Wesley Theological Seminary

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

Wesley Theological Seminary is located in Washington D.C. It was established in 1882 as a specialized college offering education in bible studies for prospective clergy. The college offers its students graduate and doctoral degree programs in areas such as divinity, theological studies, ministry and arts. Wesley Theological Seminary is comprised of the following divisions:

• Center for Arts and Religion
• Churches’ Center for Theology and Public Policy
• Lewis Center for Church Leadership

Students at Wesley Theological Seminary can participate in various clubs and organizations, including the Association of Black Seminarians, the Episcopal Student Union, the Presbyterian Student Organization, the Wesley Student Fellowship and the Writing Group.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 447 in 2009-2010 (401 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Students under 25 years old represent 10% of the student body. About 50% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Wesley Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 150 of its 401 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 11 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

Wesley Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (155 awarded)

• Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
• Religious Education
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Theology/Theological Studies