United Methodist Information

Union Presbyterian Seminary has a consortium agreement with Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, which allows UPSem students to take courses at Wesley. Registration information can be found at the Wesley Theological Seminary website or from Dorothee Tripodi. Before you submit your application, you will need to see Dorothee Tripodi for a special code that will allow you to bypass the requirement for transcripts or recommendations. After submitting your application, you will also need a verification letter from the UPSem registrar or dean that you are in good standing.

Because different United Methodist conferences may have different requirements, we have provided you with links to specific conference information. Please check with the appropriate United Methodist conference office for the specific requirements of your conference and Dorothee Tripodi, United Methodist Advisor.

Virginia Conference

North Carolina Conference

Western North Carolina Conference

You can download a listing of Wesley and UPSem courses that meet common United Methodist requirements for ordination. Please note that travel seminars may or may not meet the mission requirements of a particular conference. Additionally, a preaching course is not mandated by the Discipline, so not all conferences will require preaching.

UPSem courses will count toward Wesley’s course prerequisites. Also, both seminaries’ policies state that students may not take supervised ministry and another course. However, students can set up their supervised ministry contract to allow one course, provided it does not overlap.

Wesley Course Listings