Master of Divinity

The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is the degree closely tied to a call ordained leadership in most mainline Christian denominations. Wesley’s M.Div. will help you prepare for a lifetime of fruitful leadership whether you are called to pastor a church, a specialized chaplaincy or a ministry beyond the local church. Our specialized M.Div. programs allow you to focus on Youth Ministry, Urban Ministries, Emerging Ministries or as a United Methodist Student Pastor. [More...]

Master of Arts

Wesley's Master of Arts (M.A.) will prepare you for ministry in the church as a professional lay person or ordained deacon. [More...]

Master of Theological Studies

If you simply want to do focused academic study, the Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) offers you the most flexibility. We also have dual-degree options with American University's programs in International Peace and Conflict Resolution and International Development.   [More...]

Doctor of Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree is for active clergy who have completed a Master of Divinity degree and seek to enhance their practice of ministry. Specific tracks of study, such as Arts and Theology, Pastoral Theology, Care and Counseling, Spirituality, and Faith and the Health of Communities, begin each May and January. [More...]

Equipping Lay Ministry

The Equipping Lay Ministry curriculum provides an opportunity for people to discover and enhance their call to Christian service. [More...]

Summer Term 2009

Summer Term consists of one, two and six week intensive courses that begin on May 28, 2009 and run through the end of July.  [More...]

National Capital Semester for Seminarians

Spend an entire semester delving into the two things your mother told you never to discuss - faith and politics. Seminarians from across the country join Wesley students each spring for National Capital Semester for Seminarians (NCSS) to engage in an intensive and transforming study of ethics, theology and public policy. [More...]

Center for Deacon Education

A joint program between Wesley Theological Seminary and Pfeiffer University offering basic graduate theological studies to prepare persons for ministry as deacons. [More...]

Course of Study

The Course of Study is an educational program of the United Methodist Church for local pastor candidates.