Wesley House of Studies

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.

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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 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:

Academic Certification

Through enrollment in approved courses in Wesleyan theology, history, polity, and practice, students can receive masters-level certification in Wesleyan-affiliated contexts.

Denominational Affiliation

Students have access to join and partner with a Wesleyan denomination and/or congregation. Truett Seminary is an Approved Educational Institution of the Global Methodist Church.

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.

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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 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 board of ministry
A community of people, ideas, and practices for fruitful and relevant ministry
A deeper sense of calling and connection within the global Wesleyan faith family

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Meet the House Director

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The Wesley House of Studies at Truett Seminary is a vibrant community committed to forming and equipping pastors for faithful service in the local Church. Rooted in the Wesleyan tradition, we are Spirit-filled, Bible-centered, and energized by what God is doing in the unfolding story of the Wesleyan and Methodist movement. With exceptional students and scholars, generous scholarships, and beautiful campuses in Waco, Houston, and San Antonio, we are uniquely positioned to help lead the future of Methodism. Come and discover how God is at work among us."
Learn About More Rev. Dr. Rusty Freeman