From the President
Welcome to Wesley! I'm David McAllister-Wilson, president of Wesley Theological Seminary. I was someone like you, looking for my path. I believed God wanted me to make a difference in the world and I thought a seminary in Washington was the place to do that. That’s why I am still here.
When I first arrived from California, I left my bags unpacked for two weeks, unsure if this was the place for me. I had doubts about my faith and the church, but it didn't stop the diverse faculty, classes, and student body at Wesley from being like Jesus on the shore for me, calling me into a new and different life. I'm proud to say that Wesley is still full of these kinds of people—like you will never meet anywhere else.
These days, I get to be in meetings on Capitol Hill and at the Central Union Mission and I still go with my wife Drema (whom I met here) to the Smithsonian on the weekends. Many people have found their path at Wesley and you can too. It begins with a step. So take a moment to look around this site and then come and look around our seminary: Wesley in Washington.
David McAllister-Wilson
President
From the Dean
Welcome! If you are looking for a place to explore your call, to discern the next faithful steps on your journey, and to ponder the directions where the Spirit might be leading you, you need to be surrounded by a loving community of learners and disciples who understand the challenges and excitement of vocation, who will walk alongside you, and who will covenant with you as you grow into your calling. Wesley Theological Seminary is such a place.
When I stepped onto campus in 2008, I knew that this was where God was leading me. The students, staff, faculty, and administrators embodied a sense of calling rooted in the mission of the church. The ethos exuded a place of belonging, where all are valued and loved. I had found a beloved community of disciples; I had found a home.
What is God calling you to do? Maybe you are discerning that call right now. Whether you are looking for a degree pathway or simply searching for more training through one of our certificate programs, Wesley may be the right fit for you. We offer three master’s degrees with a variety of specializations to choose from. We also have learning opportunities and resources available through the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, the Community Engagement Institute, the Luce Center for the Arts, and the Course of Study Program. Perhaps, you are already serving in a ministry context and long for the connections and rich learning experiences that nurtured you in seminary. If that sounds like you, you might benefit from joining one of our cohorts of scholars in the Doctor of Ministry program.
Whatever the Spirit is tugging at your heart to do, reaching out to our Admissions Team could be an excellent next step on your own discernment journey as you walk the spiritual path before you. Welcome to this bold adventure of following God’s call!
Carla Works
Dean and Woodrow and Mildred Miller Chair of Biblical Theology
From the Student Council President
Hello Wesley Community!
It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to this school year as the student council president. Community is so important especially in times like these, and the student council is here to help facilitate the Wesley Community. Whether you are an in-person student, online, commuter, or hybrid, the student council is here to inform you of what is going on, to host events to build community, and support your experience here at Wesley as you grow and develop your skills for ministry. We have been working hard to prepare for this school year, and I am excited to see all that lay ahead.
Grace Rogers
Master of Divinity 2026
Student Council President
