PLEASE NOTE: In compliance with CDC recommendations, Wesley Theological Seminary is currently offering only online classes. All in person or hybrid courses (online plus limited in-person meetings) were suspended March 13, 2020. This will stay in effect until the CDC recommends it is safe to resume normal activities.
Try a Class at Wesley
By offering daytime, evening, weekend, and online courses Wesley allows you to explore the Christian tradition, world religions, artistic expression, faith and politics, and much more.
Use this page to explore our current and upcoming course offerings, browse our frequently asked questions, or click here to schedule a campus visit today!
During the spring and fall semesters, you can take foundational courses in biblical studies, try your hand in the arts, or delve into how our spiritual and religious convictions shape political dialogue.
Summer courses
Summer 2020 registration is open and the semester runs from May 26-August 1, 2020. The full summer 2020 course schedule is available here: Course schedule.
Summer 2020 Online/Hybrid Courses:
Online:
- CF-133-OL Teaching and Learning in Christian Education - Jana Strukova
- CM-251-OL Polity of the UMC - Dr.Jonathan Lemaster-Smith
- CM-270-OL Praxis of Holistic Evangelism - Dr. Scott T. Kisker
- ST-463-OL History of the UMC - Dr. Charles Harrell (prerequisites required-CH101)
- ST-464-OL Doctrine of the UMC - Dr. Charles Harrell (prerequisites required-CH101)
- WR-305-OL Scripture in World Religions - Dr. Salih Sayligan (prerequisites required)
Hybrid:
- Hybrid- ST-180-HB Philosophy for Theology - Dr. Christopher Dreisbach
- Hybrid - PW-314-HB To Live, To Pray, the Jesus Way: A Deep Dive Into The Lord's Prayer - Rev. Gina Campbell (prerequisites required)
Fall 2020 courses (preview)
Fall 2020 registration opens April 2nd and the semester runs from August 31-December 18, 2020. Explore the courses available to incoming students using the button above or check out the highlights below. View the full Fall 2020 course schedule (as it becomes available) here: Fall 2020 Course schedule (subject to change)
Online/Hybrid Courses
- BI-101-OL Introduction to Hebrew Bible 1 - Dr. Paul Cho
- BI-171-HB Intro New Testament: Gospels (Saturday) - Dr. Carla Works
- CF-290-HB Cultivating Mental Health (Saturday) - Dr. Jana Strukova
- CH-101-OL Church Hist: Early-Reformation - Dr. Charles Harrell
- CM-135-OL Personal Finance for Rel. Prof - Dr. Lovett Weems
- CM-273-OL Evangelism + Emerging Generations - Dr. Doug Powe
- MM-101-HB Spiritual Formation for Ministry 1
- NC-114-OL Academic Writing Seminarians - Rev. Raedorah Stewart
- PC-111-HB Pastoral Care + Counseling in Context (Monday nights) - Dr. MIchael Koppel
Spring courses
The Spring 2020 semester runs from January 22 to May 9 2020. The spring *J-term runs from January 6 to January 17, 2020 (read below for information on J-term). Spring 2020 course registration is CLOSED.
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/.
Spring course highlights include:
- BioEthics and Pastoral Care – Dr. Sondra Wheeler (Daytime/Afternoon)
- Caring for Community Through Non-Profit Organizations– Dr. Jana Strukova (Hybrid -Online/Weekend)
- The Holy in Washington – Dr. Aaron Rosen (Daytime/Afternoon)
- Swords, Spaceships and Salvation – Dr. Rick Elgendy (Online)
- Ecology and Moral Community - Dr. Joe Bush (Daytime/afternoon)
- When does life begin and end? - Rabbi Fred Reiner (Daytime/morning)
- The Art of Toni Morrison and the Problem of Theodicy – Dr. Josiah Young (Evenings)
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.
Highlights of our J-Term 2020 classes:
Worship in Popular Culture – Dr. Anna Petrin
Faith on Film – Dr. Deryl Davis
Bodies, Books and God – Dr. Katherine Brown
Black Theological Critique of Spike Lee - Dr. Asa Lee
Pastoral Care LGBTQIA+ Persons - Dr. Leo Yates
African Americans and Religious Freedom - Offered with the Religious Freedom Center
Do you have additional questions? Please click on our Frequently Asked Questions below for more information. Or, email admissions@wesleyseminary.edu.
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