadership vision, wisdom, and skills needed to shape a church that will reflect Project Seminar rather than lag behind the demographic Identifying a condition to address with the realities of its ministry setting. 3 credit hours project question, finding the right J. Lewis/J. Janka
theological component, imagining the Leading Congregational Outreach & project steps, searching for bibliography, Growth in a Pluralistic Culture planning to write the project paper, and The missional mindset, analytical tools, and making a public presentation. 3 credit hours L. Parks practices of hospitality by which congregations may more aptly reflect the diversities of their ministry settings. 3 credit hours D. Powe
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 155 Military Chaplaincy: Religious The Tone of Church Leadership Leadership in a Complex, Mulit-Faith Focuses on the development of resonant Environment attitudes, habits, and styles in church leadership that foster vitality in church This track focuses on enhancing chaplain’s communities and congregations. We will intellectual and spiritual dexterity in order examine theological, psychological, and to satisfy the operational needs of military ministerial literature and engage in practical leaders and the religious needs of warriors methods and excursions in order to support and their families. the development of leadership this is tuned- in and life-sustaining. Given burn-up rates Wesley Theological Seminary is a Yellow for clergy and rapidly changing Ribbon institution. Please see the Registrar’s congregational terrain, we will evaluate Office for more information on VA benefits. theoretical as well as practical tools for practice of care-filled and faithful Chaplaincy On the Line: Identifying Key leadership. 3 credit hours Issues for Military Chaplains in a M. Koppel Changing and Multi-Faith Context An examination of the nature of leadership The Person and the Role of Church and spirituality from two perspectives: the Leader commander (executive decision-maker) and To help church leaders hold together and in the chaplain (religious advisor and spiritual tension two dimensions of leadership: the guide). Through conversational engagement personhood of the leader, requiring a well- with current and former leaders in military grounded spiritual, emotions, and physical and governmental positions, students will grounding; and the role of the leader, explore the human and spiritual dimensions particularly as communicator and manager, of leadership in organizations and and the need for creativity for visioning. 3 environments experiencing rapid change, credit hours complex personal and political relationships, L. Weems and multi-faceted religious interactions. Trinity, Incarnation, and Church 3 credit hours D. McAllister-Wilson/T. Bradfield Leadership Church leadership as the act of participating Ethics for Senior Leaders in the movements of the Trinity and the Pressing moral issues facing risks of incarnation. 3 credit hours chaplain supervisors in today military such R. Martin as sexual harassment, confidentiality, and Project Seminar whistle-blowing examined from a virtue Identifying a condition to address with the ethics perspective. 3 credit hours S. Wheeler project question, finding the right theological component, imagining the Formation of Inter-Faith Chaplaincy: project steps, searching for bibliography, Chaplaincy as Faithful Religious Border planning to write the project paper, and Crossing making a public presentation. 3 credit hours An exploration of building respect and L. Parks understanding of the basic beliefs and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam. This course is designed to equip chaplains in
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 156 interfaith settings to accompany others into Soul Care for Pastors, Chaplains, and wholeness without forfeiting their own Clinicians religious convictions and commitments. 3 credit hours This track focuses on the theoretical and S. Clarke practical tools necessary for more effective and reflective ministry in care and Images of Leadership in the Bible counseling. Strong emphasis on biblical and Leadership lessons from Moses, the Psalms, theological foundations combined with the book of Samuel and the Apostle Paul. current theory and best practices. 3 credit hours Participants will grow in the ability to reflect D. Dombkowski Hopkins as pastoral theologians and in the ability to
respond to pressing human needs as skilled Past, Present and Future Military caregivers. Chaplaincy
The evolving identity and practice of Students in this track will select one of four military chaplains against the background of possible ways of fulfilling their elective the disestablishment of religion and rise of hours: (1) Four hundred clinical hours in an religious pluralism. 3 credit hours J. Brinsfield AAPC accredited or affiliated center; (2) two units of ACPE recognized CPE, completed Pastoral Care for Warriors and Their from the time of entering the program; (3) Families Two practical theology electives to be Providing the resources of faith to those authorized by the Doctor of Ministry under pressure from military preparedness, Director; and (4) A combination of one combat, and return to civilian life. practical theology elective plus either one 3 credit hours unit of CPE or 200 clinical hours as above. M. Koppel Each option is the equivalent of 6 credit hours. Students choosing clinical hours or Personal Identity and the Military CPE will be responsible for securing their Chaplain clinical settings in consultation with Life cycle and systems theories provide an Wesley’s D.Min. faculty. Students also may opportunity for the class members to reflect apply these clinical hours toward on their own experiences in ministry to the certification or licensure in various present and to consider the implications of professional associations (e.g., AAPC, ACPE, these theories and their own theological and APC). understanding of God’s call upon them for leadership in the military environment. Care and Counseling of Couples and 3 credit hours Families T. Smith Discussion of specific issues that impact
couples and families across the lifespan and Project Seminar various pastoral responses within the Identifying a condition to address with the context of congregational care. Issues project question, finding the right include traditional life transitions faced by theological component, imagining the most couples and families (i.e. project steps, searching for bibliography, marriage/partnering, raising children, planning to write the project paper, and grief/loss, etc.) as well as more challenging making a public presentation. 3 credit hours L. Parks topics (i.e. domestic violence, mental illness, child abuse, etc.). Review of pathways to
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 157 developing and sustaining positive spiritual Pastoral Assessment, Diagnosis, and modeling and growth in couples and Psychopathology families. Considered within the context of a Tools for intervention when holiness and deepening awareness of and professional use wholeness become disconnected. 3 credit of self in pastoral caregiving. 3 credit hours hours V. Leyva D. Thorpe
Current Theory and Best Practices in Soul Social Forces Impacting Pastoral Care and Care Counseling An overview of current theory and best Assessing and critiquing the economic, practices with a strong emphasis on biblical political, and cultural forces that register in and theological foundations. 3 credit hours the needs that invite pastoral care and M. Koppel counseling, developing responsive and proactive practices in the face of those Grounded in the Living Word: the Bible forces. 3 credit hours and Pastoral Care Practices S. Marullo Conversation between the Bible and pastoral theology with attention on intersections Theological Foundations of Soul Care between biblical texts and ‘human texts’ A conversation with classical, modern, with their resulting tensions, ambiguities, liberation, and post-modern theologians and complexities. Examination of about contemporary pastoral practices. 3 assumptions about theology and credit hours anthropology of biblical texts and themes B. Mitchell and how these texts and themes shape goals and practices of pastoral care and leadership. Project Seminar 3 credit hours Identifying a condition to address with the D. Dombkowski Hopkins/M. Koppel project question, finding the right theological component, imagining the Grief, Bereavement, and Intercultural project steps, searching for bibliography, Care planning to write the project paper, and Exploration of what grief, grieving and making a public presentation. 3 credit hours bereavement look like in a multicultural L. Parks world. Emphasis will be on becoming more cognizant, sensitive and competent grief caregivers and counselors in our own and others’ cultures. A key component to doing this is becoming more aware of our own culture (values, beliefs and identity formation), and how this may help or hinder us in grief counseling in others’ cultures. Particular attention will be paid to understanding grief, grieving and bereavement multiculturally, as well as to understanding and (re) learning the skills particular to intercultural bereavement care and counseling. 3 credit hours R. Karaban
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 158 Residential D. Min. Track Spiritual Leadership for the Global Church: The Asian Track This accelerated DMN track is self-designed by the student in consultation with the Track focuses on Asian realities and mission Director of the D.Min. Program. Students challenges for the emerging global and local will be in residence during the Fall and church. Faculty teams from Wesley Spring semesters in addition to the normal Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. January and May DMN intensives. While and Methodist Theological University in this program, like all other DMN tracks, Seoul will introduce pastors to the impact of requires 30 credits for graduation, a student global awareness on the theological may take up to 34 credits depending on their disciplines that sustain ministry. This track coursework design. is specifically crafted for Korean and Asian students. This track is specifically designed to serve international students who desire an Christian Education and Spiritual intensive D.Min. experience while living in Formation the U.S. In addition to the typical The theological foundation for making and admissions criteria, Residential D.Min. training disciples, models from the early applicants must secure a ministry placement church to the contemporary church, new site in the DC metro region prior to models from the global church. 3 credit beginning the program and gain approval for hours that setting from the D.Min. Director. Contemporary Theologies of the Church Curricula Structure: Theology, history, and practice of Christian • Students will be studying and worship and preaching with particular participating in a ministry placement attention to new resources from the global full time, year round for 1.5 years (Fall church. 3 credit hours Year 1, January Year 1, Spring Year 1, J. Young May Year 1, Fall Year 2); Exodus, Covenant, Exile • Fall and Spring terms students must The impact of these three major events on take two courses and participate in a the people of Israel: the exodus, covenant one-credit ministry internship; and exile from the perspective of the Biblical • January and May D.Min. term must text. 3 credit hours take two courses; D. Dombkowski Hopkins • Students must maintain 6 credits per term (Fall, January, Spring, and May); Hebrew Bible Recent trends in Old Testament scholarship, Coursework and program progression will the expanded circle of global dialogue be designed and monitored in consultation partners with attention to implications for with the D.Min. Director and staff. the practice of ministry. 3 credit hours B. Birch Students on the F-1 visa should not begin work at their placement sites until after they Leadership have been approved for Curricular Practical Best practices for church leaders in reading Training (CPT) work authorization by the situations, facing facts, summoning vision, Director of International Student Services.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 159 and shepherding the next step faithful step grounded in them necessary for the for congregations in a global context. formation of ministers. 3 credit hours 3 credit hours K. Shin Lee D. McAllister-Wilson Systematic Theology Mission for the Global Church Theology, history, and practice of Christian Emerging issues, new approaches, important worship and preaching with particular voices from other continents, and key attention to new resources form the global theological breakthroughs in the church. 3 credit hours contemporary theology of mission for the J. Young global church. 3 credit hours K. Shin Lee/C. Pak Project Seminar Identifying a condition to address with the New Testament project question, finding the right The Apostle Paul as a resource for Bible study, theological component, imagining the preaching, and worship in the Asian context. 3 project steps, searching for bibliography, credit hours planning to write the project paper, and C. Works making a public presentation. 3 credit hours L. Parks Pastoral Care and Counseling In care and counseling, the pastor models Spirituality and Story the congregation’s call to hospitality toward an increasingly diverse constituency in a This track focuses on narrative as a category global context. 3 credit hours of spirituality and as a tool by which pastors M. Koppel participate in the work of weaving human stories into the fabric of God’s story. Preaching and Worship Theological foundations, history, and Engaging the Narratives of Other practice of Christian worship and preaching Religions with particular attention to new resources Appropriating the stories of non-Christian from the global church. 3 credit hours faith communities and reading the Bible through the eyes of the poor and the outcast Reformation and Revival for the sake of stretching the content and The history of church reformation as a contours of Christian spirituality. 3 credit resource for church renewal in the Global hours Asian context. 3 credit hours S. Clarke S. Kisker Narrative Collapse and Restoration: Story Social Holiness in the Wesleyan Tradition and Healing Formative influence of John Wesley on A cross disciplinary study of the phenomena moral insight and authority for Christians in of the self-narratives of persons and the Wesleyan Tradition. 3 credit hours congregations and what happens when those narratives suffer serious disruption; Spiritual Formation work in the therapies and strategies for An advanced survey of the classics of the addressing personal and corporate narrative Christian contemplative traditions (Eastern collapse. 3 credit hours and Western) and the spiritual disciplines B. Epperly
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 160 Narrative Leadership Project Seminar Exploring the potential of story as a tool for Identifying a condition to address with the integrating theological learning and ministry project question, finding the right practice; borrowing insights from narrative theological component, imagining the theology, preaching, and counseling to project steps, searching for bibliography, revitalize church leadership; and helping planning to write the project paper, and congregations to identify their corporate making a public presentation. 3 credit hours stories in the context of the larger narrative L. Parks of the community for the sake of advancing the plots of both. 3 credit hours Urban Ministry: The Beloved L. Golemon Community as Vision and Work
Paul’s Use of Narrative to Shape This track focuses on the engagement with Congregations both the poor and the powerful to meet the A study of the stories that are informing and needs of diverse cultures and to answer a call supporting Paul’s instruction to the to dynamic, applied ministry in the complex churches and how these stories are social systems of the inner-city. Some of this employed to shape congregations. Particular D.Min. track’s courses will be held at Wesley attention will be given to the @ Mount Vernon Square at 900 appropriateness of “story” as a Massachusetts Avenue, NW. hermeneutical category for Paul’s letters, the evidence of stories engaging Paul’s thought, Urban Church Transformation the problem of competing narratives in Guided by a vision of shalom the People of Paul’s churches, and the significance of God resist life-negating structures and “story” for the church today. Some of the exercise power relationally to transform topics explored will include the gospel as their cities. 3 credit hours story, Paul’s own story, God’s story and the D. Powe stories of Israel. 3 credit hours C. Works Criminal Justice Ministries A holistic approach to ministry for and with The African American Novel as the incarcerated grounded in the concept of Theological Resource restorative justice with special attention to The use of the novel for insight into the the urban context. 3 credit hours struggle for racial justice in the United J. Shopshire States, largely through the works of Toni Morrison and James Baldwin. 3 credit hours Engaging the Powers J. Young Examines how power operates institutionally-politically, economically, Theology as Story culturally-at the community level. Examines The use of narrative in theology to provide the role of the gospel message and of rich possibilities for understanding and churches as signs, agents and witnesses of interpreting the content of faith, and to God's redeeming work. Case studies of faith open new channels of conversation between communities' organizing efforts to oppose the systematic theologian, the biblical the fallen powers will include faith-based scholar, the social scientist, and, most community-building strategies such as importantly, the lay person. 3 credit hours Christian Community Development, S. Wheeler
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 161 community organizing, solidarity, advocacy, Electives and civic discipleship. 3 credit hours S. Marullo Church Leadership Study Trip Engagement with different ministry settings Health and Urban Issues and leaders; critical and constructive How the urban church can address the reflection on the implications for one's own multitude of health issues of the ministries; exposure t o different types of congregation and the community. 3 credit churches and ministries, all of which are hours characterized by effective leadership in M. Kiser engaging both identity as a faith community Leadership and Practice in the Beloved and engagement with the environment in Community which the church is located. 3 credit hours L. Weems Developing a theological and biblical vision for urban ministry from Raushenbusch’s Growing as a Pastoral Leader Through Kingdom of God to King’s Beloved Feedback Community; learning basic principles of This course is designed for pastoral leaders leading the faith community in the work of to examine their leadership in light of larger community organization and contemporary leadership theory along with development. 3 credit hours feedback from a 360-degree pastoral F. Smith leadership inventory. 3 credit hours L. Weems Paul’s Urban Ministry A social-scientific study of Paul's mission in Leadership: Special Topics urban centers of the Roman Empire to Special topics in church leadership and understand how his ministry engages such administration. 3 credit hours issues as poverty, patronage, households, L. Parks slavery, identity, citizenship and imperialism. 3 credit hours Ministry in a High Stress Environment: C. Works Chaplains at Gettysburg, 1863 Examination of the ministries of some of the Preaching toward the Beloved 238 Union and Confederate chaplains who Community in the Urban Context were present at the Battle of Gettysburg in Adapting and applying historical models of July 1863 as a case study of ministry in a high congregation based preaching that is stress environment. As part of the 150th pastoral and prophetic in addressing the anniversary of the battle, and President unique challenges and possibilities of life in Lincoln’s subsequent Gettysburg Address, the city. 3 students will review some of the legal, W. McClain political, theological, and social issues that Project Seminar formed the background for the chaplains’ Identifying a condition to address with the participation in what some called a just and project question, finding the right holy war. 3 or 6 credit hours R. Brinsfield theological component, imagining the project steps, searching for bibliography, planning to write the project paper, and making a public presentation. 3 credit hours L. Parks
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 162 Mosque Leaders and Church Leaders This course is designed for leaders of congregations to gain advanced knowledge of their counterparts who lead mosques, including everyday personal disciplines, pastoral and public responsibilities, self- identity as religious leaders, exercise of power within the congregation, and contemporary challenges to the exercise of their ministry. This course will provide the substantial knowledge to support the establishing of in-depth interfaith conversations as specified in the online course taught before and after it. 3 credit hours R. Jones
Pilgrimage to the Alabama of the Civil Rights Movement Historical, theological, and socio-cultural analysis of some of the major people, places and events of the Civil Rights movement, with particular focus on the implications of the movement on the contemporary church and society. Academic immersion including visits to some of the significant venues of the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham, Montgomery, and Selma, Alabama. 3 credit hours
Includes optional Independent Study on the Life and Writings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This course will take place in tandem with DM-965 - Pilgrimage to the Alabama of the Civil Rights Movement 3 additional credit hours C. Hunt
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Seminary Personnel
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 165 Board of Governors of Wesley Theological Seminary
Officers C. Randall Nuckolls Charles A. Parker
Rebecca Parker Thomas M. Berlin Cynthia P. Schneider Chairperson Cynthia J. Skarbek Betty J. Forbes Theodore Smith Vice Chairperson Earl W. Stafford Marlin L. Snider Stephen T. Walker Secretary W. Edward Whitfield Nora L. Cameron Preston W. Williams, II Assistant Secretary Amy D. Yarnall
Ex-Officio Governors Emeriti
David F. McAllister-Wilson Jonathan Baker President, Wesley Theological Seminary Betty Stanley Beene John Clardy Ethel Wolfe Born Chair, Wesley Seminary Foundation Kenneth L. Carder Board of Directors Martha Ashby Carr Marcus Matthews Jacquelyn W. Coston Bishop, Baltimore-Washington John H. Dalton Conference of The United Methodist Charles R. Dashiell, Jr. Church John M. Derrick, Jr. Richard L. Hall Members Johnny M. Howard C. Anthony Hunt Tamra Bentsen Theodore M. Jackson Kathleene B. Card James B. Jones John Chapin Edward W. Kelley, Jr. Young Jin Cho Mary E. Kraus Lisa A. Cooper Steven C. Lambert Jan Naylor Cope G. Douglass Lewis Robert B. Coutts William C. Logan Kathleen A. Cox Robert L. Mallett Robert K. Dawson Michael D. McCurry Edward L. Federico, Jr. Dae Hee Park H. Beecher Hicks Robert L. Parsons Stephen A. Hopkins Joe E. Pennel, Jr. Mary Miller Johnston Kenneth H. Plummer Jacqueline Jones-Smith Fredrick C. Powell Yong-Jai Jun Talmadge Roberts Clifford M. Kendall Gilbert S. Scarborough Chung Suk Kim Helen Crider Smith Young Hun Kim E. Allen Stewart Tae-sik Lee Margaret B. Stewart Joan P. Maxwell Mary Horton Waldron Lisa L. McKee Raymond F. Wrenn Dennis N. McLain Carol C. Yocum
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 166 Faculty
The Faculty list is organized by academic rank and length of tenure at Wesley Theological Seminary. The date in parentheses next to the name is the year that the individual started at Wesley.
David F. McAllister-Wilson (1982) Sondra Ely Wheeler (1993) President (2002) Martha Ashby Carr Professor of Christian California State University, Northridge, B.A.; Ethics Wesley Theological Seminary, M.Div., D.Min. Wesleyan University, B.A.; Yale Divinity School, M.A.R.; Yale University, Ph.D. Robert K. Martin (2013) Dean (2013) Lucy Lind Hogan (1994) Louisiana College, B.A.; Harvard University Hugh Latimer Elderdice Professor of Preaching Divinity School, Th.M.; Princeton Theological and Worship Seminary, M.Div., Ph.D. Macalester College, B.A.; Virginia Theological Seminary, M.Div.; Wesley Theological William B. McClain (1981) Seminary, D.Min.; University of Maryland, Mary Elizabeth McGehee Joyce Professor of Ph.D. Preaching Clark College, A.B.; Boston University, M.Div., Youtha Hardman-Cromwell (1998) D.Min. Professor of Practice in Ministry and Mission Director of Practice of Ministry and Mission Denise Dombkowski Hopkins (1986) (2001-2008) Professor of Hebrew Bible Troy State, M.S.; University of Virginia, Ed.S.; Woodrow W. and Mildred B. Miller Professor Howard Divinity School, M.Div.; The of Biblical Theology American University, Ph.D. Syracuse University, B.A.; Vanderbilt University, M.A., Ph.D. Beverly E. Mitchell (1998) Professor of Historical Theology Eileen Guenther (1987) Temple University, B.A.; Wesley Theological Professor of Church Music Seminary, M.T.S.; Boston College-Andover University of Kansas, B.A., B.M.; The Catholic Newton Theological School, Ph.D. University of America, M.A., D.M.A. Shaun A. Casey (2000) (on leave) Josiah Ulysses Young, III (1988) Professor of Christian Ethics Professor of Systematic Theology Abilene Christian University, B.A.; Harvard Morehouse College, B.A.; Union Theological Divinity School, M.Div.; Kennedy School of Seminary, New York, M.Div., M.Phil., Ph.D. Government, Harvard University, M.P.A.; Harvard Divinity School, Th.D. Sharon H. Ringe (1991) Professor of New Testament Michael S. Koppel (2002) University of New Hampshire, B.A.; Union Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (2011) Theological Seminary, New York, M.Div., Professor of Pastoral Theology and Ph.D. Congregational Care University of California, Davis, B.A.; Yale R. Kendall Soulen (1992) Divinity School, M.Div.; Claremont School of Professor of Systematic Theology Theology, M.A., Ph.D. Yale University, B.A.; Emory University, M.Div.; Yale University, Ph.D.
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Sathianathan Clarke (2005) Lovett H. Weems, Jr. (2003) Bishop Sundo Kim Chair in World Christianity Distinguished Professor of Church Leadership Professor of Theology, Culture and Mission Director of the G. Douglass Lewis Center for University of Madras, B.A., M.A.; United Church Leadership Theological College, B.D.; Yale University Millsaps College, B.A.; Southern Methodist Divinity School, S.T.M.; Harvard University University Perkins School of Theology, M.Th., Divinity School, Th.D. Wesley Theological Seminary, D.Min.; Baker University, D.D. (honorary); Central Methodist Samuel William Marullo (2010) College, D.D. (honorary) Professor of Sociology Director of the Center for the Missional Joseph E. Bush, Jr. (2009) Church Director of Practice of Ministry and Mission Colgate University, A.B.; Columbia University, Professor of Practice in Ministry and Mission M.A., Ph.D.; Wesley Theological Seminary, Grinnell College, B.A.; Wesley Theological M.Div. Seminary, M. Div.; Drew University, M. Phil., Ph. D. F. Douglass Powe (2013) E. Stanley Jones Chair in Evangelism and Deborah Sokolove (2005) Professor of Urban Ministry Director, The Henry Luce III Center for the Associate Director of the Center for the Arts and Religion (2009) Missional Church Associate Professor of Art and Worship Ohio Wesleyan University, B.A.; Candler California State University, B.A., M.F.A.; School of Theology, Emory University, M.Div.; Wesley Theological Seminary, M.T.S.; Drew Emory University, Ph.D. University, Ph.D.
Carol Cook Moore (2009) James Estes (2013) Assistant Professor of Worship and Preaching Director of Library Oklahoma City University, B.A.; Saint Paul Associate Professor of Theological School of Theology, M.Div.; Drew University, Bibliography M. Phil., Ph.D. The George Washington University, B.A., M.A.; Wesley Theological Seminary, M.T.S.; The Carla Works (2009) Catholic University of America, M.S.L.S., Assistant Professor in New Testament Ph.D., (ABD). Williams Baptist College, B.A.; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, M.A.Th.; Yale Kyunglim Shin Lee (1991) University Divinity School, M.A.R.; Vice President for International Relations Princeton Theological Seminary, Ph.D. Lecturer in Immigrant Theology and Ministry Methodist Theological Seminary-Seoul, B.Th.; Cedric Cornelius Johnson (2011) Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and M.Div.; Wesley Theological Seminary, D.Min. Congregational Care Queens College, B.A.; Hunter College School of Social Work, M.S.W.; Princeton Theological Seminary, M.Div., Ph.D.
Paul Kang-Kul Cho (2013) Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible Yale University, B.A.; Yale Divinity School, M.Div.; Harvard University, Ph.D.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 168 Adjunct Faculty 2013-2014 South India Biblical Seminary, B.Th; United Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad Theological College, B.D., M.Th.; Princeton Islamic Studies Theological Seminary, Th.M.; Graduate Harvard University, A.B.; University of Theological Union, Th.D. Arizona, Ph.D. Drew A. Dyson Claudia Barnes Christian Formation and Teaching Greek Eastern University, B.A.; Princeton Theological Sweet Briar College, A.B.; Bryn Mawr College, Seminary, M.Div.; Princeton Theological M.A. Seminary, Ph.D.
Cynthia Belt Charles Harrell Preaching and Worship Church History University of Maryland, B.S.; Wesley James Madison University, B.A.; Duke Theological Seminary, M.Div., D.Min. University, M.Div., Ph.D.
Jamie Coles Katherine E. Hepler Hebrew Bible Theological English and English Review Wesley Theological Seminary; The Catholic Ohio Wesleyan University, B.A.; The American University of America, Ph.D. (in progress). University, M.A.
Joe Conte Anders R. Lunt Technology for Ministry Preaching and Worship Johns Hopkins University, B.A.; Wesley Lycoming College, B.A.; Drew University, Theological Seminary, M.Div., D.Min. M.Div.; University of Maryland, Ph.D.
Ovidiu Creanga Amy Peed McCullough Biblical Hebrew Preaching and Worship University of Bucharest, B.A.; University of Wellesley College, B.A.; Duke University, Leeds, M.A.; King's College London, Ph.D. M.Div.; Vanderbilt University, Ph.D. cand.
Joseph Daniels, Jr. Eric Myers Urban Ministry Preaching and Worship The American University, B.A., M.A.; Howard Shenandoah College and Conservatory of University School of Divinity, M.Div.; Wesley Music, B.M.; Columbia Theological Seminary, Theological Seminary, D.Min. M.Div.; The University of Notre Dame, M.A.; Garrett- Evangelical Theological Seminary, Alice K. Davis Ph.D. American Culture for International Students Warren Wilson College, B.A.; American Kristopher Norris University, M.A. Ethics University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, B.A.; Deryl A. Davis Duke University Divinity School, M.Div.; Religion and Drama Emory University, Candler School of Theology, Wake Forest University, B.A.; University of M.Th.; University of Virginia, Ph.D. (in Edinburgh, M.S., M.Th. process).
Joseph Dayam Tracy Radosevic Visiting Professor, Systematic Theology Biblical Storytelling and Christian Formation (Associate Professor at United Theological Grove City College, B.A.; Duke Divinity School, College, Bangalore, India) M.R.E.; East Tennessee State University, M.A.; Wesley Theological Seminary, D.Min.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 169 Louis Shockley Colloquy Leaders 2013-2014 Temple University, B.S.; Drew University Divinity School, M.Div.; Center for Post- Michael Armstrong Graduate Studies sponsored by The Ohio State Pastor, McKendree-Simms-Brookland United University, Wittenburg University and Antioch Methodist Church, Washington, DC College, Ph.D. Hampton University, B.A.; Wesley Theological Seminary, M.Div. Kathryn Sparks Dance Tom Brunkow Connecticut College, B.A.; Wesley Theological Retired Senior Pastor, Woodside United Seminary, M.T.S. Methodist Church, Silver Spring, MD DePauw University, B.A.; Yale Divinity School, Kathleen Henderson Staudt M.Div.; Wesley Theological Seminary, D.Min. Literature and Theology Smith College, A.B.; Yale University, M. Phil., Kenneth Fell Ph.D. Pastor, Glenelg United Methodist Church, Glenelg, MD Adrienne Goode Terry Hope College, B.A.; Wesley Theological Preaching and Worship Seminary, M.Div and D.Min. Western Michigan University, B.S.; George Washington University, M.A. Ed.; Wesley Ron Foster Theological Seminary, M.Div. Pastor, Bethesda United Methodist Church, Bethesda, MD. Jacqulyn Thorpe Princeton University, A.B.; Duke Divinity Diaconal Ministries School, M.Div. Fisk University, B.A.; Wesley Theological Seminary, M.R.E. C. Anthony Hunt Senior Pastor, Epworth United Methodist Arthur D. Thomas, Jr. Church, Baltimore, MD. History of Christian Spirituality University of Maryland, BA; Troy State College of William and Mary, B.A.; Gordon- University, MBA; Wesley Theological Conwell Theological Seminary, M.Div.; Wesley Seminary, M.Div.; The Graduate Theological Theological Seminary, M.A.; Union Foundation (in affiliation with Oxford Theological Seminary in Virginia, Th.M., Ph.D. University), D.Min. and Ph.D.
Carol Wilson Michelle (Mee-Hye) Kim Biblical Interpretation Associate Pastor, Korean United Methodist University of Missouri, A.B.; University of Church of Greater Washington, Great Falls, VA Maryland, M.S.; Wesley Theological Seminary, Sacred Heart Women’s College, B.S.; Southern M.T.S.; Brite Divinity School, Ph.D. Baptist Theological Seminary, M.Div.; Wesley Theological Seminary, D.Min. Barbara Brown Zikmund United Church of Christ Polity Kathleen Kohl Beloit College, B.A.; Duke Divinity School, Pastoral Counseling and Care Ministries, Silver B.D.; Duke University Graduate School, Ph.D. Spring, MD. University of Illinois, B.A.; Syracuse University, M.P.A.; Wesley Theological Seminary, M.Div.
Mary Kraus Retired Pastor, Dumbarton United Methodist Church, Washington, DC
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 170 University of Minnesota, B.S.; Boston University, M.A.; Dominican House of Studies, University School of Theology, Th.M.; Wesley S.T.B.; Michigan State University, Ph.D. Theological Seminary, D.Min. Audrey Wiggins Eugene Matthews Associate Pastor, Leesburg Presbyterian Pastor, Arlington-Lewin UMC, Baltimore, Church, Leesburg, VA MD; Bowie State University, B.A.; Wesley University of Alabama in Huntsville, B.S.; Theological Seminary, M.Div.; United Wesley Theological Seminary, M.Div.; The Theological Seminary, D.Min. Catholic University of America, Ph.D (in process) Daniel Mejia-Munoz Pastor, Emmanuel UMC, Beltsville, MD Chip Wright Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico, Law Pastor, Calvary United Methodist Church, Degree; Wesley Theological Seminary, M.Div. Annapolis, MD Western Maryland College, B.A.; Garrett- Mochel Morris Evangelical Theological Seminary, M.Div., Pastor, Christ Crossman United Methodist D.Min. Church, Falls Church, VA University of Virginia, B.A.; Duke University School of Divinity, M.Div.
Bernice Parker-Jones Pastor, Faith Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC Howard University School of Divinity, M.Div.
Ella Redfield Pastor, New Creation Baptist Church, Wheaton, MD Washington Bible College; Howard University School of Divinity, M.Div., D.Min.
Charles Robertson Chaplain Supervisor, The Midwest CPE Program, Baptist-Lutheran Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. State University of New York at Buffalo, BS; Nazarene Theological Seminary, M.Div.; United Theological Seminary (Dayton, OH), D.Min.
Lynn Stanton-Hoyle Pastor, Clifton Presbyterian Church, Clifton, VA Denison University, B.A.; Wesley Theological Seminary, M.Div., D.Min.
E. Allen Stewart Retired Pastor and District Superintendent, Baltimore-Washington Conference of The United Methodist Church
Joseph S. Tortorici St. Stephen’s College, B.A.; Michigan State
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 171 Retired Faculty Listed alphabetically G. Douglass Lewis (1982-2002) President
Lecturer in Church Administration Bruce C. Birch (1971-2013) University of Tennessee, B.A.; Vanderbilt Dean (1998-2009, 2012-13) Divinity School, M.Div.; Duke University, Southwestern College, Kansas, B.A.; Southern Ph.D. Methodist University, B.D.; Yale University,
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Lewis A. Parks (1998-2013)
Professor of Theology, Ministry and Fredericka Nolde Berger (1988-2004) Congregational Development Religion and Drama Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program Swarthmore College, B.A.; Harvard University, Lock Haven University, Pennsylvania, B.S.; M.A.T. Wesley Theological Seminary, M.Div.; St.
Mary’s Seminary-Baltimore, Ph.D. George Wesley Buchanan (1960-1990)
Professor of New Testament Carroll Saussy (1985-1999) Simpson College, B.A., Litt.D.; Garrett- Howard Chandler Robbins Professor of Evangelical Theological Seminary, B.D.; Pastoral Care Northwestern University, M.A.; Drew University of San Francisco, M.A.; Dubuque University, Ph.D. Theological Seminary, S.T.M.; Graduate
Theological Union, Ph.D. Mary Alice Douty Edwards (1957-1983) James M. Shopshire, Sr. (1980-2013) Professor of Christian Education Professor of the Sociology of Religion Goucher College, A.B.; Union Theological Clark College, B.A.; Gammon Theological Seminary, M.A.; Columbia University, Ed.D. Seminary of the Interdenominational
Theological Center, B.D.; Northwestern David William Faupel (2004-2013) University, Ph.D. Director of the Library
Professor of the History of Christianity Fred Douglas Smith, Jr. (2003-2012) Central Bible College, A.B.; Evangel College, Associate Director of Practice in Ministry and B.A.; Asbury Theological Seminary, M.Div., Mission, Professor of Urban Ministry University of Kentucky, M.S.L.S.; University of Harvard University, B.A.; Southern Methodist Birmingham, England, Ph.D. University Perkins School of Theology, M.Div.;
Emory University, Ph.D. David C. Hopkins (1986-2013)
Professor of Archaeology and Biblical Charles William Stewart (1966-1987) Interpretation Howard Chandler Robbins Professor of Trinity College, B.S.; Vanderbilt University, Pastoral Theology M.A., Ph.D. Mount Union College, A.B.; Drew University,
B.D.; Boston University, Ph.D Catherine Andrews Kapikian (1970-2009)
Director, The Henry Luce III Center for the Laurence Hull Stookey (1973-2007) Arts and Religion Hugh Latimer Elderdice Professor of Preaching Lecturer in Religion and the Arts and Worship Carnegie-Mellon University, University of Swarthmore College, B.A.; Wesley Theological Maryland, B.A.; Wesley Theological Seminary, Seminary, S.T.B.; Princeton Theological M.T.S. Seminary, Th.D.
Diedra Hanner Kriewald (1982-2007) J. Philip Wogaman (1966-2002) Professor of Christian Education Dean Northwestern University, B.S.; Union Professor of Christian Ethics Theological Seminary, New York, M.R.E.; University of the Pacific, A.B.; Boston Vanderbilt University, M.A., Ph.D. University, S.T.B., Ph.D.
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Academic Contacts Finance and Administration
Doug Powe, Director of Course of Study School Yasmin R. Lewis-White, Director of Human Samuel Marullo, Advisor to Urban Ministry Fellows Resources and Missional Fellows Ginny Slayton, Accounts Payable and Payroll Beverly Mitchell, Advisor for MA program Jeff Straits, Vice President of Finance and Chief Deborah Sokolove, Advisor for Certificate in Financial Officer Theology and the Arts Shannon Strang, Accounts Receivable Analyst Kendall Soulen, Advisor for MTS program Mary Vibert, Director of Financial Aid William Walker, Controller Administrative Services and Diane J. Wogaman, Receptionist and Facilities Facilities Management Coordinator
Randall Adams, Director of Facilities The G. Douglass Lewis Center for Raymond Washington, Mail Room/Copy Center Church Leadership Manager Joseph E. Arnold, Research Manager Admissions and Recruitment Joshua Baker, Resource Product Manager Carol C. Follett, Web Specialist William D. “Chip” Aldridge, Director of Admissions Asa J. Lee, Assistant Director for Programs Patrick Barrett, Enrollment Counselor Matthew Lyons, Marketing Manager JaNice Parks, Associate Director of Admissions Ann Michel, Associate Director Nick Works, Director of Recruitment and Lovett H. Weems, Director Enlistment The Henry Luce III Center for the Office of the Dean Arts and Religion
Robert Martin, Dean Amy Gray, Program Administrator Alice Davis, Director of International Student Trudi Ludwig, Dadian Art Gallery Curator Services Deborah Sokolove, Director Shelby Haggray, Associate Dean for Community Life Michael S. Koppel, Associate Dean for Academic Institutional Advancement Affairs Amelia Masdin, Administrative Assistant, Office of Michael T. “Terry” Bradfield, Vice President for Community Life and Director of Housing Administration Frenika Mudd, Executive Assistant to the Dean Cindy R. Davis, Director of Planned Giving Sara Sheppard, Director of Continuing Education Esther Jeong, Program Administrator, International and Outreach Ministries; Managing Director of Relations Course of Study. Laura Norvell, Director of Development Josiah Ulysses Young, Diversity Officer Lyndon Orinion, Website Content Editor Debbie Rumley, Program Administrator, Doctor of Ministry Program Development Jo Ann Rutledge, Development Assistant
Amy Shelton, Director of Marketing and Rebecca Scheirer, Program Administrator, Doctor of Communications Ministry Program Kyunglim Shin Lee, Vice President for International Lewis Parks, Director of Doctor of Ministry Program Relations
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 173 Institutional and Educational Practice in Ministry and Mission Technology Joseph Bush, Director, Outcomes Assessment Chris Hessman, Database/Network Administrator Officer Tammy Jolley, Director of Educational Technology Desiree Barnes, Administrative Assistant Christopher Koeber, User Support Specialist Josie Hoover, Associate Director Shawn McMahon, Network Technician Nehemias Molina, User Support Specialist Office of the President Lyndon Orinion, Website Content Editor Jane Deland, Special Assistant to the President Library David F. McAllister-Wilson, President Kate D’Alessandro, Program Administrator Hope Cooper, Technical Services Assistant James Estes, Director of Library Andy Klenklen, Acquisitions Librarian Office of the Registrar David Travis, Circulation Assistant Mason Davenport, Registration and Records Mount Vernon Square Coordinator and Faculty Support Services Eleanor Gease, Registrar Mauri Bishop, Assistant Director, Wesley @ Mt. Samuel Yu, Associate Registrar Vernon Square Samuel Marullo, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for the Missional Church F. Douglass Powe, Professor of Evangelism and Urban Ministry and Associate Director of the
Center for the Missional Church
Tom Pruski, Director, Heal the Sick Initiative
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 174 Commencement Class of May 13, 2013
Doctor of Ministry Master of Arts
Tara Ebner Bain Margaret Louise Baker Marianne McKenzie Bird Grace S. Bennett Annette B. Bolds Mary Elizabeth Campbell LaDelle Y. Brooks Mason Cole Davenport Lorraine M. Ruff Castain Sherri Alicia Ellerbe S. Mark Clark Ande I. Emmanuel Cheryl Louise Cook Christina Marie Ables Fairman Donna M. Dempewolf Janet Fujikawa Susan H. Fellows Matthew D. Grise Daniel P. Gleason Susan MacKenzie Hughes Maurice A. Harden Juyeon Jeon Angela Marie Harris Aisha Karimah Jason W. Harvey Kathryn Paige Mackereth Her Tae Su Michael D. McCurry Robert Henry Hughes Valencia Cecelia Nicholls Samhee Jeong Christopher Scott Phillips Cary E. Johnson, III Frenika Desirée Rivers Ji Seok Ju Corey James Self Han Kwon Kim Sylvia A. Turner Kim, Jong Whan George Menyongai Warner, Sr. Sonia Lynette King Bryan Langlands Yong Deok Lim Master of Divinity Karen E. MacLeod-Wilkie Russell L. Meyer Patricia Lynn Abell Carol Joyce Moore Andrea Osborne Alexander Nkemba Ndjungu Ashley Blair Allen Dustin Don Petz Melissa J. Allison Jeffrey Alan Raffauf Kyungkum Bae Kye Moo Ryu Emily Bagwell Kyung-Hee Sa Joshua Tyler Beben Ilwon Seo Kristen A. Beckert Eul Ter Shim Jessica A. Bennett Lauri A. Swann Rachel Elizabeth Birkhahn Rommelfanger Jonathan Dan Turner Lillian Lynn Boyd John Anthony Francis Vacchiano, Jr. Susan Carlson Browning Dale Maurice Weatherspoon Megan Celeste Burd Harris Jonathan S. Webster Michael Wayne Bynum Stephanie Lucille Wilkes Mi Ja Cho Alonza B. Williams Drew VanDyke Colby Perry L. Williams Rebecca J. Cole Donghyun Yoon Clarafrancie D. Cromer Charlene Kaye Zuill Janet L. Durrwachter Caleb Raymond Frazier Michael Fujiura Patricia Ann Futato Timothy David Gochenour Charles Henley Green, Jr
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Jana Dawn Hogg Master of Theological Studies Mackessa Lenora Holt Janice Frances Hughes Alethea Johns Allen Jennifer L. James Anne Cox Sarita Kent Wallace Margaret Nell Frazier Mikang Kim Neal Adam Friesen Pyung Ahn Kim George Ross Keagle Karen R. Kinney Bradley Scott Lewis Heather Nicole Kramer Shawn C. Livingston William Jacob Lee Carolyn Seaton Dahlia H. Leigh Dodd Sims Julie Ann Lewis David Paul Stewart Jeong Hoon Ma Christina Marie Wichert Gary Alphonse Marcelin Lois Godfrey Wye Maurice Lovell Maxwell Jeffery Scott McCumber Eleetah Colleen McGrath Jameson Keith McLaughlin Andrew Marc Millman Monica Edna Mzezewa Franklin J. Naglic, Sr. Laura Manny Norvell Donghwan Oh Dae Jun Park Frederick D. Price Eun Kyoung Richards Benjamin Brodie Roberts Sylvia Ilona Schneider John Robert Schoeman Matthew Blair Sergent Benjamin David Sloan Edward Creighton Smith II Jennifer Rose Southworth Jacqueline Speaks McKnight Dawn Lynn Stewart Laura Anne Whittle Stratton Samantha Nicole Torgersen Joan R. Turner John R. Unger II Marvin R. Wamble Jennifer Dawn Webber Femrono S. Wood Nick J. Works
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Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 178 Suggested Degree Plan Templates
Beginning on the next page, students will find hypothetical programs of study for the three Master’s level degrees at Wesley Theological Seminary. These may be used as a guideline while completing the Degree Plan Worksheet in consultation with the faculty advisor or determining one’s likely course load during their time at the Seminary.
Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 179 Wesley Theological Seminary Suggested Three Year Full-Time Plan for the Master of Divinity Degree Program
YEAR ONE Fall BI-101 Introduction to Hebrew Bible I (2) BI-171 Introduction to the New Testament: Gospels (2) CH-101 The Church in History: Early Church to Reformation (3) MM-101 Spiritual Formation for the Practice of Ministry I (2) PW-101 Introduction to Corporate Worship (3)
Spring BI-102 Introduction to Hebrew Bible II (2) BI-172 Introduction to the New Testament: Epistles (2) CH-102 The Church in History: Reformation to Present (3) MM-102 Spiritual Formation for the Practice of Ministry II (1) PW-301 Pastoral Liturgics Practicum (2)
* MM-350 PMM: Intercultural Immersion (2) to be taken after the first 30 credit hours are completed
YEAR TWO Fall BI-341 Practicum in Biblical Interpretation (2) MM-311 PMM: Colloquy 1/1 (2) PMM Summer Internship is an alternative to full-year colloquy ST-305 Systematic Theology I (3) XX-### Ministry and the Social Sciences requirement (2) CM-208, CM-268, ES-251, or ES-255 PW-325 Foundations of Preaching (3)
Spring CF-1## Christian Teaching and Formation requirement (3) CM-### Practices of Leadership in Ministry requirement (3) Note: Must be fulfilled by taking a combination of 100- and 300-level CM courses. May take more than 1 semester to complete MM-312 PMM: Colloquy 1/2 (2) PC-1## Pastoral Care and Counseling requirement (3) PW-3## Preaching Practicum requirement (2) Any 300-level PW course above PW-325 ST-306 Systematic Theology II (3)
YEAR THREE Fall MM-313 PMM: Colloquy 2/1 (2) ES-3## Christian Ethics requirement (3) XX-### The Church in an Interreligious World requirement (2-3) CO-### Consortium requirement (2)
Spring RA-1## Religion and the Arts requirement (2) CM-### Practices of Leadership in Ministry requirement (3) Note: Must be fulfilled by taking a combination of 100- and 300-level CM courses. May take more than 1 semester to complete. MM-314 PMM: Colloquy 2/2 (2)
24-27 credit hours of electives remain, to be spread out over the three years. J-Term and Summer options for both electives and some required courses are available.
Note: Deviation from this suggested template may result in additional years to complete requirements for graduation.
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YEAR ONE Fall BI-101 Introduction to Hebrew Bible I (2) BI-171 Introduction to New Testament: Gospels (2) MM-101 Spiritual Formation for the Practice of Ministry I (2) PW-101 Introduction to Corporate Worship (3)
Spring BI-102 Introduction to Hebrew Bible II (2) BI-172 Introduction to the New Testament: Epistles (2) MM-102 Spiritual Formation for the Practice of Ministry (1) PC-1## Pastoral Care and Counseling requirement (3)
YEAR TWO Fall BI-341 Practicum in Biblical Interpretation (2) CH-101 The Church in History: Early Church to Reformation (3) PW-325 Foundations of Preaching (3)
Spring CH-102 The Church in History: Reformation to Present (3) PW-301 Pastoral Liturgics Practicum (2) PW-3## Preaching Practicum requirement (2) Any 300-level PW course above PW -325
* MM-350 PMM: Intercultural Immersion (2) to be taken after the first thirty credit hours are completed
YEAR THREE Fall XX-### Ministry and Social Sciences course (2 or 3) CM-208, CM-268, ES-251, ES-255 MM-311 PMM: Colloquy 1/1 (2) PMM Summer Internship is an alternative to full-year colloquy ST-305 Systematic Theology I (3)
Spring ES-3## Christian Ethics requirement (3) ST-306 Systematic Theology II (3) MM-312 PMM: Colloquy 1/2 (2) RA-1## Religion and the Arts requirement (2)
YEAR FOUR Fall CF-1## Christian Teaching and Formation requirement (3) CO-### Consortium requirement (2) MM-313 PMM: Colloquy 2/1 (2)
Spring CM-### Practices of Leadership requirement (3) Note: Must be fulfilled by taking a combination of 100- and 300-level CM courses. May take more than 1 semester to complete MM-314 PMM: Colloquy 2/2 (2) XX-### The Church in an Interreligious World requirement (2 or 3)
22-25 credits hours of electives remain, to be spread out over the four years.
Note: Deviation from this suggested template may result in additional years to complete requirements for graduation. Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 181 Wesley Theological Seminary Suggested Five Year Part-time Plan (Evening, Saturday and Summer) for the Master of Divinity Degree Program
YEAR ONE Fall BI-101 Introduction to Hebrew Bible I (2) BI-171 Introduction to the New Testament: Gospels (2) MM-101 Spiritual Formation for the Practice of Ministry I (2) Spring BI-102 Introduction to Hebrew Bible 2 (2) BI-172 Introduction to the New Testament: Epistles (2) MM-102 Spiritual Formation for the Practice of Ministry II (1) Summer RA-1## Religion and the Arts requirement (2)
YEAR TWO Fall CH-101 The Church in History: Early Church to Reformation (3) PW-101 Introduction to Corporate Worship (3) Note: Offered every other year in the evening. Spring BI-341 Practicum in Biblical Interpretation (2) CH-102 The Church in History: Reformation to Present (3) Summer CO-XXX Consortium Requirement (2) CM-### Practices of Leadership in Ministry requirement (3) NOTE: Must be fulfilled by taking a combination of 100- and 300-level CM courses, might take two semesters to complete requirement.
YEAR THREE Fall PW-325 Foundations of Preaching (3) ST-305 Systematic Theology I (3) Spring ST-306 Systematic Theology II (3) and CF-1## or Christian Teaching and Formation requirement (3) or PC-1## Pastoral Care and Counseling requirement (3) The CF and PC requirements are offered in the evening on an alternating yearly cycle. Summer PW-301 Pastoral Liturgics Practicum (2) PW-3## Preaching Practicum requirement (2 or 3) Any 300-level PW course above PW-325 * MM-350 PMM: Intercultural Immersion (2) to be taken after the first 30 credit hours are completed
YEAR FOUR Fall MM-311 PMM: Colloquy 1/1 (2) PMM Summer Internship is an alternative to full-year colloquy XX-### Ministry and the Social Sciences requirement (2) CM-208, CM-268, ES-251, or ES-255 CF-1## or Christian Teaching and Formation requirement (3) or PC-1## Pastoral Care and Counseling (3) (Take whichever was not taken in Spring of Year 3). Spring CM-### Practices of Leadership in Ministry requirement (3) NOTE: Must be fulfilled by taking a combination of 100- and 300-level CM courses. Might take two semesters to complete requirement. MM-312 PMM: Colloquy 1/2 (2) ES-3## Christian Ethics requirement (3)
YEAR FIVE Fall MM-313 PMM: Colloquy 2/1 (2) XX-### The Church in an Interreligious World requirement (2 or 3) Spring MM-314 PMM: Colloquy 2/2 (2)
22-25 credit hours of electives remain, to be spread out over the five years, including Summers and J-Term. Note: Courses which fulfill denominational requirements may be offered on evenings, Saturdays, online, or during summer term on occasion. However, there is no guarantee that this will be the case.
Deviation from this suggested template may result in additional years to complete graduation requirements
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YEAR ONE Fall 14 credits BI-101 Introduction to Hebrew Bible I (2) BI-171 Introduction to the New Testament: Gospels (2) CH-101 The Church in History: Early Church to Reformation (3) CM-283 Urban Ministry Fellows Seminar 1/1 (2) ES-251 or Sociology of Religion (3) Also offered every summer term; must be taken before starting PMM ES-255 Social Research for Ministry MM-101 Spiritual Formation for the Practice of Ministry I (2)
Spring 15 credits BI-102 Introduction to Hebrew Bible II (2) BI-172 Introduction to the New Testament: Epistles (2) CH-102 The Church in History: Reformation to Present (3) CM-284 Urban Ministry Fellows Seminar 1/2 (2) MM-102 Spiritual Formation for the Practice of Ministry II (1) PW-101 Introduction to Corporate Worship (3) PW-301 Pastoral Liturgics Practicum (2)
YEAR TWO Fall 15 credits BI-341 Practicum in Biblical Interpretation (2) CM-230 Foundations of Urban Ministry I (3) CM-285 Urban Ministry Fellows Seminar 2/1 (2) MM-311 PMM: Colloquy 1/1 (2) PMM Summer Internship is an alternative to full-year colloquy ST-305 Systematic Theology I (3) PW-325 Foundations of Preaching (3)
Spring 15-16 credits CM-231 Foundations of Urban Ministry II (3) CM-286 Urban Ministry Fellows Seminar 2/2 (2) CM-### Practices of Leadership in Ministry requirement (3) NOTE: This requirement is fulfilled by taking a combination of 100- and 300-level CM courses MM--312 PMM: Colloquy 1/2 (2) PC-1## Pastoral Care and Counseling requirement (3) PW-3## Preaching Practicum requirement (2 or 3) Any 300-level PW course above PW -325 ST-306 Systematic Theology II (3) * MM-350 PMM: Intercultural Immersion (2) to be taken after the first 30 credit hours are completed
YEAR THREE Fall 14-15 credits CF-1## Christian Teaching and Formation requirement (3) CM-287 Urban Ministry Fellows Seminar 3/1 (2) CO-### Consortium requirement (2) MM-313 PMM: Colloquy 2/1 (2) ES-3## Christian Ethics requirement (3) XX-### The Church in an Interreligious World requirement (2 or 3)
Spring 9 credits CM-288 Urban Ministry Fellows Seminar 3/2 (2) CM-### Practices of Leadership in Ministry requirement (3) NOTE: This requirement is fulfilled by taking a combination of 100- and 300-level CM courses MM-314 PMM: Colloquy 2/2 (2) RA-1## Religion and Arts requirement (2) 6-8 credit hours of electives remain, to be spread out over the three years.
Note: Deviation from this suggested template may result in additional years to complete requirements for graduation. Wesley Theological Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 183 Wesley Theological Seminary Suggested Three Year Full-time Plan for the Master of Divinity Degree Program Missional Fellows
YEAR ONE Fall 13 credits BI-101 Introduction to Hebrew Bible I (2) BI-171 Introduction to the New Testament: Gospels (2) CH-101 The Church in History: Early Church to Reformation (3) CM-274 Missional Fellows Seminar I/1 (1) ES-251 or Sociology of Religion (3) Also offered every summer term; must be taken before starting PMM ES-255 Social Research for Ministry MM-101 Spiritual Formation for the Practice of Ministry I (2) Spring 14 credits BI-102 Introduction to Hebrew Bible II (2) BI-172 Introduction to the New Testament: Epistles (2) CH-102 The Church in History: Reformation to Present (3) CM-275 Missional Fellows Seminar II/2 (1) MM-102 Spiritual Formation for the Practice of Ministry II (1) PW-101 Introduction to Corporate Worship (3) PW-301 Pastoral Liturgics Practicum (2)
YEAR TWO Fall 12 credits BI-341 Practicum in Biblical Interpretation (2) CM-276 Missional Fellows Seminar II/1 (1) CM-### Practices of Leadership in Ministry requirement (3) NOTE: This requirement is fulfilled by taking a combination of 100- and 300-level CM courses. Might take more than one semester to complete this requirement. MM-311 PMM: Colloquy 1/1 (2) PMM Summer Internship is an alternative to full-year colloquy ST-305 Systematic Theology I (3) PW-325 Foundations of Preaching (3) Spring 13-14 credits CM-205 Mission of the Church in the Contemporary World (2) CM-277 Missional Fellows Seminar II/2 (1) MM--312 PMM: Colloquy 1/2 (2) PC-1## Pastoral Care and Counseling requirement (3) PW-3## Preaching Practicum requirement (2 or 3) Any 300-level PW course above PW -325 ST-306 Systematic Theology II (3) * MM-350 PMM: Intercultural Immersion (2) to be taken after the first 30 credit hours are completed
YEAR THREE Fall 13 credits CF-1## Christian Teaching and Formation requirement (3) CM-245 Leadership and Practices of the Missional Church (2) CM-278 Missional Fellows Seminar III/1 (1) CO-### Consortium requirement (2) MM-313 PMM: Colloquy 2/1 (2) ES-3## Christian Ethics requirement (3 Spring 9-10 credits CM-279 Missional Fellows Seminar III/2 (1) CM-### Practices of Leadership in Ministry requirement (3). NOTE: This requirement is fulfilled by taking a combination of 100- and 300-level CM courses MM-314 PMM: Colloquy 2/2 (2) RA-1## Religion and Arts requirement (2) XX-### The Church in an Interreligious World requirement (2 or 3) 8 credit hours Missional Church electives remain, along with 8-6 other elective credits, to be spread out over the three years. J-Term and Summer terms may assist students in completing their degrees in 3 years. Note: Deviation from this suggested template may result in additional years to complete requirements for graduation.
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YEAR ONE Fall Monday - Wednesday offerings 12.5 hours BI-101 Introduction to Hebrew Bible 1 (2 cr) BI-171 Introduction to New Testament: Gospels (2 cr) Online CM-251 United Methodist Polity (2 cr) MM-101 Spiritual Formation for Ministry I (2 cr) MM-321 PMM: Student Pastor Program Seminar 1/1 (1.5 cr) PW-101 Introduction to Corporate Worship (3 cr)
Spring Monday - Wednesday offerings 11.5 hours BI-102 Introduction to Hebrew Bible 2 (2 cr) BI-172 Introduction to the New Testament: Epistles (2 cr) Online MM-102 Spiritual Formation for Ministry II (1 cr) CM-136 Leadership and Administration for Small Churches (2 cr) Note: Counts toward the (3) credit Practices in Leadership in Ministry requirement. An additional 1 credit 100- or 300-level CM course must also be taken as meets student’s schedule and interests. MM-322 PMM: Student Pastor Program Seminar 1/2 (1.5 cr) PC-1## Pastoral Care and Counseling requirement (3 cr)
* MM-350 PMM: Intercultural Immersion (2) to be taken after the first thirty hours
YEAR TWO Fall Wednesday - Friday offerings 11.5 hours BI-341 Practicum in Biblical Interpretation (2 cr) CH-101 The Church in History: Early Church to Reformation (3 cr) ES-251 Sociology of Religion Ministry & Social Sciences requirement (2 cr) (Could take CM-268 in the Spring of 2014 to fulfill requirement as well) MM-323 PMM: Student Pastor Program Seminar 2/1 (1.5 cr) PW-325 Foundations of Preaching (3 cr)
Spring Wednesday - Friday offerings 11.5 hours CH-102 The Church in History: Reformation to Present (3 cr) MM-324 PMM: Student Pastor Program Seminar 2/2 (1.5 cr) PW-301 Pastoral Liturgics (2 cr) PW-3## Preaching Practicum requirement (2 cr) Any 300-level PW course above -325 XX-### Elective (3 cr)
YEAR THREE Fall Monday - Wednesday offerings 12 hours ES-3## Christian Ethics requirement (3 cr) MM-325 PMM: Student Pastor Program Seminar 3/1 (1 cr) ST-305 Systematic Theology 1 (3 cr) RA-1## Religion and Arts requirement (2 cr) XX-### Elective, Consortium course, Intercultural Immersion* (3 cr)
Spring Monday - Wednesday offerings 13 hours MM-326 PMM: Student Pastor Track Seminar 3/2 (1 cr) CF-1## Christian Teaching and Formation requirement (3 cr) ST-306 Systematic Theology 2 (3 cr) XX-### Electives, Consortium course, or Intercultural Immersion* (6 cr)
YEAR FOUR Fall Monday - Wednesday offerings 9-11 hours ST-46X United Methodist History and/or Doctrine (2 cr) May also be completed during summer or online XX-### The Church in an Interreligious World requirement (2-3 cr) XX-### Electives, Consortium course, or Intercultural Immersion* (5-6 cr)
Spring 4-9 hours ST-46X United Methodist History and/or Doctrine (2 cr) May also be completed during summer or online XX-### Electives or Intercultural Immersion* (3-5 cr) (Hours of final semester will depend on timing of Intercultural Immersion requirement and which electives are chosen)
Note: Deviation from this suggested template may result in additional years to complete requirements for graduation.
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This is a list of courses required for the Master of Divinity • Practice in Ministry and Mission: Contextual degree at Wesley Theological Seminary. Courses are Education numbered as follows to indicate requirements: 8 credit hours from one of the following groups: o MM-311, -312, -313, -314 (standard PMM) 100 level required courses, no prereqs o MM-321, -322, -323, -324, -325, -326 (SPP) 200 level elective courses, no prereqs o MM-331, -332 (full-year internship) 300 level required courses with prereqs o MM-347, -348 (summer) 400 level elective courses with prereqs Prereqs: Completion of first 30 credit hours 500 level Directed Study & other unique courses • Foundations of Preaching PW-325 3 credit hours Prereqs: Introduction to Hebrew Bible, The following courses must be completed within the first Introduction to New Testament 30 credit hours of study in order to be eligible for • Pastoral Liturgics Practicum PW-301 2 credit hours Advancement to Candidacy. These courses do not have Prereq: Introduction to Corporate Worship prerequisites and are open to entering students. • Preaching Practicum Any PW course above PW-325 2 or 3 credit hours • Introduction to Hebrew Bible BI-101 and -102 Prereq: Foundations of Preaching 4 credit hours • Practice in Ministry and Mission: Intercultural • Introduction to New Testament BI-171 and -172, Immersion MM-350 2 credit hours 4 credit hours Prereq: Completion of first 30 credit hours • The Church in History CH-101 and -102 6 credit hours The following courses may be taken whenever offered. • Spiritual Formation for the Practice of Ministry Most do not have prerequisites. MM-101 and -102 3 credit hours • Introduction to Corporate Worship PW-101 • Christian Teaching and Formation Any 100-level CF 3 credit hours course 3 credit hours • Philosophy: Students with no undergraduate • The Church in an Interreligious World As philosophy course must complete ST-180 designated in course schedule 2 or 3 credit hours Philosophy for Theology or ST-181 Philosophical • Practices of Leadership in Ministry Any Backgrounds before taking upper level Systematic combination of 100- and/or 300-level CM courses 3 Theology or Christian Ethics courses. credit hours • Pastoral Care and Counseling PC-101 or -111 The following courses are to be taken after completing 3 credit hours the first 30 credit hours of study. Most of these courses • Religion and the Arts Any 100-level RA course have at least one prerequisite. 2 credit hours • Consortium Course Must take at least one course at • Practicum in Biblical Interpretation BI-341 2 credit one of the member institutions of the Washington hours Theological Consortium. Course may not be taken Prereqs: Introduction to Hebrew Bible, online. 2 or 3 credit hours Introduction to the New Testament or 6 credit hours of either Biblical Hebrew BI-211 and Elective Courses -212 or New Testament Greek BI-261 and -262 • Systematic Theology ST-305 and -306 6 credit hours Courses taken beyond the core requirements are electives. Prereqs: Introduction to Hebrew Bible, There are roughly 25 credit hours of electives in the Introduction to New Testament, The Church in M.Div. degree. Students may sample from a broad range of History, Undergraduate Philosophy requirement course offerings or they may concentrate their electives in a • Christian Ethics Any 300-level ES course 3 credit certain area. Students are advised to keep their hours denominational ordination requirements in mind when Prereqs: Introduction to Hebrew Bible, choosing electives. Introduction to New Testament, The Church in History, Undergraduate Philosophy requirement • Ministry and the Social Sciences CM-208, CM-268, ES-251, or ES-255 2 or 3 credit hours; must be taken before or during the first semester of PMM
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