Wesley Theological Seminary

Want to march or ride on the float in the Capital Pride Parade? Wesley DC-area folks are welcome to join the United Methodist contingent at the parade on June 20! For more information and to register, visit the link in our bio.

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Wesley Theological Seminary has received a grant through the Science Engagement for Congregational Flourishing Initiative of the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religions (DoSER) program to support, “The Brain on Social Media,” a project exploring the intersections of brain science, social media, congregational life, and theological education. Led by faculty members Dr. Michael Koppel and Dr. Hyemin Na, the initiative brings together scientists, congregational leaders, and theological educators to engage both the possibilities and challenges of social media for people of faith, while equipping future ministry leaders to respond thoughtfully to its growing influence. Read the full press release here https://www.wesleyseminary.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PRESS-RELEASE-WTS-AAAS-Grant.pdf.

Last week was our Doctor of Ministry (DMin) summer intensive week. Students came to campus from all across the globe for two weeks of learning, relationship building, and worship. Check out some photos from the classes! To find out more about Wesley Theological Seminary's DMin program visit https://www.wesleyseminary.edu/academics/doctor-of-ministry/.

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Congratulations to the Wesley Theological Seminary class of 2026! Check out some highlights from commencement last week.

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In April the new executive committee of the Wesley Theological Seminary student council was inaugurated! We are excited for the new group of representatives who will be leading during the 2026-2027 academic year and are grateful for our council representatives who served during the 2025-2026 year!

Watch Commencement 2026 LIVE! 🧑🏼‍🎓👨🏽‍🎓👩🏾‍🎓

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