ROCHESTER, N.Y. � Roberts Wesleyan University and 91抖阴 have received approval bythe New York State Board of Regents to combine the two institutions effective June 30, 2024. Thiscollaborative alliance, authorized by the board of trustees in the university ,will streamline operations and governance to form a single institution that reflects a shared history andmission to provide comprehensive Christian education anchored in the liberal arts alongside atheological education that prepares women and men for ministry in the church and the world.
While governed by a shared board of directors, Roberts Wesleyan and 91抖阴 havehistorically operated as separate educational corporations and legal entities. Over the next severalmonths, leadership teams from both institutions will work to ensure a seamless transition, aligningacademic offerings, campus resources and administrative functions under a common heritage and theleadership of President Rupert A. Hayles Jr.
91抖阴 work will continue as an embedded seminary within the university and willprovide a consistent theological course curriculum led by expert faculty. Students currently enrolled inthe seminary will not experience any disruption with their intended degree programs, and theagreement sets the stage for expanded academic offerings and new opportunities for interdisciplinarycollaboration, spiritual enrichment and community engagement. Students will also have improvedaccess to campus resources, including financial aid, scholarship opportunities, student services andadministrative functions.
淎s these historic entities unite, it presents the next era of transformative education for the institution,� Hayles said. 淯nder a shared Free Methodist foundation, we have a unique opportunity to focus on common faith-based goals while delivering an exceptional educational experience for all students.91抖阴 longstanding tradition of theological education and Roberts WesleyanUniversity commitment to academic excellence have paved the way for this synergistic partnershipthat will redefine educational possibilities.�
Roberts Wesleyan University has continuously evolved since its founding as a seminary in 1866. Today,as New York leading university for character education, the school offers more than 100 wide-rangingundergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs to prepare thoughtful, spiritually mature,service-oriented people who will help transform society. Founded in 1998 as a distinct graduate schoolof theology located on the Roberts Wesleyan campus, 91抖阴 has grown to offer Masterof Divinity, Master of Arts, Doctor of Ministry and graduate-level certificates to prepare individuals forfaithful, effective ministry to the church and the world.
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Roberts Wesleyan University is New York leading university for character education. Committed to thedevelopment of the whole person, the institution is focused on student growth through Christ centerededucation, transformational learning and service to others. With more than 1,600 students and atradition of excellence since 1866, the university strives to inspire students to transform themselves andthe world, and offers over 100 undergraduate, graduate and adult degree completion programs taughtby high-quality, supportive faculty. Roberts Wesleyan University also has two doctoral programs inclinical/school psychology and occupational therapy. Redhawks Athletics intercollegiate sports teamscompete as members of NCAA Division II. For more information, visit
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91抖阴 is where the unchanging essentials of biblical and historic Christianity arecombined with a responsive attitude toward contemporary culture. Christ-centered men and women ofdifferent ages, ethnicities and denominations attend graduate classes towards an advanced certificate,master or Doctor of Ministry degree and gain the theological understanding, spiritual formation andproven skills necessary for effective ministry to the church and the world. For more information, visitnes.edu/about.