Methodist Theological School in Ohio

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The Methodist Theological School in Ohio
Other name
MTSO, Methesco
Type Private
Established1956
Affiliation United Methodist Church
President Jay Rundell, M.Div.
Academic staff
18 Full-Time / 5 Part-Time
Administrative staff
24
Students103 FTE [1]
Location
Delaware
,
Ohio
,
United States

40°15′13″N83°03′36″W / 40.253695°N 83.060077°W / 40.253695; -83.060077 Coordinates: 40°15′13″N83°03′36″W / 40.253695°N 83.060077°W / 40.253695; -83.060077
Campus Suburban, 70 acres
Website www.mtso.edu

The Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) is a graduate theological school and seminary in Delaware, Ohio. MTSO is one of the 13 official seminaries of The United Methodist Church.

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MTSO is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools of The Higher Learning Commission and is also accredited 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. [2]

In addition to The United Methodist Church, MTSO students represent over a dozen faith traditions.

History

In April 1958, 48 members of the Provisional Organization for the Establishment of The Methodist Theological School in Ohio signed a document laying the groundwork for the construction of a new educational institution on 70 hillside acres in Central Ohio.

In 1959, $4 million had been raised for the project. In 1960 the first classes met on the new campus.

Rev. John W. Dickhaut was named as the first president of MTSO and Van Bogard Dunn was appointed as the first academic dean. Dickhaut served as president for 22 years. In 1963, the first graduating class of MTSO was all-male and included one African-American graduate. The first female graduated from MTSO in 1964.

During the 1960s, MTSO established a legacy of focus on issues relating to social justice. Many of the faculty and students protested racial discrimination in the United States during these years. In 1973, MTSO joined Trinity Lutheran Seminary and the Pontifical College Josephinum to form the Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus. In 1981, MTSO named Rev. Buford A. Dickinson as the successor to Dickhaut as the president. Dickinson served for five years and was succeeded by Rev. Dr. Norman E. "Ned" Dewire, who would serve for 20 years.

Rev. Jay Rundell was named the fourth president of MTSO on July 1, 2006, and serves as president of the institution. [3] Dr. Valerie Bridgeman is the academic dean. [4]

Academics

MTSO offers studies in multiple disciplines within the field of theological education. These include Biblical Studies, Pastoral Counseling, Historical Studies, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Theological Studies, the Study of Religion, Inter-Religious Relations, and Wesleyan Studies.

Students are required to engage in contextual education including field education, supervised internships, clinical pastoral education (CPE) units, and cross-cultural trips.

Faculty

MTSO currently has 18 Full-time and 5 Part-time members of the faculty.

Governance

MTSO is governed by a 19 member Board of Trustees.

Campus

The MTSO campus is 70 acres (280,000 m2). Facilities on the campus include: [5]

Outdoor facilities include a chapel, labyrinth, and walking trails. In 2013, MTSO announced a sustainability initiative that will make MTSO's campus more environmentally responsible.

Academics

MTSO offers multiple graduate degrees:

The school also offers several non-degree certificate programs. [7] [8]

Lecture Series

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References

  1. ↑ As of Fall 2018. "Fall 2018 Data - Full-Time Enrollment". Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  2. ↑ "Accreditation - MTSO". MTSO. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "History - MTSO". MTSO. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "Valerie Bridgeman - MTSO". MTSO. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  5. ↑ "Campus Map and Photos - MTSO". MTSO. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  6. ↑ "Master's Degree Programs - MTSO". MTSO. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  7. ↑ "Course of Study School of Ohio - MTSO". MTSO. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  8. ↑ "Academic Programs and Degree Requirements - MTSO". MTSO. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
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