“It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to than I have ever known.” This beloved quote from Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities epitomizes the spirit of Wesley Biblical Seminary in Ridgeland, Mississippi – and those who seek to learn and grow here.
Founded more than four decades ago, Wesley Biblical Seminary is a thriving educational institution serving more than 1,200 students from across the United States and around the world. The seminary offers a host of undergraduate and graduate programs in Bible and theology, practical ministry, and intercultural studies.
At Wesley Biblical Seminary, students have the unique opportunity to take part in an intellectually stimulating and spiritually transformative learning experience. Rooted in the Wesleyan-holiness tradition, the school encourages all students to cultivate an atmosphere of intellectual exploration, intellectual rigor and spiritual development as they prepare for ministry and service in the Church.
Wesley Biblical Seminary provides its students with outstanding instruction from renowned faculty. The faculty team is composed of scholars from multiple denominations and traditions who are committed to providing students with scholarly excellence, spiritual nourishment, and ministerial competence.
The seminary also has several student organizations for those seeking further involvement in their studies. These organizations include Women’s Groups, Black Student Union, Latin American Student Association, Graduate Student Association, Leadership Roundtable, Peacebuilders Forum, Preaching Institute and more.
What’s more? To support students in their pursuit of knowledge and learning, Wesley Biblical Seminary has established the Center for Scholarship to assist achievement-level students with their educational expenses. This center awards grants and scholarships to those who qualify based upon academic performance and financial need.
At Wesley Biblical Seminary, the goal is not only to educate but also to empower individuals to be catalysts of change as they live out their faith in their chosen field as they advance God’s kingdom work here on Earth. As such, all members of the seminary community have been called to live up to this calling by being committed to learning, growing in discipleship, serving others with love and passion – wherever you are now or wherever you will be called tomorrow.
Experience a brighter future for yourself at Wesley Biblical Seminary – an educational institution truly dedicated to the growth of its students through scholarship, service and spiritual development! Learn more about how increasingly transformative power can be found by taking actions today!