Payne Theological Seminary
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Founded in 1894 by the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Payne Theological Seminary in Wilberforce, Ohio, holds the distinction of being the oldest standalone historically Black seminary in the United States. The institution is best known for its Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry programs, which deeply integrate classical theological education with African American religious heritage, liberation theology, and social justice leadership. Serving a diverse, ecumenical community of aspiring and practicing ministers, the seminary offers a flexible hybrid and digital learning environment tailored to working professionals, community organizers, and bi-vocational pastors.
Wikipedia:Payne Theological Seminary is an African Methodist Episcopal seminary in Wilberforce, Ohio. One of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, it is the oldest free-standing African-American seminary in the United States. Incorporated in 1894 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church, it was named after Daniel Alexander Payne, the founder of Wilberforce University. Payne was Senior Bishop of the AME Church at the time of the Seminary’s founding and served as its first dean. He was the first African-American college president.
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