Master of Divinity West Virginia In-Context Program

The In-Context Master of Divinity degree program is designed for clergy and those preparing to enter full-time ministry as ordained religious leaders who are not in a geographic area served readily by a United Methodist seminary.

Quick Facts

Director of United's West Virginia In-Context Program: Janet Flanagan
E-mail: jflanagan@united.edu
Phone: 304-342-9222
Fax: 304-342-9219
Address: 1705 Rolling Hills Road
Charleston, WV 25314

Course work is shared between the main campus in Ohio and the West Virginia site.

The West Virginia site uses the library, classroom and faculty resources of West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon.

In-Context Overview

The In-Context Master of Divinity degree program is designed for clergy and those preparing to enter full-time ministry as ordained religious leaders in geographic areas that are not, otherwise, readily served by a United Methodist seminary.

The curriculum for the West Virginia program is structured by design and course schedule to meet the personal and professional needs and interests of those pursuing theological education while ministering to local churches clustered in this specific area. It meets the requirements for ordination in most major Protestant denominations.

Designed with the same rigor as the Trotwood program, the In-Context curriculum is comprehensive in academic focus and process. It includes the disciplines appropriate to theological understanding and ministerial practice, intentional and supervised engagement in ministry and membership in a community of faith and caring.

Courses for this program are offered on Fridays and Saturdays. Normally, at least four years of full-time study are required for completion.

This program, which began in 1995, uses the library, classroom and faculty resources of West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon. Approved adjunct faculty members from neighboring institutions also serve as instructors. Faculty and coursework are shared between the campus in Ohio and the West Virginia site.

See the M.Div. Degree description for additional details and requirements.