Methodist Theological School in Ohio

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The Methodist Theological School in Ohio, commonly known as "Methesco", is one of the 13 official seminaries of The United Methodist Church.

MTSO is a partner in the Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus, along with Trinity Lutheran Seminary and the Pontifical College Josephinum. The seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada to provide post-baccalaureate professional and academic degree programs to educate persons for the practice of ministry and for teaching and research in the theological disciplines.

In addition to The United Methodist Church, MTSO students represent over 20 other Christian denominations. The school offers special support to seminarians who are affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the United Church of Christ.

History

The Methodist Church authorized the establishment of two new seminaries at the 1956 General Conference. With support and guidance from Bishop Hazen G. Werner and under the direction of its first president, Rev. John W. Dickhaut, construction began two years later. In 1960, the school welcomed its inaugural class.

In 2006, the seminary named Reverend Jay Rundell as president.

Campus

The MTSO campus occupies 70 acres (280,000 m²) of rolling^{[citation needed]} woods outside of Delaware, Ohio, on the banks of the Olentangy River about 12 miles (19 km) north of Columbus. With recent additions and renovations the school now has a full set^{[citation needed]} of facilities on its campus:

• Werner Hall - administration building
• Gault Hall - teaching and learning center
• Dickhaut Library
• Alford Centrum - worship center
• Burgett Preaching Chapel
• Dunn Dining Hall
• Dewire Residence Hall
• Helen Werner Apartment Building
• Kleist Manor Apartments

Outdoor facilities include a chapel, spiritual labyrinth, and walking trails.

Degree programs

• Master of Divinity (MDiv)
• Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE)
• Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
• Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries (MACM, previously MA/ADAM)
• Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

The Master of Divinity degree program includes several requirements to prepare the student for ministry outside of the school. At least one course must be taken in an ecumenical context, typically on the campus of Trinity Lutheran Seminary or the Pontifical College Josephinum. The cross cultural immersion experience exposes the student to Christianity in a different culture. Recent trips include Korea, Japan, Israel, Russia, Namibia, and Latin America. The field education requirement provides the student with practical ministerial experience.^{[citation needed]}

Other academic programs

• Course of Study in The United Methodist Church
• Certification in the Advanced Course of Study in the United Methodist Church
• Certification for Deacon in The United Methodist Church

Lecture series

• Schooler Institute on Preaching is held every fall and features a well-known preacher. The weekend event includes workshops and continuing education.
• Williams Lectures on Theology

Notable faculty/staff

• Francis Enmer Kearns - Visiting Professor
• Edwin Charles Boulton - Adjunct Professor of Homiletics
• Judith Craig - Bishop in Residence and a Visiting Professor of Leadership
• Vergel L. Lattimore - Air National Guard Brigadier General

Notable alumni/ae

• Hae-Jong Kim, retired bishop of The United Methodist Church.
• Joseph Sprague, retired bishop of The United Methodist Church.
• Dagmar Braun Celeste (former first lady of Ohio) - Master's Degree in Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Ministry
• James W. Moore (an acclaimed preacher and pastor, and Abingdon Press' top selling author) - Masters of Divinity, 1963
• John B. Ellington, Jr., Air National Guard Major General

External links

• Methodist Theological School in Ohio