North American Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities
North American Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities (NAAMSCU) is a private, not-for-profit organization of colleges and universities associated with the United Methodist Church. The UMC has more colleges, universities, theological schools and preparatory schools related to it than any other Protestant denomination, and 107 schools are currently listed as meeting the approved guidelines of the University Senate.[1]
History[edit]
Chartered as the National Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities of The United Methodist Church (NASCUMC) in 1976, the organization revised its mission and purpose, expanded its membership, and changed its name in 2020 under the leadership of President Scott D. Miller (also President of Virginia Wesleyan University) and Mark Hanshaw, Associate General Secretary of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM).[2]
NAAMSCU comprises 94 colleges and universities, 13 seminaries, 11 historically black institutions and several private secondary schools. Institutions are represented by the chief executive officer and chaplain.
NAAMSCU is a voluntary association of educational institutions that are related to The United Methodist Church in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It exists to: Advance the work of education and scholarship in member institutions. Work cooperatively with United Methodist conferences, boards and agencies to address issues of mutual concern to the church and the academy. Work in partnership with the church to educate students for leadership and service to the global community. Foster and encourage the common good of member institutions. Strengthen the collegiality and camaraderie among member presidents, deans and heads of schools.
NAAMSCU was founded by GBHEM and is assisted by GBHEM's Division of Higher Education. All the institutions are historically affiliated with the church and its organizations. Several institutions, but not all, are legally autonomous under their own boards of trustees and separately chartered by their respective states. The NAAMSCU seeks to enable Methodist-related educational institutions and those with a Methodist tradition to cooperate through the development of common understandings.
US member schools [3][edit]
US member seminaries[edit]
The United Methodist Church maintains 13 denominational seminaries which are funded, in part, by the Methodist Ministerial Education Fund. They are listed below:
| Seminary | University | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Theological School | Drew University | 1867[4] | Madison, New Jersey |
| Candler School of Theology | Emory University | 1914[5] | Atlanta |
| Boston University School of Theology | Boston University | 1839[6] | Boston |
| Claremont School of Theology | 1885[7] | Claremont, California | |
| Duke Divinity School | Duke University | 1926[8] | Durham, North Carolina |
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | 1853[9] | Evanston, Illinois | |
| Iliff School of Theology | 1892[10] | Denver | |
| Methodist Theological School in Ohio | 1956[11] | Delaware, Ohio | |
| Perkins School of Theology | Southern Methodist University | 1911[12] | University Park, Texas |
| Saint Paul School of Theology | 1958[13] | Overland Park, Kansas | |
| United Theological Seminary | 1871[14] | Trotwood, Ohio | |
| Wesley Theological Seminary | 1882[15] | Washington, D.C. | |
| Gammon Theological Seminary | 1958[16] | Atlanta |
References[edit]
- ^ "GBHEM - North American Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities".
- ^ "Changes afoot for United Methodist schools' group". United Methodist News Service.
- ^ "GBHEM - NAAMSCU Directory of Schools".
- ^ "History". Drew University. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ "History". Emory University. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ "History". Boston University. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ "History". Claremont School of Theology. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ "About". Duke University. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ "Our History". Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ "Overview". Iliff School of Theology. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ "History". Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ "History". Southern Methodist University. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ "Saint Paul Facts". Saint Paul School of Theology. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ "History". United Theological Seminary. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ "About Our Seminary". Wesley Theological Seminary. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ "History". Wesley Theological Seminary. Retrieved November 23, 2012.