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Candler School of Theology at Emory University educates faithful and creative leaders for the church’s ministries throughout the world. With six degrees, nine dual degrees, and online/hybrid formats for MDiv, MARL, MRPL, and DMin, you’ll be ready to serve wherever God leads. Candler offers the resources of a top-25 research university in a city with international prominence; gifted faculty who are highly accessible, thanks to a low student-faculty ratio; and generous scholarship support: all MDiv students receive at least 50% tuition and certified candidates for UM ordination receive 100% tuition. Main address: 1531 Dickey Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322. Phone: (404) 727-6326. E-mail: [email protected].

Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in Florida. It maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 70+ undergraduate programs and graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy. Florida Southern has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio; is an award-winning national leader in engaged learning; and boasts 30 NCAA Division II national championships. It is ranked among the top 10 Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report, is included in The Princeton Review’s “386 Best Colleges” guide, and is home to the world’s largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. Main address: 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801. E-mail: [email protected].

At Pacific School of Religion (PSR), we’re teaching and living a radically inclusive Gospel. Now more than ever, we’re called to stand up. There are churches to reimagine. There are lives to restore. The fight for justice and equality must continue. PSR’s legacy was forged in defining moments, and now it’s our generation’s turn. It’s time to reinvent the story of grace and inclusion for a new world—UNAFRAID. Our hybrid DMin and graduate programs offer remote learners flexibility, while our unique stackable MDiv and MA in Social Transformation allow students to earn two master’s degrees in just three years—online or on campus. Main address: 1798 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709. E-mail: [email protected].

Follow Your Path at Perkins and Faithfully Answer Your Call Do you feel God’s call to serve? The faculty and staff of Perkins are committed to our mission of preparing women and men for faithful leadership in Christian ministry. Aspiring to be an academy for the whole church in the whole world, Perkins is a welcoming community that is the exception in an increasingly polarized world. Perkins nurtures diversity and honors the unique worth of each member, preparing students with rigorous theological study and real-world internship experience to realize the full potential of your calling to a lifetime of service. Main address: 5915 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX 75275. Phone: 1-888-843-6564. E-mail: [email protected].

High-quality theological education doesn’t have to leave you deep in debt. Phillips Theological Seminary offers tuition aid reductions of 60-to-80 percent to EVERY student. That means you could pay effective tuition rates as low as $96 per credit hour. Our Master of Arts (Social Justice) degree offers education for students in preparation to work to address justice issues in society and discover direction for a renewed sense of service and outreach to the community. Phillips also offers United Methodist students one of the most affordable MDiv programs in the country. Our DMin program students also receive tuition aid reductions. Main address: 901 N. Mingo Rd.; Tulsa, OK 74116. E-mail: [email protected].

Saint Paul School of Theology is a seminary serving a diverse community committed to the formation of people for innovative, creative ministry. Grounded in the academic study of faith and social justice, students get an integrated theological education with real-world, practical ministry experience in a format that meets their needs. The FLEX schedule combines on-campus, online and hybrid learning experiences in our Masters and Doctorate degree programs to provide a customized education experience. Students learn from dedicated faculty, experienced pastors and area leaders about best ministry practices ensuring our graduates leave with the tools and contextual experience necessary to meet the needs of their changing community and a changing world. In support of students’ work in the world, Saint Paul offers a 50% tuition discount to all enrolled, degree-seeking students. Kansas Campus: 13720 Roe Ave., Building C, Leawood, KS 66224. Oklahoma Campus: 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave., Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel, Oklahoma City, OK 73106. Phone: (913) 253-5084. E-mail: [email protected].

Founded in 1825, Centenary is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college proudly affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Our students thrive in a rapidly changing world and wholeheartedly embrace its interconnected cultures, beginning with the Centenary in Paris experience that sends all first year students to France to kick off their college careers. Centenary graduates go on to study medicine (we have a 90 percent medical school acceptance rate over the past 5 years), law, business, and the arts and sciences, entering the workforce as culturally competent and creative thinkers. Visit centenary.edu/umcscholarships for financial aid opportunities for Methodist students. Main address: 2911 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport, LA 71104. Phone: (318) 869-5011. E-mail: [email protected].

We are convinced that the need for grounded, hope-filled, compassionate religious leaders has never been greater. So, when you’re ready to turn your passion into ministry, mission, and purpose, we’re ready to be your school of theology. Since 1885, Claremont School of Theology has been pushing the boundaries of theological education and pioneering innovative approaches to the study of God and the healing of communities. For nearly a decade, our world-class faculty have been teaching ecumenical, interreligious, and rigorous hybrid/online courses. So even in the midst of a global pandemic, we’re ready to continue pushing and innovating. Are you ready? Main address: 1325 N. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91730. E-mail: [email protected].

Gammon Theological Seminary, affectionately called “The School of the Prophets,” is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the United Methodist constituent member of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), a consortium of six historically African American theological schools. Gammon was founded in 1883 by the Methodist Episcopal Church with assistance from the Freedman’s Aid Society. Gammon has a historic commitment to producing public theologians — men and women who are spiritually astute, intellectually keen, politically sophisticated, and culturally sensitive. The faculty and administration of Gammon/ITC create an environment where critical thinking, investigative reflection, decision-making and responsible action are fostered. Main address: 653 Beckwith ST SW, Atlanta GA 30314. Phone: (404) 581-0300. E-mail: [email protected].

Rooted in the United Methodist tradition, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is where people from 35 denominations journey together. We foster a culture that celebrates the unique gifts and experiences of each individual seeking to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Whether your journey begins online or on campus, our students are immersed in a diverse setting in the classroom and in our neighborhood. The Chicago area is our home and learning laboratory. What you learn here can take you anywhere. Main address: 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60201. E-mail: [email protected].

As Minnesota’s first university and the state’s only United Methodist Institution, Hamline was open to all from the start. Today, the Hamline experience is still one rooted in justice and social change. We welcome our students’ drive to create a better world, and we make it possible through hands-on learning and the development of skills to solve real-world problems. No matter which of our 100+ areas of study you choose, you’ll graduate with an internship, service learning experience, or research project on your resume. Main address: 1536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104. E-mail: [email protected].

Hood Theological Seminary (HTS) prepares women and men for bold and creative leadership for the Christian church in a diverse world. We welcome all who desire to reflect the Kingdom of God in the cutting-edge study of scripture and theology, in relationships of equality and diversity, and in actions which embrace racial reconciliation and economic justice. HTS embodies values that define us as a community of welcome, worship, teaching and learning excellence, and discernment and practical wisdom. Hood Seminary features gifted faculty, flexible schedules, and a diverse, spirit-filled community. Join the journey at Hood! Main address: 1810 Lutheran Synod Drive, Salisbury, NC 28144. E-mail: [email protected].

MTSO provides theological education and leadership in pursuit of a just, sustainable and generative world. Whether studying on a hillside campus in Greater Columbus or attending fully online, MTSO students prepare for leadership in many contexts. Home of Seminary Hill Farm, the school is widely recognized for its work at the intersection of theology, ecology and race. MTSO pledges that all qualified M.Div. students who pursue UM candidacy as an elder or deacon will have their full tuition covered. Degree programs also include the MA in Social Justice, MA in Practical Theology, Master of Theological Studies and Doctor of Ministry. Main address: 3081 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH 43015. E-mail: [email protected].

We prepare leaders. At United Theological Seminary, our goal is to prepare faithful, fruitful Christian leaders who make disciples of Jesus Christ. A graduate professional school of The United Methodist Church, United is committed to the historic Christian faith, scriptural holiness and church renewal through the power of the Holy Spirit. On-campus and online learning options provide access to master’s and doctoral theological degrees or continuing education. At United, join a diverse community of faculty and students as you are equipped for effective, Spirit-filled ministry in the world today. Visit united.edu for more information. Main address: 4501 Denlinger Road, Dayton, OH 45426. E-mail: [email protected].

Seated in the nation’s capital and centered in the Christian tradition, Wesley Theological Seminary has equipped exemplary teachers, preachers and leaders to be prophetic voices in the church and the world since 1882. We are a diverse and international community– 60% of the student body is female, 50% is African-American, our graduating Class of 2020 represented 16 Christian traditions and students from 26 countries. Our centers of excellence – The Luce Center for the Arts and Religion, Lewis Center for Church Leadership and Center for Public Theology – and the Community Engagement Fellows program empower students for innovative ministry. Main address: 4500 Massachusetts Avenue NW; Washington, DC 20016. E-mail: [email protected].