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, our Tulsa, Oklahoma cohort, or our Online Program (ExL).
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
Allison Clour
Director of Admissions
859.858.2342 | allison.clour@asburyseminary.edu
"I love getting to witness the creativity of God as folks partner with Him in His mission and the multitude of ways that gets worked out. As a recent Asbury Seminary grad, I got to experience the unique spiritual formation that comes through this rich, global community. I cannot wait to share that experience with others as they take the next steps into seminary."
Emily Harris
Associate Director of Recruiting
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."
Hector Nieves
Coordinator of Student Success & Enrollment
407-482-7570| hector.nieves@asburyseminary.edu
"It brings me great joy to know that I have the privilege of helping future and current Pastors, leaders, counselors, lay-ministers, planters, missionaries, and scholars "fan into flame" the gift of God within them. Missional Enrollment is the new wave of missions to those who still need that extra push towards their calling and Asbury Seminary is helping cause that wave. Let's ride!"
Meredith Fulda
Site Coordinator/Enrollment Advisor - Tulsa
918.329.4590 | meredith.fulda@asburyseminary.edu
"Serving one of Asbury Seminary's extension sites and hearing testimonies of the Lord's provision and timing in His call has been a true gift. I love walking alongside students in this season, which for many of them is not only preparation but also implementation. What a blessing it is to support Kingdom work in this way."
Victoria Butler
Visit & Event Coordinator/ Enrollment Advisor
859.858.2038 |victoria.butler@asburyseminary.edu
"I love watching people grow throughout their time at Asbury Seminary and I consider myself lucky to be able to welcome some of them into this community! As a current student at Asbury, I have been personally transformed during my time here and I know so many others who can say the same thing. Asbury Seminary is a special place!"
A.J. Robinson
Enrollment Advisor
859.858.2039 |a.j.robinson@asburyseminary.edu
"Just as I’ve been warmly welcomed into the Asbury Seminary community, I’m grateful to be in a position allowing me the chance to reciprocate that for others. Asbury has impacted my life in more ways than one, and as an Enrollment Advisor, I have the opportunity of inviting a multitude of persons to experience the same.”
Blaine Prewitt
Associate Director of Admissions
859.858.2363 | blaine.prewitt@asburyseminary.edu
"At Asbury Seminary I’ve been blessed with the opportunity of working alongside many godly men and women as they continue to cultivate their gifts and minister the Gospel to others. My role as both staff and student allows me the privilege of recognizing all the qualities that make Asbury Seminary a truly remarkable place. My prayer is that I can continue to share these joys with others as they begin their journey into seminary!"
Otto Alvarez
Recruiter
407. 556.5138 | otto.alvarez@asburyseminary.edu
"It is a true honor to represent Asbury as a Recruiter. There’s nothing I enjoy more than meeting people and sharing the amazing opportunities of study Asbury offers. It is my prayer that those whom I encounter would allow the Lord to guide them toward a deeper knowledge of Him through their studies with Asbury."
Sadie Sasser
Doctor of Ministry Enrollment Specialist
859.858.2135 | sadie.sasser@asburyseminary.edu
"I was formed at Asbury as a student and know firsthand how an education here brings people more into the likeness of Jesus and the mission of the Father. I'm especially grateful for the way the D.Min. program equips people in ministry of all kinds, all over the world - and I am so privileged to be part of their educational journey!"
Dacia Mitchell
Senior Enrollment Advisor - Tampa
859.858.2117 | dacia.mitchell@asburyseminary.edu
"There is something very powerful at the intersection of faith and academics. Time at seminary is precious and deeply transformational. To walk alongside someone leaning into that understanding, and watch them develop into the person God calls them to be is truly a gift. I am humbled daily by the blessings I receive in my work here and give thanks to our Lord for the opportunity to serve His kingdom through Asbury Seminary."
Ileana Arnold
Senior Enrollment Advisor - Colorado Springs
844.468.6287 | ileana.arnold@asburyseminary.edu
"The degree of excellence towards staff and students that I have experienced here at Asbury Seminary speaks to the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our community. As a Senior Enrollment Advisor, I am living out my passion to equip, empower, and encourage the next generation of leaders. It's truly an honor to see men and women stepping into their vocational calling while growing in their knowledge of God."
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
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 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 Seminary’s newest extension site is in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Colorado Springs Site is a micro-expression of the Asbury 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 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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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.
Tulsa Extension Site
Asbury Development Center
6910 S. 101st E. Ave. Suite #220
Tulsa, OK 74133 (844) GO-TO-ATS
6910 S. 101st E. Ave. Suite #220
Tulsa, OK 74133 (844) GO-TO-ATS
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