Northeastern Seminary (NES) is a private

Wesleyan Wesleyan theology, otherwise known as Wesleyan– Arminian theology, or Methodist theology, is a theological tradition in Protestant Christianity based upon the ministry of the 18th-century evangelical reformer brothers John Wesley and Charles W ...

seminary A seminary, school of theology, theological seminary, or divinity school is an educational institution for educating students (sometimes called ''seminarians'') in scripture, theology, generally to prepare them for ordination to serve as clergy, ...

on the campus of

Roberts Wesleyan University Roberts Wesleyan University is a private Christian university offering liberal arts and professional programs in Rochester, New York. It was the first educational institution established for Free Methodists in North America. Roberts is accred ...

Rochester, New York Rochester () is a City (New York), city in the U.S. state of New York (state), New York, the county seat, seat of Monroe County, New York, Monroe County, and the fourth-most populous in the state after New York City, Buffalo, New York, Buffalo, ...

. Though it is independent and multi-denominational in its approach to theological education it has strong affiliation with the

Free Methodist Church The Free Methodist Church (FMC) is a Methodist Christian denomination within the holiness movement, based in the United States. It is evangelical in nature and is Wesleyan–Arminian in theology. The Free Methodist Church has members in over 100 ...

. Degrees offered are the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, graduate-level certificates, and Doctor of Ministry; all master's degree programs are offered online. Students and graduates represent more than 30 Christian faith traditions. Roberts Hall

Roberts Wesleyan University founded Northeastern Seminary in 1998 as a graduate school of theology. Northeastern Seminary has been accredited by the

Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) is an organization of seminaries and other graduate schools of theology. ATS has its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. History It was founded in 1918. The associ ...

since 2003. It is also accredited by the

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and the New York State Board of Regents University of the State of New York.

Master's Programs

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) The M.Div. is an 80-credit program serves those preparing to become missional pastors and faithful teachers in ordained ministry. It is also preferred for students seeking to prepare for chaplaincy, missions, and para-church ministries. Students can complete the program online or by attending classes one-night-per-week in the classroom in Rochester, NY. The required courses and field education experience can be completed in as few as three years. Denominational based ordination requirements may be accommodated in the elective credits. There are four M.Div. concentrations: * M.Div. in Biblical Interpretation for Preaching and Teaching * M.Div. in Spiritual Formation * M.Div. in Theology and Social Justice * M.Div. in Transformational Leadership Master of Arts (M.A.) Master of Arts in Theological Studies The Theological Studies degree is a 44-credit program offering a basic theological education, with a foundation in biblical studies, church history, theology, and personal and spiritual formation. It is the degree preferred by those going on to Ph.D. studies or a teaching professions. A capstone research seminar is required of all those enrolling in this degree program. A thesis option is available with faculty approval. Master of Arts in Theology and Social Justice The M.A. in Theology and Social Justice is a 44-credit program and equips students to be community advocates working in the areas of local church mission, global justice ministries, social work and social policy. Students studying in the program are exposed to Protestant realism, Catholic social teaching, and liberation theologies and practices. Students have the opportunity to work in the area of social justice in a settings including the parish, para-church and social justice organizations, and community centers for their field experience. Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership The M.A. in Transformational Leadership is a 44-credit program and is designed to equip Christian leaders for a ministry to the church and the world. In addition to their work in scripture, theology, and spiritual formation, students will learn models and principles for leadership. Best practices in Christian ministry and the business world will be explored, and students will have the opportunity to put their learning into practice in a full year internship experience. A capstone research seminar is required of those enrolling in this degree program.

Doctor of Ministry Program

Scripture, Spirituality and Leadership. The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree is a 36-credit program designed for seasoned ministry professionals who want to bring renewed vitality and effectiveness to their ministry. It is for leaders who want to expand and refine their knowledge of and facility with God's word and Christian theology through a program that integrates scripture, spirituality, and leadership. The doctoral program is completed online with on-campus residencies and retreat experiences. * Participation by scholars and practitioners such as

Dallas Willard Dallas Albert Willard (September 4, 1935 – May 8, 2013) was an American philosopher also known for his writings on Christian spiritual formation. Much of his work in philosophy was related to phenomenology, particularly the work of Edmund H ...

, Will Willimon
Gordon SmithRuth Haley Barton

Leith Anderson Leith Anderson (born 1944) is president emeritus of the National Association of Evangelicals and Baptist pastor emeritus of Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, after serving as senior pastor from 1977 through 2011. Early life and education ...

, and Brian Zahnd. * Extensive personal and professional assessments, * The student remains in full-time ministry.

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