Asbury Seminary Alumni

06/02/2026

We are excited to announce that Dr. Kenneth J. Collins has been appointed the Paul S. and Jean R. Amos Endowed Chair in Wesleyan Theology at Asbury Theological Seminary.

Dr. Collins has recently served as Professor of Historical Theology and Wesley Studies for over 30 years and is internationally recognized as a leading authority on John Wesley and Wesleyan theology.

This endowed chair, established in connection with our upcoming Ph.D. in Theology program, is a testament to a generous donation from The Paul S. and Jean R. Amos Family Foundation.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Collins on this momentous and well-deserved appointment!

Read more about the new Amos Endowed Chair and Dr. Collins here: asbury.to/amos-chair

04/17/2026

12/09/2025

Triumphant Death is Dr. Christine Johnson's newly released book. Listen to the latest podcast release, "It's Elementary!"

🎙️ New Episode Alert! – It’s Elementary: “Triumphant Death”
What does it mean to die well—and why did early Methodists become known for it?

In this episode, Dr. Jessica LaGrone welcomes Dr. Christine Johnson, Associate Professor of Historical Theology and Wesleyan Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary, for a compelling conversation on John Wesley’s theology of death, the art of dying well, and the hope-filled vision of grace and holiness that transforms how we live and how we die.

👉 Listen now:
Apple Podcasts: http://asbury.to/ie-apple
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Asbury Seminary Podcasts Page: http://asbury.to/podcasts

12/08/2025

May the Light of Christ warm your home, strengthen your spirit, and surround you with peace in the days ahead. And may you know how deeply you are loved by God and by your Asbury family. Merry Christmas!

This is "2025 Christmas Greeting for Alumni" by ATS Formation & Academics on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

11/20/2025

The Beeson Center at Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the launch of its Course of Study in Ministerial Preparation for the Global Methodist Church!

Courses begin in late January 2026 and registration is now open.

Please see the website to register or for more information.

https://asburyseminary.edu/COURSE-OF-STUDY/

11/18/2025

Two New Podcasts from Asbury Theological Seminary!
Dive into conversations that inspire and equip you for a life of faith and leadership.

🎙️It’s Elementary – A weekly podcast exploring theological curiosity with Dr. David Watson and Dr. Jessica LaGrone.
🎙️WesWorld – A monthly podcast about all things Wesleyan and beyond with Maggie Ulmer, Dr. Scott Kisker, and Dr. David Watson.

Available on all major podcasting platforms!
👉Listen and subscribe now: asbury.to/podcasts

11/11/2025

We are honored to announce that Asbury’s very own Dr. Howard Snyder has been awarded the 2025 Marston Book Prize! You can purchase the book, Consider The Lillies: How Jesus Saves People and the Land, on Amazon now.

https://amzn.to/4hShV8s

Congratulations Dr. Snyder! 🎉

11/07/2025

Asbury Theological Seminary is honored to receive a $15 million gift from The Paul S. and Jean R. Amos Family Foundation to launch a new Ph.D. in Theology program and an endowed chair.

This transformative gift will fund the creation of a rigorous doctoral program designed to prepare scholars, educators, and thought leaders with global impact for service in academia, the church, and society.

“We are grateful for this extraordinary gift from the Paul S. and Jean R. Amos Family Foundation. This gift will help us to further our mission and maintain our commitment to deep theological inquiry. It will allow us to contribute in important ways to the formation of Wesleyan scholars who will shape the future of the church and the academy,” said Dr. David F. Watson, President of Asbury Theological Seminary. “We are deeply grateful for the Amos family’s vision and generosity towards our institution and the global church.”

Recruitment for the inaugural cohort of Ph.D. students is expected to begin in 2026, with the program officially launching in fall 2027.

To learn more, please visit: asbury.to/Amos

11/07/2025