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Academic Programs at Wesley

Master of Divinity Expand

The M.Div. degree will help you fulfill the requirements to become ordained within most mainline Christian denominations.

Wesley’s M.Div. will help you prepare if you are called:

  • To pastor a church,
  • Serve as a chaplain or
  • Lead in a ministry beyond the local church
Master of Theological Studies Expand

The M.T.S. degree at Wesley will let you...

  • Do focused academic study
  • Prepare for further graduate studies
  • Enter the dual-degree options with American University's programs in International Peace and Conflict Resolution and International Development.

Master of Theological Studies - Dual Degree in International Development

Master of Theological Studies - Dual Degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution

Master of Arts Expand

The M.A. program provides theological grounding if you are:

  • Curious and want to understand your faith more deeply
  • Pursuing ministry in the world as part of either your vocation or avocation
  • Looking for a flexible curriculum

It also allows you to self-design a degree plan for specialized studies such as:

  • Faith and politics
  • Faith and health
  • Pastoral care ministry
  • Multicultural ministry
Doctor of Ministry Expand

The D.Min. program offers an advanced-level curriculum combining the experiences of ministry with the academic resources of the seminary.

The Doctor of Ministry Program aims to:

  • Enable pastors to develop an integrated theology of ministry that embraces the total life and mission of the church.
  • Acquaint students with current theological trends and issues, deepening the integration of discipline and ministry, and
  • Provide students with opportunities for establishing lasting collegial ties with other students.
Non-Degree Options Expand

Wesley offers numerous non-degree options. 

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