The Methodist Theological University,
the earliest school of theological education in Korea.
GWLP
Global Wesleyan Leadership Program (GWLP)
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Purpose
Graduate (Graduate School of Theology, Graduate School of Pastoral Theology) Th.M. program or non-degree program to produce pastors and lay leaders that will exercise the Wesleyan spirit and spiritual leadership in the global mission field.
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Eligibility
Those who fall under either of the following, among applicants who have passed the international graduate admission process;
- Applicants that fit the above mentioned purpose and that have been recommended by the bishop or pastor of their church or, recommended by a pastor or missionary of the Korean Methodist Church.
- Those deemed by the Graduate School Committee to be equivalent as above.
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Programs Offered
- Master of Theology (Th.M.)Specially offered for missionary purposes. Those who have graduated from regular, foreign universities or those deemed by the Graduate School Committee to have equivalent qualification may apply.
- Non-Degree Program (Research Program or Open Courses): Less than a year long. The eligibility is the same as above.
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Enrollment Period and Credits
- Th.M. ProgramThere are four semesters in a year. The program must be completed in 4 years with a minimum of 46 credits.
- Non-Degree Program (Research Program or Open Courses)The program is 1-year long. It must be completed in 3 years. Students can earn less than 20 credits.
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Curriculum
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Th.M. (1-Year Program)
4 Semesters + Master’s Thesis (6 Credits)
- Spring Semester
- Christian Leadership (3hr)
- Wesleyan Heritage (3hr)
- Wesley’s Sermon and Preaching (3hr)
- Practicing Wesley’s Means of Grace and Small Group Ministry (1hr)
- Summer Semester (Intensive)
- Pastoral Leadership for the 21st Century (3hr)
- Wesleyan Theology in this Globe (3hr)
- Glocal Mission and Wesley (3hr)
- Practicing Wesley’s Means of Grace and Small Group Ministry (1hr)
- Fall Semester
- Wesley’s Leadership Today (3hr)
- Understanding the Bible from Wesleyan Perspective (3hr)
- Holistic Ministry of the Korean Churches (3hr)
- Practicing Wesley’s Means of Grace and Small Group Ministry (1hr)
- Winter Semester (Intensive)
- Teaching Ministry for Wesleyan Leadership (3hr)
- Wesleyan Network in this Globe (3hr)
- Corporate Worship from Wesleyan Perspective (3hr)
- Practicing Wesley’s Means of Grace and Small Group Ministry (1hr)
- Spring Semester
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Non-Degree Program (Research Program or Open Courses)
Required Number of Semesters + Thesis (2 Credits)
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Details
- All courses are taught in English.
- Every semester, a renowned professor shall be invited and teach a Wesleyan Leadership course (3 Credits).
- Apart from the Leadership courses, each semester, a new Wesleyan theoretical and practical course shall be established (Two 3-Credit Courses).
- Spiritual training using the Wesleyan Means of Grace (1 Credit)
- Students will be allowed to substitute up to 3 courses that they fail to complete with substitution courses or research assignments.
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