Wesley Theological Seminary

Wesley Theological Seminary God's call is bold. Your seminary should be too. www.wesleyseminary.edu New student groups are regularly formed based on the needs and interests of the community.

Founded | 1882

Moved to present location in Washington, DC | 1958

Affiliation | The United Methodist Church

Student Body
Wesley is one of the most diverse seminaries in the world. Within the community of about 500 students, 60% are women, 43% are an ethnic minority, and more than 30 denominations are represented. Clubs and organizations on campus include Association of Black Seminarians,

Episcopal Student Union, Korean Student Association, Open Room, Of Sacred Worth, LOGOS, Multicultural Fellowship, Plumbline, Presbyterian Student Organization, Student Council, Unitarian Universalist Student Association, The Writing Group, Wesley Student Fellowship, and Wesley Ambassadors. Facilities
Wesley is located in the Northwest quadrant of the District of Columbia, directly adjacent to American University. Wesley's campus consists of a chapel, library, residence hall, apartment building, administrative building, dining hall, faculty offices. classrooms, and community meeting areas. Wesley students have the privilege of using the library and wellness facilities at American University. Wesley is also a member of the Washington Theological Consortium which affords students the opportunity to take classes at and use the library facilities of any member institution. Wesley has long been a leader in promoting the intersection of Arts and Theology and in that vein boasts an art studio with changing exhibits and several artists in residence each semester. Content Disclaimer
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08/28/2026

Last Friday Wesley Theological Seminary welcomed its new class of seminarians! Our incoming class participated in the annual shell ceremony to mark the beginning of their time at Wesley. Students, faculty, and staff also took time to recognize our new President Dr. Carla Works and our new Dean Rev. Dr. Veronice Miles. Check out some highlights from the day!

Welcome new students! Today marks the middle of the first week of Fall classes. We are so thrilled to be back in the cla...
08/26/2026

Welcome new students! Today marks the middle of the first week of Fall classes. We are so thrilled to be back in the classroom, on campus and online, connecting with students from all around the world. We cannot wait to see how you thrive!

Image IDs:
1. Group photo of all new students from orientation, holding out their hands and smiling.
2. Two students sit at a table and hold up the Purple Wesley T-shirts, smiling.
3. Current students wearing purple Wesley shirts stand in front of a purple balloon arch at the Orientation Welcome Table.
4. A Korean student reads at a microphone the scripture of the day in the Korean language.
5. The two Vice Presidents of the Association of Black Seminarians (ABS) stand at a mic and welcome new students, wearing white ABS T-Shirts.
6. Students sit in a classroom with a large screen displaying students joining via Zoom. Dean Sinkfield speaks at the front of the room with a mic.
7. Two students smile outside, wearing their purple Wesley Shirts, holding a mic and guitar.
8. A student looks over her shoulder while showing off the back of a purple Wesley shirt, reading, "I choose Wesley Theological Seminary Washington DC."

We are thrilled to start off our Fall Chapel Services with Dean Veronice Miles as our first speaker! Please join us at 1...
08/25/2026

We are thrilled to start off our Fall Chapel Services with Dean Veronice Miles as our first speaker! Please join us at 11amET in Oxnam Chapel on campus or live stream our service online on our Youtube Channel or page.

Following the service, join us in the refectory for a community meal. We are excited to worship and fellowship with you.

Image ID: Photo of Dean Miles preaching in Oxnam Chapel with a background of dark brown and gold flecs. Text reads, "First Chapel Service of the Semester. Tuesday, September 1. Dean Veronice Miles preaching.

Have you RSVP'd for the Inauguration yet? We are excited for you to join us at National UMC on September 15th at 11:00am...
08/19/2026

Have you RSVP'd for the Inauguration yet? We are excited for you to join us at National UMC on September 15th at 11:00am as we celebrate the Inauguration of Dr. Carla Works as the president of Wesley Theological Seminary.

Can't make it in person? We are livestreaming the event! You can find the livestream link here: youtube.com/live/Co2_f9uvcpQ

Following the service, join us in the Wesley Courtyard for a reception festival featuring fun activities, music, light refreshments and desserts. The event will begin at 12:45pm through 2:30pm. Free parking is available on campus.

Image ID: Inauguration Save the Date. Image of Dr. Carla Works. Tuesday, September 15 at 11am. National United Methodist Church. 3401 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016. Reception to follow at Wesley Theological Seminary.

It's new student orientation week! This Friday, new students will join us on campus to meet their new peers, faculty, st...
08/17/2026

It's new student orientation week! This Friday, new students will join us on campus to meet their new peers, faculty, staff, and get to know Wesley Theological Seminary. Please join us in welcoming our newest class of students, whether they are on campus or will be learning online.

Welcome, all new students!

Image IDs:
1. Three students sit behind a table with Wesley DC merchandise, smile, and one student holds up a peace sign.
2. Students and faculty gather in the chapel beneath the lit cross for a laying on of hands prayer.
3. A student plays guitar and sings at a music stand outside.
4. 11 Wesley DC Admissions and Community Life staff members and students stand outside the Trott building on campus with arms outstretched and smiling.
5. Students sit in a classroom, engaging in conversation, and smiling.
6. Students sit at tables at the welcome breakfast, speaking with each other and smiling.

You know that feeling when ministry starts to feel more like running programs than actually being with people? This work...
08/06/2026

You know that feeling when ministry starts to feel more like running programs than actually being with people? This workshop is for that. Wesley Theological Seminary and the Florida Annual Conference are hosting a one-day workshop on September 19 at Florida Southern College. Through deep listening, shared values, and creative problem-solving, we'll explore what Spirit-led, community-focused ministry looks like in practice.

Come curious. Leave equipped.

For more information and to register, visit the following link: https://ow.ly/riMt50Zv30z

Image ID: Image of three students learning, writing, and laughing together at a table. Text reads, Quarterly Catalyst. Reimagining Spirit-Led, Community-Focused Ministry. Saturday, September 19 2026, Florida Southern College.

Wesley Theological Seminary offers huge congratulations to Rev. Dr. Keith Byrd, Sr., newly elected President of the Prog...
07/30/2026

Wesley Theological Seminary offers huge congratulations to Rev. Dr. Keith Byrd, Sr., newly elected President of the Progressive National Baptist Convention. Dr. Byrd (seen here between Vice Presidents, Rev. Dr. Jacqueline A. Thompson and Rev. Dr. Willie Dwayne Francois III) is a 2012 graduate of Wesley DC with a Doctor of Ministry in Church Leadership Excellence. He is the Pastor of Zion Baptist Church in NW DC. Congratulations, Dr. Byrd, and blessings on your ministry!

Image ID: Rev. Dr. Keith Byrd, Sr. stands in the middle of two Vice Presidents, Rev. Dr. Jacqueline A. Thompson and Rev. Dr. Willie Dwayne Francois III. He wears a light suit and red tie. Bottom center is the seal for the National Progressive Baptist Convention.

Thinking about Seminary? Wesley DC could be the place for you! Join us for a Question and Answer Summer Session with Ass...
07/21/2026

Thinking about Seminary? Wesley DC could be the place for you! Join us for a Question and Answer Summer Session with Assistant Director of Admissions, Elizabeth Pruchnicki. Bring your questions about master's degrees, the application process, or onboarding logistics for the fall semester, and Elizabeth will answer them!

To sign up, email [email protected].

Image ID: Orange and white graphic with a photo of Elizabeth wearing a brown sweater. Text Reads: Admissions Summer Q&A Summer Session. Meet with the admissions team to ask questions about our degree programs and getting started at Wesley. Zoom Call July 27 from 12-1pm.

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Last week 10 students had the opportunity to take a preaching practicum focused on preaching for special occasions. The ...
07/20/2026

Last week 10 students had the opportunity to take a preaching practicum focused on preaching for special occasions. The course was taught by Rev. Dr. Jan Naylor Cope who serves as the Provost of Washington National Cathedral. During the course students wrote and preached sermons for funerals, weddings, and special holidays and assessed best practices for preaching. We thank Rev. Dr. Cope for her time teaching this course at Wesley Theological Seminary! Students, there is still time to register for Fall Classes! Visit your MyWesley Portal to sign up today.

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