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Master of Divinity - Specialization in Wesley Studies

Graduates of this program will be able to critically appropriate a Wesleyan ethos in its historical and global context and embody the Wesleyan means of grace.

The specialization consists of four courses: one common course (THEO-543) and three Wesley Studies electives.

In addition to the Master of Divinity learning outcomes, students with a specialization in Wesley Studies should, with graduate-level competency, be able to:

  • Critically appropriate a Wesleyan ethos in its historical and global context.
  • Embody the Wesleyan means of grace.

Admission Requirements

  • A baccalaureate or master's degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body, the Association for Biblical Higher Education, or international theological accrediting associations affiliated with the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education.
  • A minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.5 from the degree granting institution.
  • An official transcript from the degree granting institution.
  • Two recommendations including
    • One from a pastor or denominational supervisor.
    • A general recommendation.
  • A three to four page autobiography and statement of ministry purpose. The statement of purpose should reflect one’s sense of God’s direction in relation to Christian ministry or service.
  • A signed Ministry Context form.

Transfer Credit

  • A maximum of 27 hours may be transferred from another accredited master's program, provided it falls within seven years prior to admission.
  • Students who have taken equivalent courses in their undergraduate program to BIBL-500 The Bible as Christian Scripture, THEO-500 Introduction to Christian Theology, and CHST-500 Global Christian History will be allowed/encouraged to substitute an advanced Bible, theology, or church history elective.

Program Requirements

  • Students must have completed all required courses before enrolling in the Capstone Course MIN-695. Registration in the Capstone MIN-695 will be cancelled for any students who fail to satisfactorily complete all required courses.
  • All requirements for the degree must be completed within ten years of enrollment.

Graduation Requirements

  • Completion of core requirements.
  • Minimum grade of "C" in each core and elective course.
  • Cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
  • Successful completion of the Bible Content exam with a 70% or higher.
  • All requirements for the degree must be completed within ten years.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

M.Div. Program of Study (75 credits)

First Year Experience (15 credits)

WSEM-501Pastor, Church, and World

3
BIBL-500The Bible as Christian Scripture

3
CHST-500Global Christian History

3
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or
CHST-510History of Christian Missions

3
THEO-500Introduction to Christian Theology

3
MISS-500Cultural Contexts of Ministry

3
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or
MISS-510Cultural Anthropology

3

MDiv Core (39 credits)

BIBL-620Missional Hermeneutics

3
MISS-620Missional Church

3
CHST-621The Story of Christian Worship

3
WSHP-621Christian Worship

3
THEO-630Soteriology for Christian Formation

3
CONG-630Christian Formation in Communities and Congregations

3
BIBL-631Exegesis Christian Proclamation

3
PROC-631Christian Proclamation

3
THEO-640Pastoral Theology

3
PCRE-640Pastoral Care & Relationships

3
CHST-641Historical Perspectives on Christian Leadership

3
LEAD-641Christian Leadership

3
MIN-695Integration Capstone

3

Spiritual Formation (6 credits)

SPIR-500Spiritual Formation: Change & Transformation

1
SPIR-520Spiritual Formation: Self Awareness & Appraisal

1
SPIR-540Spiritual Formation: Goal Setting & Accountability

1
SPIR-560Spiritual Formation: Mentoring & Spiritual Direction

1
SPIR-570Spiritual Formation: Personal & Corporate Disciplines

1
SPIR-590Spiritual Formation: Recovery & Deliverance

1

Electives (15 credits)

(Students may elect to take one of Wesley Seminary's specializations as part of the MDiv)

Specialization in Wesley Studies (15 credits)

Theology of Holiness - 3 Hours

THEO-543Theology of Holiness

3

Historical Theology - 3 Hours

Take one from the following:
CHST-536Wesleyan Church History and Polity

3
CHST-585History of Early Methodism

3
CHST-610Social Justice in the Wesleyan Tradition

3

Systematic Theology - 3 Hours

Take one from the following:
THEO-610Lyrical Theology of Charles Wesley

3
THEO-586The Theology of John Wesley

3
THEO-615Women in Leadership and the Wesleyan Tradition

3

Practical Theology - 3 Hours

Take one from the following:
PROC-615Wesleyan Homiletics

3
SPIR-530Spiritual Practices

3
SPIR-610New Monasticism and Renewal Movements in The Wesleyan Tradition for the 21st Century

3

Electives

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Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:75

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