Forward By Grace: A New Methodism for a New Day

The newest Doctor of Ministry program from Wesley begins January 2021

In 2021, the political and organizational shape of The United Methodist Church will become clear. The majority of pastors in the U.S. are eager to move beyond the present debate to design and lead congregations which are broadly inclusive, incorporating the disruptive challenges wrought by the pandemic, the recession and the new civil rights movement; seeking both personal and social holiness as well as an economically viable model for a new Methodism.

This Doctor of Ministry track will be a cohort of pastors, working together to craft a vision for these post-GC 2021 congregations with each other in real time. The program of study will be launched by two leaders in our denomination and use the resources of a strong faculty and the Lewis Leadership Center and will result in project/theses grounded in a Wesleyan practical theology.

Class schedule

Jan 4-8, 2021

Where Do We Go from Here? :

Wisdom and Courage for Leadership

- Dr. David McAllister-Wilson/Dr. Tom Berlin

May 17-21, 2021

Preaching and God’s Transforming Justice

- Dr. Veronice Miles

October 12-17, 2021

General Conference 2021

- Dr. David McAllister-Wilson

Jan 3-7, 2022
Worshiping with Wesley: An Exploration of His World-wide Influences

- Dr. Anna Petrin

Jan 10-14, 2022
The Gospels for Hopeful Leaders and a Hopeful Church

- Dr. Laura Holmes

May 10-13, 2022

Wesleyan Theology of Mission for the 21st Century

-Dr. Douglas Tzan

May 10-13, 2022

Wesleyan Evangelism for a New Day

-Dr. F. Douglas Powe. Jr

Professors

Dr. Laura Holmes is Associate Professor of New Testament at Wesley Theological Seminary.

Dr. David McAllister-Wilson is President of Wesley Theological Seminary.

Dr. Veronice Miles is Associate Professor of Preaching at Wesley Theological Seminary.

Dr. Anna Petrin is Associate Professor of Worship at Wesley Theological Seminary.

Dr. F. Douglas Powe, Jr. is James C. Logan Professor of Evangelism and Urban Ministry at Wesley Theological Seminary.

Dr. Douglas Tzan is the Director of the Doctor of Ministry program and Assistant Professor of Church History and Mission at Wesley Theological Seminary

Dr. Tom Berlin is senior pastor at Floris UMC in Herndon, VA.

Program Notes:

Students must take the project seminar and two elective courses for a total of 30 credit hours. 24 credit hours must be completed, including core courses, before students can register for Project Seminar. The project seminar is offered January and May on campus and Summer and Fall online. Electives may be taken in classroom, online or through study trips.

For more information and to apply, please contact:

Dr. Chip Aldridge, Assistant to the President

(202) 885-8686 • admissions@wesleyseminary.edu

Dr. Douglas Tzan, Director, Doctor of Ministry Program

(202) 885-6481 •dtzan@wesleyseminary

www.wesleyseminary.edu/doctorofministry

Deadline to Apply is November 15, 2020

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