Wesley House of Studies

"Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not whether they be clergymen or laymen, they alone will shake the gates of Hell and set up the kingdom of Heaven upon Earth.” —John Wesley

The Wesley House of Studies at Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary seeks to form and equip Christ-centered, Spirit-led students to serve churches and other institutions in the Wesleyan tradition.

What does it mean to be in the Wesley House of Studies?

The Wesley House of Studies is a caring community of Wesleyan students, scholars, and ministry leaders at Baylor’s Truett Seminary. As a part of Truett Seminary’s Wesley House of Studies, students may receive and experience:

1. Academic Certification – Through enrollment in approved courses in Wesleyan theology, history, polity, and practice, students can receive masters-level certification in Wesleyan-affiliated contexts.
2. Denominational Affiliation – Students have access to join and partner with a Wesleyan denomination and/or congregation.
3. Scholarship Recognition – As a partner of Wesley House of Studies, students receive additional scholarship support, ranging from $100.00-$150.00 per semester hour.
4. Ministry Connection – The Wesley House of Studies offers students a network of colleagues from Wesleyan traditions who can provide support, direction, and help with placement as they pursue a call to ministry in helping make disciples of Jesus Christ and growing God’s Kingdom.

What to Expect:

• A network of Wesleyan brothers and sisters in connectional ministry settings
• A center for academic research, resource, and renewal
• A nurturing community providing accountability and spiritual formation
• A deep theological grounding in the practice and works of John Wesley and the history and theology of the Methodist Church
• A developing sense of practical theology of mission and evangelism while serving alongside fellow students in opportunities both locally and abroad
• A preparedness for ordination in the Methodist or Wesleyan denominations by meeting acceptable requirements of the local Annual Conference Board of Ordained Ministry
• A community of people, ideas, and practices for fruitful and relevant ministry
• A deeper sense of calling and connection within the global Wesley faith family

Scholarship Opportunities:

Truett Seminary is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities specifically for Methodist/Wesleyan students ranging up to full tuition. Click here to learn more about our competitive scholarship opportunities and to apply.

In addition, active members of Methodist/Wesleyan churches are eligible to receive the following scholarships upon the completion and submission of the Methodist/Wesleyan Church Certification Form:

Please complete form and email to Truett_Financial@baylor.edu. 

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