Asbury Theological Seminary is a multi-denominational, graduate institution that offers a variety of master degree and postgraduate degree programs. These programs are offered through the schools of Biblical Interpretation and Proclamation, Theology and Formation, Practical Theology, World Missions and Evangelism, and Postgraduate Studies. It has campuses located in Wilmore, Kentucky; Orlando, Florida; and a Virtual campus on the Internet. For other uses, see Motto (disambiguation). ... The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... Year 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Ecuadorian artist, see Manuel Rendón Seminario. ... University President is the title of the highest ranking officer within a university, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as Chancellor or rector. ... J. Ellsworth Kalas is the Interim President of Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. ... Degree ceremony at Cambridge. ... Wilmore is a city located in Jessamine County, Kentucky. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... Rural area in Dalarna, Sweden Sheep eating grass in rural Australia Rural areas are sparsely settled places away from the influence of large cities and towns. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... Wilmore is a city located in Jessamine County, Kentucky. ... Nickname: Location in Orange County and the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country State Counties Orange Government  - Mayor Buddy Dyer (D) Area  - City 101 sq mi (261. ...

Asbury Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Seminary is also an accredited member of The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (TATS). In addition, the Seminary is approved by The University Senate of The United Methodist Church. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) is a regional accreditor for over 13,000 public and private educational institutions ranging from preschool to college level in the Southern United States. ... The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) is an organization of seminaries and other graduate schools of theology. ... This article is about the current denomination in the United States. ...

History

Statue of John Wesley at ATS - Wilmore Campus

Asbury Theological Seminary was founded in Wilmore, Kentucky in 1923 by its first president, Henry Clay Morrison, who was at the time the president of Asbury College. In 1940, Asbury Seminary separated from the college in order to satisfy accreditation requirements. Because of the proximity of the two schools (across the street), similar name, and common theological heritage, many people confuse the relationship between the College and the Seminary. While they are separate institutions, the schools maintain a collegial relationship which benefits both communities. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (3,264 × 2,448 pixels, file size: 271 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (All user names refer to en. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (3,264 × 2,448 pixels, file size: 271 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (All user names refer to en. ... For other persons named John Wesley, see John Wesley (disambiguation). ... Asbury College is a Christian liberal arts institution located in Wilmore, Kentucky. ...

Succeeding Morrison as president was J.C. McPheeters, who was succeeded by Frank Stanger. David McKenna was the fourth president in the school's history. Maxie Dunnam was president until 2004, when Jeff Greenway became the sixth president of Asbury Theological Seminary. In 2006, a leadership crisis emerged that rocked the seminary to the core. Current president, Jeffrey Greenway, was removed from power by the board of trustees. This promted a public scandal and mistrust of the seminary. Many staff and faculty resigned because they did not want to be a part of the seminary because of a dysfunctional board. This mass exodus promted an investigation by TATS that resulted in a notation in the seminary's accreditation. This was highlighted when James Holsinger resigned sending this blistering resignination letter: http://www2.arkansasonline.com/blogs/bible-blog/2007/nov/15/its-getting-ugli/ and this report from the seminary's consultant http://www.asburyseminary.edu/cms.files/media/document/about/ReporttoAsburyTheologicalSeminary.pdf. When Jeff Greenway left, Ellsworth Kalas became the interim president. Maxie Dunnam is a former president of Asbury Theological Seminary and chair of the World Methodist Council Evangelism Committee. ... J. Ellsworth Kalas is the Interim President of Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. ...

In general, a theological seminary is an institution of higher learning composed of scholarly teachers, leaders and students dedicated to the truth. Asbury Seminary stands within the Wesleyan tradition and holds to a clearly defined statement of faith in Jesus Christ.

Extended education

The Seminary has three campuses. The Wilmore campus is located in the heart of Bluegrass country in the state of Kentucky. This is primarily a residential campus. The Florida campus is located in the heart of Orlando, one of the top tourist destinations in the world. This campus is primarily a commuter campus offering faculty and student diversity. The Virtual campus offers online classes allowing students from all over the world to study at Asbury Seminary.

The following is a listing of degree offerings:

Master of Arts (Academic) Biblical Studies; Theological Studies

Master of Arts (Professional) Christian Education; Christian Ministries; Counseling; Intercultural Studies, Leadership, Pastoral Counseling; World Missions and Evangelims; and, Youth Ministry

Master of Divinity

Master of Theology Biblical Studies; World Mission and Evangelism

Doctor of Ministry Beeson Pastor; Beeson International Leaders; and, In-Ministry

Doctor of Missiology

Doctor of Philosophy Biblical Studies; Evangelization Studies; and, Intercultural Studies

Mission statement

Asbury Theological Seminary was founded "to prepare and send forth a well-trained, sanctified, Spirit-filled, evangelistic ministry" to spread scriptural holiness throughout the world. The contemporary form of this mission commits the Seminary to maintain a multidenominational, multicultural community which:

• Pursues the union of sound learning and vital piety through excellence in graduate, professional and continuing studies for ordained and lay ministries and provides resources for scholarly leadership in the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition;
• Nurtures men and women called of God for ministry and servant leadership in the experience and practice of personal and social holiness as defined by Scripture and Wesleyan theology;
• Encourages its members, in their teachings, scholarship and service, to live out the witness of a Spirit-filled life formed by the authority of Scripture; and
• Prepares men and women for prophetic ministries of redemption and renewal in an increasingly urbanized and secularized world.

Technology

Technology resources include video production services and an information commons. The Information Commons is housed in the B.L. Fisher Library and contains 53 Windows-based computers and 4 Macintosh computers for students. There is also a student video editing bay. The Information Commons is a member of the American Theological Library Association and has 420,000 holdings. Parts of the campus are served by a wireless computer network. In addition, there are facilities for simulcasting meetings and classes between campuses by video teleconference. The phrase Information Commons refers to our shared knowledge-base and the processes that facilitate or hinder its use. ... Windows redirects here. ... The first Macintosh computer, introduced in 1984, upgraded to a 512K Fat Mac. The Macintosh or Mac, is a line of personal computers designed, developed, manufactured, and marketed by Apple Computer. ...

Notable faculty

• Ben Witherington III, professor of New Testament and author.

• Jerry Walls, professor of Philosophy of Religion.

• David Bauer, professor of Inductive Bible Study and dean of the School of Scripture and Proclamation.

• Ellsworth Kalas, Interim President and professor of Preaching.

• Larry Wood, professor of United Methodist Praxis and Theology

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Notable alumni

• Ted Strickland (class of 1967), current Governor of Ohio and former member of the United State House of Representatives.
• James W. Holsinger, M.Div., former chair of Board of Trustees, former member of the Board of Trustees, and nominated United States Surgeon General.

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References

External links

• Asbury Theological Seminary
• The Association of Theological Schools [1]