#from Compliance to CONSCIOUSNESS
“We learn from differences. We can be mutually transformed as we listen attentively to our very different understandings of the God that we may encounter in and through the biblical text.”
Curtis Paul DeYoung, Wilda C. Gafney, Leticia A. Guardiola- Saenz, George Tinker, Frank M. Yamada, eds. The Peoples’ Companion to the Bible. (Minneapolis: Fortress Press 2010), 9.
At Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, diversity and inclusion are not merely aspirations but fundamental pillars of our academic and communal ethos. Here, diversity thrives as a transformative force, enriching every facet of our theological discourse, pastoral training, and community engagement. Through intentional programs, dialogues, and initiatives, Wesley embraces a mosaic of perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds, nurturing a vibrant tapestry of voices committed to justice, equity, and compassion. Our commitment to inclusion extends beyond rhetoric to actionable change, fostering an environment where all can flourish, contribute, and lead in service to a world hungry for understanding and solidarity.
- Our graduates are in ministry in all 50 states and in 20 countries as leaders of churches and non-profit organizations
- The racial-ethnic composition of Wesley DC reflects the Mid-Atlantic region:
41% White; 37% Black/African American; 5% International; 4% Latinx; 4% Asian; 1% Pacific Islander; 8% Unknown - 60% women
- We boast a growing body of LatinX and Asian American students
- 38 different religious denominations represented among the student body
- Discussion-based classes average 6-10 students
- Introductory lectures average 25-50 students
- After graduation 80% of 2021 MDiv graduates had a vocational placement and 100% of MA and MTS graduates were employed in vocational placement
Our Global Classroom
Students from 20 countries bring the richness of their cultures and experiences of Church and society to Wesley DC’s campus. At the same time, Wesley’s campus stretches around the world, as our professors collaborate with seminaries and missionary churches around the world, teaching on almost every continent. John Wesley said, “the world is my parish” – at Wesley DC, the world is our classroom.