This semester, embark on an extraordinary academic journey by enrolling in our captivating elective courses! Discover profound insights and diverse perspectives that will shape your understanding of theology, history, and societal issues. Don't miss out on these enriching opportunities:
BI-322-VT Old Testament Exegesis: Isaiah, Dr. Paul Cho
Uncover the timeless wisdom of Isaiah's prophecies through an exploration of English texts. Delve into literary and interpretive features that reveal deep theological truths and resonate with contemporary relevance.
CH-313-OL Women in Early and Medieval Christianity,Dr. James Estes
Trace the remarkable stories of women who shaped early and medieval Christianity. Through immersive studies of primary sources, gain a nuanced understanding of their historical impact and societal roles.
CM-290-VT Intro to African American Religion, Dr. Veronice Miles
Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of African American religious traditions. Explore pivotal themes that define the African American Church's spiritual journey, from its historical roots to its enduring cultural significance.
EP-203-VT The Public Witness of the Latine Church, Dr. Lucila Crena
Engage in a thought-provoking exploration of the Latine Church's ethical engagement in justice issues. Discover how historical insights inform contemporary social justice movements, empowering you to make a difference.
EP-216-IP Stories of Power, Dr. Devon Abts & Dr. Lucila Crena
This course offers students the opportunity to engage with stories that have formed the North Atlantic imagination in order to become better readers and critics of social myths. Students will engage with biblical stories, classic texts, and contemporary films to explore themes of power, belonging, and utopia/apocalypse. They will gain skills to become better interpreters and narrators of these stories of the Bible-as-narrative, and of the social myths alongside which the biblical narrative gets read in the North Atlantic world.
PC-407-VT Creative Play for Resilience, Dr. Michael Koppel
Exploration of creativity and play as sources for self-care and care with others. Emphasis on pastoral theology and practices for personal and communal engagement in contexts of stress and trauma.
PW-312-IP Sacramental Theology and Worship Leadership, Dr. Hyemin Na
Transform your approach to worship leadership with a dynamic practicum spanning ancient traditions to modern practices. Gain hands-on experience in crafting meaningful worship experiences that resonate across diverse congregations.
RA-176-HB Story: Parables and Parallel Structure, Dr. Tracy Radosevic
Unleash the power of storytelling in Hebrew and Christian scriptures. Explore narratives that transcend time and culture, offering profound insights for personal growth and spiritual enrichment.
ST-232-IP Queer Theology, Queer Lives, Dr. Rick Elgendy
Challenge conventional perspectives with an exploration of queer theology. Discover how diverse identities contribute to a richer understanding of faith, fostering inclusive dialogue and theological depth.
ST-245-VT Baldwin as Social Critic and Theologian, Dr. Josiah Young
Explore James Baldwin's incisive critique of racism and society through the lens of his literary and theological insights. Gain new perspectives on justice and humanity from one of America's most influential thinkers.
Enroll now and delve into these thought-provoking subjects! You can register by logging into the My Wesley Portal. If you're having trouble accessing Blackboard, use this link for support. If you still need registration assistance, please contact the Registrar at registrar@wesleyseminary.edu or by telephone at 202-885-8650.
