Asbury Theological Seminary
Asbury Theological Seminary at a Glance
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About Asbury Theological Seminary
According to Wikipedia, Asbury Theological Seminary is a Christian Wesleyan seminary in the historical Methodist tradition located in Wilmore, Kentucky. It is the largest seminary of the Wesleyan-Holiness movement. It is known for its advocacy of egalitarianism, giving equal status for men and women in ministerial roles and for ordination. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada .
Asbury Theological Seminary's Online Degrees
ThM in Theology
Degree Concentrations
- Biblical Studies
- Intercultural Studies
- Theological Studies
- Required Credits: 30
- Format: Fully online
MBT in Biblical And Theological Foundations
- Required Credits: 39
- Format: Fully online
MA in Intercultural Studies
- Required Credits: 48
- Completion Time: 3 years
- Format: Fully online
MA in Leadership
- Required Credits: 48
- Completion Time: 3 years
- Format: Fully online
MA in Ministry
- Required Credits: 48
- Completion Time: 3 years
- Format: Fully online
MA in Ministry- Bilingual
- Required Credits: 48
- Completion Time: 3 years
- Format: Fully online
PhD in Philosophy
Degree Concentrations
- Biblical Studies
- Intercultural Studies
- Required Credits: 48
- Format: Fully online
MA in Biblical Studies
- Required Credits: 60
- Completion Time: 3 years
- Format: Fully online
MA in Theological Studies
Degree Concentrations
- Philosophy And Apologetics
- Spiritual Formation
- Anglican Studies
- Required Credits: 60
- Completion Time: 3 years
- Format: Fully online
MA in Marriage And Family Counseling
- Required Credits: 75
- Format: Fully online
How Much Does Asbury Theological Seminary Cost To Attend?
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
Asbury Theological Seminary's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 1,971 | 1,971 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Asbury Theological Seminary?
Asbury Theological Seminary is located at 204 N Lexington Ave, Wilmore, KY 40390-1199.
How Safe is Asbury Theological Seminary?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Asbury Theological Seminary publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Asbury Theological Seminary has a violent crime rate of 0.12% and a property crime rate of 0.06%. Wilmore has a violent crime rate of 0.02% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 0.47%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Asbury Theological Seminary Known For?
Asbury Theological Seminary is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Asbury Theological Seminary's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Asbury Theological Seminary's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Asbury Theological Seminary ranks #108 in the U.S. and #468 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesAsbury Theological Seminary ranks #1020 in the U.S. and #2692 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesWho Are Asbury Theological Seminary's Most Influential Alumni?
Asbury Theological Seminary's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Anthropology. Here are some of Asbury Theological Seminary's most famous alumni:
- J. Kenneth Grider
- An American theologian.
- David Toshio Tsumura
- A Japanese linguist.
- Ted Strickland
- An American politician in Ohio .
- Robert M. Bowman Jr.
- An American theologian.
- Victor P. Hamilton
- An American theologian.
- James W. Holsinger
- A Surgeon General nominee.
- John N. Oswalt
- A Theologian.
- Ken Schenck
- An American theologian.
- Kenneth J. Collins
- An American theologian and minister.
- Alan McMahan
- An American theologian.
