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.
Specializations
Specialization in Wesley Studies (15 credits)
Theology of Holiness - 3 Hours
Historical Theology - 3 Hours
Take one from the following:
| CHST-536 | Wesleyan Church History and Polity | 3 |
| CHST-585 | History of Early Methodism | 3 |
| CHST-610 | Social Justice in the Wesleyan Tradition | 3 |
Systematic Theology - 3 Hours
Take one from the following:
| THEO-610 | Lyrical Theology of Charles Wesley | 3 |
| THEO-586 | The Theology of John Wesley | 3 |
| THEO-615 | Women in Leadership and the Wesleyan Tradition | 3 |
Practical Theology - 3 Hours
Take one from the following:
| PROC-615 | Wesleyan Homiletics | 3 |
| SPIR-530 | Spiritual Practices | 3 |
| SPIR-610 | New Monasticism and Renewal Movements in The Wesleyan Tradition for the 21st Century | 3 |
Electives
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 75 |
