SPRING HIGHLIGHTS

Check out our courses for Spring! Wesley offers classes in several formats to fit your busy schedule including daytime, evening, weekend, online, and hybrid.

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Spring Term 2022 General Info

Spring 2022

October 18, 2021- Registration opens for Master’s J-Term/Spring 2021 semester. Limited enrollment period first two weeks of registration. Click here to view the course schedules.

January-Term (J-Term)*: January 3 to January 14, 2021, Deadline to register: December 13, 2021 - for Master’s 2022 J-Term

Spring 2022 (Masters): January 19 to May 7, 2021 Registration deadline**: January 29, 2022

*J-term courses are offered as an intensive before the spring semester starts. Students registering for J-Term courses should be aware that they will have reading and pre-course work before the J-Term starts. More information on J-Term is available at https://wesleyseminary.edu/academics/academic-calendar/j-term/.

**Registration deadline: End of second full week of classes; LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION PERIOD: Last day to add course with instructor’s signature; change course from credit to audit; drop course without a “W”; drop course with full refund. †Late registration: Instructor permission required for registrations submitted less than two weeks prior to the start of a course)

Do you have additional questions? Please click on our Frequently Asked Questions below for more information. Or, email admissions@wesleyseminary.edu.

Course Schedules

ONLINE/HYBRID COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

The following courses are offered in Online (OL) or Hybrid (HB) format. VT=Virtual with both asynchronous online and required synchronous zoom classes

Note: Hybrid courses are comprised of both in-person class sessions and online work via Blackboard. See schedule detail for first session meeting time, date, and location

Campus Housing If this hybrid modality requires an overnight stay Wesley offers single occupancy rooms in Straughn Hall for $90/night. To reserve a room please email Director of Residential Life, Monica Sharp at msharp@wesleyseminary.edu

ONLINE/HYBRID SPRING COURSES

BI-102-HB Introduction to Hebrew Bible 2, 3.00 Hybrid Sadler, Rodney, M 6:30PM - 9:30PM
This course will meet at the listed times in person on: Feb 7, Mar 21 and April 25.

BI-102-OL Introduction to Hebrew Bible 2, 3.00 Online Dombkowski Hopkins, Denise
This course will have optional Zoom sessions.

BI-172-HB Introduction to New Testament: Epistles, 3.00 Hybrid Works, Carla
F 6:30PM - 9:30PM
Sa 9:00AM - 12:00PM
This course will meet at the listed times in person on: Feb 4-5, Mar 18-19, Apr 22-23.

BI-172-VT Introduction to New Testament: Epistles, Tu 6:30PM - 9:30PM, 3.00, Holmes, Laura Sweat, This online course will have required Virtual/Zoom sessions at the class times.

CH-102-HB The Church in History: Reformation To Present 3.00 Hybrid Harrell, Charles L.
Sa 1:30PM - 4:30PM
This course will meet at the listed times in person on: Feb 5, Mar 19, Apr 23.

CH-102-OL The Church in History: Reformation To Present 3.00 Online Mitchell, Beverly E.

CM-116-VT Leadership in African American Churches 2.00 Powe, Frederick Douglas
Tu 6:30PM - 8:30PM
This class has weekly required Zoom sessions.

CM-131-HB Trauma Informed Congregations: Reclaiming a
Healing Tradition and Fostering Resilience
2.00 Hybrid Parrish, Lorena
Pruski, Thomas
This class will meet in person on 2 dates: Feb. 8th and April 5th

CM-139-OL Beginning Ministry in a New Setting 2.00 Online Weems, Lovett H.

CM-152-OL Intro to Health Ministry Missional Church 2.00 Online Pruski, Thomas

CM-270-OL The Praxis of Holistic Evangelism 2.00 Online Lear, Heather Heinzman

EP-282-VT Faith, Politics & Public Square 4.00 Elgendy, Rick
M 10:00AM - 12:00PM
1:00PM - 3:00PM

IS-218-VT Writing for Ministry and the Ministry of Writing 2.00 Stewart, Raedorah
Tu 6:30PM - 9:30PM
This course is a writing lab in which student create a catalog of religious, spiritual and theological writings for
publication to anywhere that makes an impact on messaging of our faith.

MM-102-VT Spiritual Formation for the Practice of Ministry 2 1.00 Peck-McClain, Emily
W 7:00PM - 8:00PM Pass/Fail Only
Prereq: MM-101 Mandatory synchronous zoom meetings 7-8pm Wednesdays. Weekly small group synchronous zoom meetings required and scheduled by group members. Other course content provided asynchronous.

PC-111-OL Pastoral Care and Counseling in Contexts 3.00 Online Koppel, Michael S.
Limited Enrollment: 18

PC-256-HB Caring for Community Through Nonprofit 3.00 Hybrid Strukova, Jana
F 6:30PM - 9:30PM
Sa 9:00AM - 1:00PM
This course will meet at the listed times in person on: Feb 4-5, Mar 18-19, Apr 22-23.

PW-101-OL Foundations of Christian Worship 3.00 Online Liu, Gerald

PW-301-HB Pastoral Liturgics Practicum 2.00 Hybrid Campbell, Gina Gilland
M 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Prereq: Introduction to Corporate Worship
This course will meet at the listed times in person on: Feb 7, Mar 21 and April 25.
Limited Enrollment: 15

WR-252-OL Eastern Religions: Hindu, Jain, Buddhist Sikh, Confucian, Daoist and Shinto Traditions
3.00 Online This course will be available for registration shortly after October 18th pending faculty approval.

WR-261-OL Islam: History and Traditions 3.00 Online Sayilgan, Mehmet Salih, Limited Enrollment: 30

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What Is The Non-Degree Application Process?

Begin by having an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university then click here to begin the application and registration form.

Also, you may visit our "Apply" page to learn about our application process and specific requirements by degree (or non-degree) program. Please contact Wesley's Office of Admissions if you have any questions by calling (202)885-8659 or email admissions@wesleyseminary.edu.

What Is The Degree Application Process?

Begin by having an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university then click here to learn about our application process and specific requirements by degree (or non-degree) program. Please contact Wesley's Office of Admissions if you have any questions by calling (202)885-8659 or email admissions@wesleyseminary.edu.

Where Are Classes Held?

Due to COVID-19 social distancing measures, most classes are held online. View the Fall semester update here.
Main campus: Wesley classes are held primarily at the main Wesley campus (4500 Massachusetts Avenue, NW).
Wesley Downtown:We also hold classes at Wesley Downtown (900 Massachusetts Avenue, NW).
Online: Some classes are held entirely online.
Hybrid/Blended: Wesley courses are also offered in a blended/hybrid format, which means the class is held both in a classroom and online using Blackboard.

Are There Exams and Papers With Each Course?

If taking the course for credit, there are class requirements, such as assignments and final papers/exams. More information is provided following registration in course materials made available prior to the start of class.

Non-degree Studies

Non-degree study at Wesley Theological Seminary

This is an option if you are:

Still discerning which degree program best fits your call to ministry
Meeting a denominational course requirement for ministry
You simply want to take a couple of master's level classes to transfer to another program of study.
You are hoping to audit classes to gain or refresh knowledge
Finding continuing education units (CEUs) to be beneficial to ongoing ministry

With very few exceptions, almost all master's courses offered at Wesley are open to non-degree students:

To be admitted as a non-degree student, you must be a graduate of a regionally accredited college and must submit a completed non-degree application form Additionally, you must send an official transcript directly from the undergraduate college or university to the Wesley Office of Admissions. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial assistance or campus housing.
Non-degree students may apply for entry to the M.Div., M.A., or M.T.S. degree programs by completing the respective full application process. If recommended by the Admissions Committee for entry, you may apply a maximum of nine hours credit from your non-degree student period toward the degree. Some degree applicants may be admitted into the non-degree student status because of an incomplete application for degree status.

Additionally, students admitted to the for-credit Wesley @ Pfeiffer University deacon's education, National Capital Semester for Seminarians, or U.S. Contexts Certificate programs are classified as non-degree students and granted the same privilege to freely take courses from among Wesley's fall and spring semester, or J-Term and summer term offerings.

Finally, the non-degree Certificate in Christian Studies provides focused education for personal theological enrichment. The Certificate in Christian Studies Program has a rolling admissions/registration process.

Visit Non-degree Programs to learn how to apply to the following programs:

Children and Youth Ministry and Advocacy Certificate

Certificate in Faith & Public Life

National Capital Semester for Seminarians (NCSS)

Other non-degree certificates

Non-degree Courses for Academic Credit

Courses for Academic Credit:

Apply as a non-degree student to take one or two courses to meet requirements of your denomination, church, or graduate school study.

Course requirements should be registered for "credit" on the application form. Official transcripts are required for admission.

Do you attend a Partner School? Click here to learn more.

Please note: Courses taken for academic credit earn graduate-level credit and can be applied toward a Master's degree at Wesley.

How to Apply:

Apply and register as a "New Non-degree student" with this form: Click here

Returning Non-degree students, please use WesleyWeb to login and register: https://www.wesleyseminary.edu/my-wesley/.

Questions? Email admissions@wesleyseminary.edu

Continuing Education (CEUs)

Continuing Education Units (CEU) :

Many professional church staff and clergy are required to obtain CEUs on an ongoing basis throughout their career. The same courses that are available for audit may also be taken for CEUs. For UMC staff and clergy fulfilling requirements, explore the guidelines for continuing education here.

Please note: Courses taken for CEUs will not earn graduate-level credit and cannot be applied toward a Master's degree at Wesley.

Tuition:

$100 per CEUƗ

Ordained clergy, diaconal ministers, or full-time lay denominational employees may enroll in regular semester courses and receive Continuing Education Units.

Ɨ For billing purposes, one semester hour equals 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

How to Apply:

Apply and register as a "New Continuing Education student" with this form: Click here

Returning Continuing Education students, please use WesleyWeb to login and register: https://www.wesleyseminary.edu/my-wesley/.

Questions? Email admissions@wesleyseminary.edu

Masters Degree Programs and Plans

Tuition

2021-2022 Academic year tuition:
$682 per credit hour

Audit: $100 per credit hour

Wesley Alumni: one course per year (audit only) at no charge and $100 per hour for each subsequent course.

Continuing Education Units (CEU): $100 per CEU *For billing purposes, one semester hour equals 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

*Ordained clergy, diaconal ministers, or full-time lay denominational employees may enroll in regular semester courses and receive Continuing Education Units.

Learn more about tuition and fees, financial aid and scholarships here.

Alumni

Application Deadlines

Spring 2021 Semester

December 15: Final deadline for Master's level applicants

December 15: Final deadline for January Term (J-Term) Non-degree applicants

January 15: Non-degree applicants

Fall 2021 Semester

November 15, 2020: Early admission priority

February 1, 2021: To be considered for Merit-based Financial Aid, Student Pastors, Community Engagement Fellows

March 1, 2021: International Applicants

May 1, 2021: Need-based financial aid

July 15, 2021: Final deadline for Master's level applicants

August 15, 2021: Non-degree applicants

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