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PLEASE NOTE: The campus is open to the public. In compliance with Wesley's 'Safe Return to Campus' policy, all residents, staff/faculty, and guests, visiting the campus must complete the COVID-19 Visitor's Questionnaire.  This will stay in effect until the CDC recommends it is safe to resume all normal activities.

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Visiting Wesley is the best way to get to know our community, campus, and context in Washington, DC! We look forward to meeting you online or on campus. Below we offer visit options for prospective master's and doctor of ministry students.

Prospective Master's Students

Are you still discerning which degree, specialization, or non-degree program best fits your call to ministry? Are you interested in learning more about the Wesley community, classes, financial aid and more?

Admissions Online Coffee Hour Q & A sessions Expand

Bring your favorite brew and Wesley graduate, Liz Pruchnicki, will be there to answer any questions you may have about our upcoming courses, the application process, and life at Wesley!

Coffee hours are held at 12:00PM Eastern on the first and third Thursday of the month during the Fall and Spring semesters.
 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


Questions about joining an event online? Email us at admissions@wesleyseminary.edu.

Spring 2022 Open House
New Webinar! Online/Hybrid Pathway for Masters Study at Wesley Expand

Webinar

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Monday, May 23, 2022 at 7:00PM ET

New! Online/Hybrid Pathway for Masters Study at Wesley

Join the Office of Admissions online beginning at 7:00PM ET to discover how you can design your Masters degree through a variety of formats:

  • Online (in real time with Zoom sessions and/or on your own time)
  • Hybrid (three Friday-Saturdays per semester with the remainder of the coursework completed online on your own)
  • Classroom (traditional, in-person teaching)
  • Field (opportunities offered through the Practice of Mission and Ministry)

Register today!


Questions about joining an event online? Email us at admissions@wesleyseminary.edu.

Interested in Trying a Class? Expand

Are you looking to:

  • register for a master's-level class (for credit, audit, or CEUs) while still discerning?

  • take a course(s) to fulfill a denominational or graduate theological requirement?

Visit our Try-A-Class page to get started as a non-degree student. 

Click here to learn more: https://www.wesleyseminary.edu/admissions/try-a-class/


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.

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In-Person Open House

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Join us on campus for our in-person, open house, Welcome Table. At this event you can:

  • discuss master's-level degree programs
  • fellowship & dine with a faculty member and current students
  • meet & greet staff and other prospective students
  • attend a class in-person
  • reflect on your call
  • receive information on student services and applying to Wesley
  • explore how to finance your education

 


Questions about joining an event online? Email us at admissions@wesleyseminary.edu.

Window on Wesley: Online Open House Expand

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FALL DATES COMING SOON! Stay connected here.

This online special event is designed for prospective students hoping to attend Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC or hybrid online/in-person, whether part-time or full-time, seeking a window into the rich, theological education that the seminary has to offer:

  • converse with current students, faculty and admissions staff
  • discuss master's-level degree programs
  • visit a class online
  • learn how you can balance life, work and ministry while earning a Masters degree

Questions about joining an event online? Email us at admissions@wesleyseminary.edu.

Doctor of Ministry Events

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Doctor of Ministry Day – Open House - May 17, 2022 (Online) Expand

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Online - May 17, 2022 at 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Get a glimpse of programs and community at Wesley Theological Seminary while discovering the opportunities available to you in the Doctor of Ministry. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Chip Aldridge, Special Assistant to the President.

You are invited to join our faculty, Dr. Lovett Weems from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, and Dr. Deborah Sokolove coordinator of the Wesley at Cambridge University D.Min.

During the virtual open house you will have the opportunity to:

  • learn about our upcoming Doctor of Ministry tracks
  • discuss tuition, the length of the program, course formats, and electives
  • hear from faculty for the Church Leadership Excellence and Cambridge tracks
  • and discover how you can balance advancing in your D.Min. degree studies with life and ministry

Register Today!

D.Min. Coffee Hours (Online) Expand

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Bring a cup of coffee and join us online for a Q & A opportunity with Rev. Dr. Chip Aldridge, Special Assistant to the President and Rev. Dr. JaNice Parks, Director of Enrollment. Learn about upcoming tracks, obtain guidance on the admissions process and discover how the Doctor of Ministry at Wesley will advance your scholarship and ministry. Click here to view upcoming dates and to register for Coffee Hour

Interested in the Doctor of Ministry? Expand

Have you completed your Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree?


Learn about our Doctor of Ministry degree tracks here or contact:

Rev. Dr. Chip Aldridge, Special Assistant to the President, 703-836-1549 or caldridge@wesleyseminary.edu.

The application deadline is Oct. 15, 2022 for January 2023 D.Min. Programs

Schedule a Personalized Campus Visit

We welcome individuals or small groups to come to campus for a personalized visit and tour! Please click here to complete our Campus Visit- Interest Form or contact us, 202-885-8659 or admissions@wesleyseminary.edu, at least one week in advance to schedule your visit. To schedule an online chat, one-on-one, click here.

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Questions about joining an event online? Email us at admissions@wesleyseminary.edu.

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