Asbury Theological Seminary is a Christian Wesleyan seminary in the historical Methodist tradition located in Wilmore, Kentucky . It is the largest seminary of the Wesleyan-Holiness movement . It is known for its advocacy of egalitarianism , giving equal status for men and women in ministerial roles and for ordination. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).
8-454: Asbury Theological Seminary was founded in Wilmore, Kentucky, in 1923 by its first president, Henry Clay Morrison , who was at the time the president of Asbury College . In 1940, Asbury Seminary separated from the college in order to satisfy accreditation requirements. Because of the proximity of the two schools (across the street), similar names, and common theological heritage, many people confuse
16-577: A holiness school founded by John Wesley Hughes in Wilmore, Kentucky hired Morrison as its president. With the help of Morrison's Pentecostal Herald readers and his nationwide reputation as a holiness preacher, Morrison was able to pay off large debts owed by the college, saving it from financial ruin and increasing its reputation and student body in the process. Morrison was instrumental in founding Asbury Theological Seminary in 1923. After stepping down as president of Asbury College in 1925, Morrison
24-480: A Methodist evangelist grew rapidly from his home state of Kentucky to most other states and many foreign countries. The camp meeting became one of his favorite evangelistic venues, and throughout the rest of his life Morrison gave much time and effective leadership to this religious movement. William Jennings Bryan regarded Morrison to be "the greatest pulpit orator on the American continent." In 1910 Asbury College ,
32-623: Is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award master's and doctoral degrees. It is an accredited member of The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Asbury Theological Seminary does not, within the context of its religious principles, heritage, mission, and goals, discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, physical impairment, or gender in
40-467: The Boyd's Creek Meetinghouse near Glasgow, Kentucky . Soon after he felt a call to the ministry. He was licensed to preach at the age of 19 and began his work as circuit rider and station pastor. In 1890 Morrison left the pastorate and moved into evangelism. He also began editing a religious publication called The Old Methodist , which later became the widely read Pentecostal Herald . Morrison's reputation as
48-505: The administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship, and loan programs, athletic or other school-administered programs. The seminary is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Asbury Theological Seminary has four academic schools. 37°51′44.34″N 84°39′39.56″W / 37.8623167°N 84.6609889°W / 37.8623167; -84.6609889 Henry Clay Morrison Henry Clay Morrison (March 10, 1857 — March 24, 1942)
56-459: The relationship between the college and the seminary. While they are separate institutions, the schools maintain a collegial relationship that benefits both communities. In addition to the main campus at Wilmore , the seminary offers courses through online learning and extension sites in Memphis, Tenn., Tulsa, Okla., Colorado Springs, Colo., Tampa, Fla. and Orlando, Fla. Asbury Theological Seminary
64-517: Was a Methodist evangelist, editor, and president of Asbury College . He is not to be confused with Henry Clay Morrison (b. May 30, 1842), a Methodist bishop from Tennessee. Morrison was born in Bedford , Trimble County , Kentucky. His parents died when he was very young, and he was reared by his paternal grandfather in Barren County . Morrison was converted at the age of 13 in a Methodist revival at
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