Asbury Seminary isn’t just for pastors, counselors, church planters, lay leaders, or missionaries. Asbury 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.
Why Asbury Seminary?
- Multi-Site and Multi-Denominational
- Globally Engaged
- Spiritual Growth
- Biblically Grounded
- Theological Degrees
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, or our Online (EXL) degree campus.
Asbury 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 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 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 Seminary, your experience is grounded in the Word of God, honed with immense spiritual growth and sharpened by global engagement.
Admissions Staff
Victoria Clark
Associate Director of Admissions
859.858.2342 | victoria.clark@asburyseminary.edu
"Serving on the admissions staff is a great joy and privilege as we journey with students from all over the world and as they seek to follow the call that God has placed on their lives. The small role that we have in assisting students through this journey challenges me in my own walk with Christ to trust Him to new depths. It is a great encouragement to me to have the opportunity to see how Asbury Seminary continues to prepare and equip students for transformational ministry all over the world!"
Beth Clevenger
ARP Admissions Counselor (PhD & ThM)
859.858.2386 | beth.clevenger@asburyseminary.edu
“It’s a great honor and a joy to work with international students as they seek to improve their communities and impact God’s Kingdom through further studies at Asbury Seminary. I have such great hope for the future of the global Church as I get to know these students and see the impact that they have even on our community at Asbury.”
Shaun Soliday
Enrollment Advisor
859.858.2039 | shaun.soliday@asburyseminary.edu
“One of my passions is to see individuals partner with God to expand His Kingdom on Earth, and Asbury helps to equip people to do just that. As a current M.Div. student at Asbury, I get to invite people to a place that has had a great impact on my life. I was once told that seminary is not an end goal, but another step in the journey of formation that God has for us. I have been blessed to experience that formation firsthand at Asbury, and it is an honor to walk alongside others as they journey through this season of their lives.”
Milton Lowe
Director of Networks for the Beeson International Center
859.858.2146 | milton.lowe@asburyseminary.edu
“After pastoring for 26 years and completing my D.Min. at Asbury Seminary, I enjoy coaching our students through their D.Min. experience and helping them make the most of it.”
Sarah Knisely
Academic Advisor
859.858.2055 | sarah.knisely@asburyseminary.edu
"The Asbury Theological Seminary community embodies the call to love God with the entirety of one’s heart, soul, mind, and strength. Loving God with all of your mind necessitates intentional study, and I am honored with the privilege and responsibility to help students pursue this call as well as humbled by the invitation to hear – and help shape – students’ call stories."
Rachel E. Wright
Enrollment Advisor | Visit and Event Coordinator
859.858.2038 | rachel.e.wright@asburyseminary.edu
"Offering hospitality to campus visitors is an amazing opportunity to glimpse a broader picture of where God is at work in this world. It is an honor to hear current and future students share their stories about how God has led them to this point and come alongside as they seek to follow His call in their next steps. I love that I get to invest my time, energy, education, and experience to journey with students in living out the Lord's Prayer- on earth as it is in heaven. I have experienced the community and hospitality of Asbury Seminary first-hand and am grateful that I get to extend that same welcome to visitors and students."
Aimee Ziegler
Application and Communication Specialist
859.858.2241 | aimee.ziegler@asburyseminary.edu
"Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started. As both a staff member and current M.A. in Mental Health Counseling student, I get the privilege of connecting with prospective students on both a professional and personal level as they begin the application process. The Admissions Team here at Asbury played a vital role in my own discernment process when deciding where to study for graduate school. I am grateful to serve in a place that helped me begin my own seminary journey."
Elizabeth Foster
Associate Director of Recruiting
859.858.2086 | elizabeth.foster@asburyseminary.edu
"The world feels both bigger and smaller at Asbury—bigger because I get to worship and study with individuals from all over the nation and globe; smaller because we all serve the same God and have been led to Asbury. As the Associate Director of Recruiting I have the joy of inviting people into this community to be refreshed, transformed, and trained as they follow the Lord’s calling. It is a great privilege to serve individuals as they discern where the Spirit is inviting them to contribute to his Kingdom work."
Emily Harris
Enrollment Advisor
859.858.2044 | emily.harris@asburyseminary.edu
"Everyday at Asbury Seminary, my life intersects with men and women that God is using in extraordinary ways. What an adventure it is to serve and learn alongside them in this vibrant faith community. When I hear their stories and see the vision God has given so many, I can’t help but be encouraged about the future of the Church--locally and globally."
Visit Us
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
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
Asbury-Memphis is a micro-expression of the Asbury Seminary community: academically-challenging and Christ-focused. You can complete up to 16 courses in a cohort-based, spiritually-transformative community. You’ll join a powerful, nurturing community filled with opportunities for learning and formation.
Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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 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 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.
Kentucky Campus
204 N. Lexington Ave. Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-3581
Florida Dunnam Campus
8401 Valencia College Ln. Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 482-7500
Memphis Extension Site
Christ United Methodist Church
4488 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38117
(859) 858-2363
Tulsa Extension Site
Asbury United Methodist Church
6767 S. Mingo Rd. Tulsa, OK 74133
(844) GO-TO-ATS
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