National Capital Semester for Seminarians
NCSS is a semester-long, intensive program of study in ethics, theology and public policy. Seminary students from across the United States come to Wesley in Washington, D.C., for the spring semester.
NCSS 2020 begins soon - for more information or to apply, contact our Admissions offices by email admissions@wesleyseminary.edu or at 202-885-8659.
The deadline for applicants for the Spring has been extended to November 15th. The deadline for May-term applications is March 15th.
NCSS offers seminarians a semester filled with unique opportunities to:
- Study the intersection of faith and politics
- Interact with those involved in policy formation, implementation and evaluation
- Engage in community organizing
- Work with faith-based education and advocacy organizations
- Serve in internships on Capitol Hill
- Dive deeper into specific issues at the intersection of faith and politics
HERE ARE TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE PUBLIC THEOLOGY IN ACTION
Spring Semester
- A four-credit hour seminar, semester-long seminar, including visits to Capitol Hill, faith-based advocacy agencies, think tanks, news media, and non-profits to meet with faith leaders and policy experts.
- Ability to take others courses at Wesley for transfer credit in order to maintain degree progress
- Opportunities for internships on Capitol Hill
- Independent research project on a specific policy or issue
- Application deadline November 1st
May- term
- A one-week, two-credit hour immersion in public theology, including visits to Capitol Hill, faith-based advocacy agencies, think tanks, news media, and non-profits to meet with faith leaders and policy experts.
- Opportunities for internships on Capitol Hill
- Independent research project on a specific policy or issue
- Application deadline March 15th
INTERNSHIPS
NCSS has a large network of institutional partnerships, and our staff and faculty are able to help students connect with potential placements that align with their interests and skills.
NCSS students have served in internships at a variety of locations, including:
Bread for the World • Sojourners • White House Office for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships • UMC General Board of Church & Society • Friends Committee for National Legislation • Churches for Middle East Peace • PC-USA Office of Public Witness
Eligibility and Tuition
NCSS is open to any student who has completed at least one year of a degree program at an accredited seminary and is recommended by his or her home seminary.
Students from participating institutions are charged for tuition at their home institution's regular tuition rate and pay these charges through their home seminary.
Other NCSS students pay tuition directly to Wesley Theological Seminary at Wesley's regular tuition rate. On-campus housing and meals are available.
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Participating Institutions
In addition to institutions of the Washington Theological Consortium, the seminaries in the following listing have become Participating Institutions in NCSS with designated faculty representatives:
Asbury Theological Seminary • Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries • Bangor Theological Seminary • Boston University School of Theology • Candler School of Theology, Emory University • Catholic Theological Union (Chicago) • Christian Theological Seminary (Indianapolis) • Columbia Theological Seminary (Georgia) • Drew University Theological School • Duke University Divinity School • Earlham School of Religion • Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary • Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary • Harvard University Divinity School • Iliff School of Theology • Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta) • Lancaster Theological Seminary • Lexington Theological Seminary • Meadville/Lombard Theological School • Methodist Theological School in Ohio • Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary • New Brunswick Theological Seminary • Northern Baptist Theological Seminary • North Park Theological Seminary • Pacific School of Religion • Palmer Theological Seminary • Perkins School of Theology • Pittsburgh Theological Seminary • Princeton Theological Seminary • School of Theology at Claremont (California) • Southern Methodist University • Union Theological Seminary (New York) • United Theological Seminary (Dayton, Ohio) • United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities • University of Dubuque Theological Seminary • Vanderbilt University Divinity School
