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Wilmore, KY — March 10, 2026 — Asbury Theological Seminary will host a three-night Tent Meeting on its Wilmore, Kentucky, campus April 16, 17, and 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. each evening. The event, themed “Renewal for the People of God,” is free and open to the public. Rooted in the outdoor camp meeting tradition […]

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Dr. Bill Arnold, the Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Asbury Seminary, was presented with a facsimile of the cover of a Festschrift to be published in his honor. From the German words for “celebration” and “writing,” a Festschrift is a volume of writings by different authors […]

Wilmore, KY — January 15, 2025 — Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointments of three new directors who will play key roles in advancing the Seminary’s mission through strategic communications, marketing, and enrollment leadership: Amy Bouvier — Director of Marketing (effective September 2025) Gianfranco Ramirez — Director of Communications (effective October 2025) […]

Wilmore, KY — January 13, 2026 — Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has reaffirmed the Seminary’s accreditation through 2035. This milestone underscores Asbury Theological Seminary’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and institutional integrity. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission […]

Each year, Asbury Theological Seminary welcomes the community to join us for our annual Advent Vespers service. This cherished tradition offers a time of reflection, worship, and music as we prepare our hearts for the Advent season. This year’s theme, “Begotten”, invites us to contemplate the mystery and beauty of Christ’s coming. Through scripture, song, […]

Wilmore, KY — November 10, 2025 — The Asbury Theological Seminary Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in conjunction with the inaugural celebration of President David F. Watson. During the quarterly meeting, the board recognized significant milestones and transitions pertaining to members of the board. Peter J. Marra Elected as Board Member […]

Wilmore, KY — November 7, 2025 — Asbury Theological Seminary has received a $15 million gift from The Paul S. and Jean R. Amos Family Foundation to establish a new Ph.D. program in Theology with a focus on Wesley Studies.  This gift will also enable us to name an Endowed Chair in Wesleyan Theology. This […]

WILMORE, Ky., November 6, 2025—Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to share that David J. Gyertson, Ph.D., Affiliate Professor of Leadership Formation and Renewal, Distinguished Leader in Residence and former Interim President of the Seminary, has been appointed as a Senior Fellow of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), as approved by the ABHE Board of […]

WILMORE, Ky., October 22, 2025—Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to announce a series of events commemorating the inauguration of Dr. David F. Watson as the Seminary’s ninth president. The inaugural committee has prayerfully planned a four-day program of activities centered around the theme Faith and Fire: A Spirit-filled Seminary for a Changing World. This program […]

WILMORE, Ky., September 23, 2025—Asbury Theological Seminary recently welcomed three new members to the Board of Trustees: Rodney B. Adams, Robin Lim, and Lyndol L. Loyd. Our latest members were on the Kentucky campus from September 2–3, to take part in board orientation, meet with the Executive Leadership Team, and worship in chapel. The members […]