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Wesley Biblical Seminary

Mission Statement:

“Wesley Biblical Seminary is a multi-denominational, graduate school of theology within the evangelical, Wesleyan-Arminian tradition. The mission of the seminary is to provide graduate-level, theological education for persons preparing for Christian service. This mission is accomplished by nurturing the spiritual life of the students, guiding the development of their biblical and theological understanding, and improving their ministry skills. The desired outcome is persons who are competently prepared to fulfill their role in the global mission of the church.”

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Address:

787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39286

www.wbs.edu

Phone:

General: (601) 366-8880
Admissions: (601) 366-8880 x110
Financial aid: (601) 366-8880 x110

Degrees offered:

Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies

Classification:

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Highest degree offered: Masters and first-professional
Carnegie class: Theological seminaries and other specialized faith-related institutions

These institutions primarily offer religious instruction or train members of the clergy.

Enrollment Information:

Total enrollment:125
Total undergraduate:0
Total graduate:32
Total professional:93
 
Total full-time:60
Full-time undergraduate:0
Full-time graduate:8
Full-time professional:52
 
Total part-time:65
Part-time undergraduate:0
Part-time graduate:24
Part-time professional:41
 
Men total:88
Women total:37
 
Nonresident alien: 15 (12.00%)
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1 (00.80%)
Asian or Pacific Islander: 0 (00.00%)
Black non-Hispanic: 25 (20.00%)
Hispanic: 3 (02.40%)
White non-Hispanic: 81 (64.80%)
Race/ethnicity unknown: 0 (00.00%)