Upcoming May 15th Day to Explore Two New Doctor of Ministry Degree Programs at Wesley Theological Seminary -- “Campus Ministries” and “Wesley and the Poor”


WASHINGTON, DC (WTS) -- Clergy who wish to be considered as candidates for upcoming Doctor of Ministry degree programs at Wesley Theological Seminary are invited to the campus on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 to learn about new focused programs "Campus Ministries" & "Wesley and the Poor" To attend the Doctor of Ministry Exploration Day contact the Office of Admissions -- admissions@wesleyseminary.edu. These programs, each limited to 20 candidates, have a strong biblical and theological core -- but are designed to support different ministries.

Why “Campus Ministries”? – This track will strengthen persons called to the mission field of the college or university campus. Unique challenges are named and studied such as working in the shadow of secular science, witnessing in a pluralistic faith environment, meeting the respective needs of traditional and non-traditional students, connecting with local congregations, and long-term financial support for ministry. In high-energy seminars and other settings faculty and participants will forge innovative solutions and practices for campus ministry in the coming decades.

Why “Wesley and the Poor”? – Data from a recent nationwide survey says nine in ten Americans want churches to be more active in ministry to and with the poor. Eight in ten Americans want churches to be more active in giving poor people a voice in public affairs and in addressing poverty in concert with government agencies. The same survey shows an overwhelming trust in church leaders. Church leaders who stand in the heritage of John Wesley who declared “the unfashionable truth” of the dangers of wealth, fingered the social sources at work in the misery of poverty, and preached a responsible grace to the benefit of all persons know they must do something! This doctor of ministry track will address that call by providing church leaders with a new vision and new tools for leading the church in ministry to and with the poor.

Applications are now being accepted. Application deadline is October 1, 2007.
The full day seminars are as follows: Jan 7 to 11 and Jan 14 to 18, 2008.

Upcoming Doctor of Ministry tracks that be offered at Wesley include:
“Life Together: Spirituality for Transforming Community,” begins May 2008; “Pastoral Theology, Care, and Counseling,” and “Arts and Theology,” begin January 2009.

The Doctor of Ministry, a thirty academic hour program, is a natural continuing education step for dedicated clergy who want to pursue focused study. Applicants must have a strong academic record in their Master of Divinity from an institution accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, and have been in active ministry for three years since graduation. Beyond earning the degree, the Seminary hopes Doctor of Ministry graduates function as resource persons for the local and regional church.

Details are at www.WesleySeminary.edu . Questions can be directed to Dr. Lew Parks, Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at LParks@wesleyseminary.edu
or (202) 885-6481.

For details and application materials contact the Office of Admissions at Wesley Theological Seminary, 4500 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016-5690. Call at either (202) 885-8659 or 1-800 882-4987 or email admissions@wesleyseminary