Non-residential...contextual...
leadership-focused.
Our innovative MDiv program combines limited on-campus sessions with online study and an internship close to where you live. Financial aid available.
Pragmatic study plan:
- NON-RESIDENTIAL: We minimize on-campus sessions and supplement with online coursework.
- CONTEXTUAL: We help you link what you learn to the realities of your local ministry setting, the church, and the world.
- LEADERSHIP-FOCUSED: We emphasize formational and practical skills needed for effective leadership.
Local field education:
- RELEVANT: Reflects the charism of your place of ministry and includes leaders from your sponsoring parish/diocese.
- THOROUGH: 2-3-year service commitment with ongoing evaluations.
- COLLABORATIVE: You study congregational life by participating in, and contributing to its dynamics, story, and tradition—MORE HERE.
Rich curriculum
Coursework encompasses religious heritage; ministry and leadership; personal spiritual formation; contact and culture; and general electives. Required studies include 3 advanced-level courses taken alongside experienced practitioners from diverse ministry settings.
Highly flexible
- Hybrid courses with limited campus visits.
- Some courses are available 100% online.
- Electives can be taken at other seminaries.
Bexley Seabury is a seminary of the Episcopal Church offering an innovative, non-residential theological education in a generous spiritual and intellectual tradition. We equip lay and ordained leaders for bold inquiry in service of the Gospel and active engagement in congregational and community life.