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Asbury Theological Seminary isn’t just for pastors, counselors, church planters, lay leaders, or missionaries. Asbury Theological Seminary offers you a spiritually formative theological education that melds the head, heart and hands together, sending biblically sound, Spirit-filled men and women into the world for Christ and the church. No matter your calling, graduate level theological education further equips you for your unique ministry.

Asbury Theological Seminary is a multi-denominational graduate school of theology called to teach the unchanging truth of Christianity. We are a spiritually vibrant, academically rigorous community steeped in the Wesleyan tradition. We are deeply committed to living out the truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our multi-site locations allow you to work through your academic or professional degree in either a residential or urban ministry format, cohort model or through online classes that incorporate residential intensives. You can choose to study on our Wilmore, Kentucky or Florida Dunnam campuses, our Memphis, Tennessee cohort, our Tulsa, Oklahoma cohort, or our Online Program (ExL).

Asbury Theological Seminary is committed to serving the global Church through the development of new academic programs, the understanding of global trends, and partnering with institutions around the world to provide students with a mission-informed education.

From the classroom to the community, Asbury Theological Seminary pursues a holistic approach to education through the development of both your academic scholarship and your spiritual formation. Our campuses are rich environments for spiritual development, global community, sacrificial service, catechesis and holiness.

Asbury Theological Seminary adheres to historic Christian faith rooted in the Wesleyan tradition. You will be immersed and grounded in Scripture and develop a deep understanding of the Christian faith. Your biblical studies will equip you with the skills necessary to be a lifelong student and teacher of the Word.

Asbury’s accredited master’s and post-graduate degree programs prepare you for an assortment of vocations including full or part-time ministry, Christian counseling, mission work, youth ministry, pastoral care, academia or non-profit work. Each program, from a Master of Divinity degree to a Pastoral Counseling degree to a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies, is tailored to provide tangible ministry skills and a strong biblical foundation that will equip you for your own unique profession and calling.

At Asbury Theological Seminary, your experience is grounded in the Word of God, honed with immense spiritual growth and sharpened by global engagement.

Admissions Staff

Cindy Dean

Director of Admissions

844.GO.TO.ATS | admissions@asburyseminary.edu

Brigette Green

Associate Director of Admissions

859.858.2318 | brigette.green@asburyseminary.edu

Penny Hammond

Senior Enrollment Advisor - Tulsa

859.858.2131 | penny.hammond@asburyseminary.edu

Otto Alvarez

Recruiter

407. 556.5138 | otto.alvarez@asburyseminary.edu

Macy Smith

Senior Enrollment Advisor - Memphis

859.858.5002 | macy.smith@asburyseminary.edu

Mimi Rodriguez-Thompson

Senior Enrollment Advisor - Orlando

859.858.2326 | mimi.thompson@asburyseminary.edu

Elliott Dickinson

Enrollment Advisor

859.858.2044 | elliott.dickinson@asburyseminary.edu

Gary Mammarello

Senior Enrollment Advisor - Tampa

859.858.2117 | gary.mammarello@asburyseminary.edu

Erika Van der Merwe

Senior Enrollment Advisor - Colorado Springs

859.858.2118 | erika.van.der.merwe@asburyseminary.edu

Jonathan Rice

Enrollment Advisor

859.858.2039 | jonathan.rice@asburyseminary.edu

Matthew Sipling

Admission Database Specialist

859.858.2241 | matthew.sipling@asburyseminary.edu

Rebekah Lynn

Admissions Visit & Event Coordinator

859.858.2038 | rebekah.lynn@asburyseminary.edu

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start-wilmore Nestled in the heart of central Kentucky, we’re surrounded by rolling hills, thoroughbreds, basketball and bluegrass. The tranquility of the Kentucky landscape mixed with easy access to major metropolitan cities like Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati and Nashville offers the ideal backdrop for a season of study and ministry.

Campus visits are available Monday-Friday, and occasionally Saturday.

During your visit, you’ll:

Enjoy lunch with some of our world-renowned faculty or a current student
Tour our historic campus, built in 1923
Sit-in on a class or mock lecture
Worship with the student body in Estes Chapel
Meet with an admissions counselor and financial aid representative

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start-orlando Located in one of the biggest cities in Florida, the Florida Dunnam Campus provides unique ministry and leadership opportunities from the time you step on campus. Orlando is home to a variety of ethnicities, cultures and unique contexts. We engage and grow leaders in our multi-cultural, multi-ethnic community.

Campus visits are available Monday-Friday, and occasionally Saturday.

During your visit, you’ll:

Enjoy lunch with some of our world-renowned faculty or a team member
Tour our campus, opened in 1999
Sit-in on a class during the semester
Meet with an admissions counselor and financial aid representative

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You can gain a greater sense of what being a student is like at the Memphis Extension Site by attending one of our Experience Asbury Days. Meet with an enrollment advisor and professor, eat a meal with some of our current online students, and sit in on one of our hybrid courses.

Visit by appointment

You can also make an appointment to visit the Memphis Site at your convenience.

To join us for an Experience Asbury Day or to set an individual appointment, call the Memphis Site Enrollment Advisor, Eric Currie at (844) GO.TO.ATS or you can reach him by email at eric.currie@asburyseminary.edu.

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Asbury Theological Seminary Tulsa is located on the sprawling campus of Asbury United Methodist Church, 6767 S. Mingo Rd., Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Experience Asbury Days

You can gain a greater sense of what being a student is like at the Tulsa Extension Site by attending one of our Experience Asbury Days. Meet with an enrollment advisor and professor, eat a meal with some of our current online students, and sit in on one of our hybrid courses.

Visit by appointment

You can also make an appointment to visit the Tulsa Site at your convenience.

To set join us for an Experience Asbury Day or to set an individual appointment, call the Tulsa Site Enrollment Advisor, Allison Gardner at (918) 392-4590 or you can reach her by email at meredith.fulda@asburyseminary.edu.

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Asbury Theological Seminary’s newest extension site is in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Colorado Springs Site is a micro-expression of the Asbury Theological Seminary community and is made possible through a partnership with New Life Church, located just off of I-25 on the north side of Colorado Springs with beautiful views of Pike’s Peak. Asbury Theological Seminary Colorado Springs is a host venue for hybrid courses that support the Master of Divinity degree and Master of Arts degrees in Ministry, Church Planting, Christian Leadership, and Spiritual Formation.

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How much will Seminary cost?

Visit our Tuition & Fees page for cost and scholarship opportunities.

Can I complete a degree online?

Study online. Stay on mission with an online master of divinity degree or master’s degree in leadership, theology and intercultural studies from Asbury Theological Seminary. Complete your degree in as few as three years with online classes and four, one-to-two-week campus visits.

Is your school accredited?

We are accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (TATS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and approved by the United Methodist Senate. Learn more about our accreditation.

Are you associated with a particular denomination?

Asbury Theological Seminary is a multi-denominational graduate school of theology. We are not affiliated with any one denomination, but are proud of our rich Wesleyan heritage.

How long does it take to complete a Master of Divinity or Master of Arts degree?

The average student takes between 6 and 9 hours each academic semester. Our Master of Divinity is a 96 credit hour degree, which typically takes students between three to five years to complete.

Our Master of Arts degrees range from 60 to 63 hours, which typically takes students two to four years to complete.

Is chapel required?

Chapel is not required, however our vibrant worship services attract students, faculty and staff for community gatherings every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on the Kentucky Campus and every Tuesday and Thursday on the Florida Dunnam Campus.

You can learn more about our chapel program, by visiting our chapel archives. You can also join us for worship online as we live-stream our chapel services from the Kentucky Campus.

What is your ethos statement and statement of faith?

An ethos statement and statement of faith is a community standard of behavior that seeks to define how we pursue holiness in fellowship.

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Admissions Staff

Cindy Dean

Director of Admissions

Brigette Green

Associate Director of Admissions

Penny Hammond

Senior Enrollment Advisor - Tulsa

Otto Alvarez

Recruiter

Macy Smith

Senior Enrollment Advisor - Memphis

Mimi Rodriguez-Thompson

Senior Enrollment Advisor - Orlando

Elliott Dickinson

Enrollment Advisor

Gary Mammarello

Senior Enrollment Advisor - Tampa

Erika Van der Merwe

Senior Enrollment Advisor - Colorado Springs

Jonathan Rice

Enrollment Advisor

Matthew Sipling

Admission Database Specialist

Rebekah Lynn

Admissions Visit & Event Coordinator

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