"Ecumenism and Reconciliation for the 21st Century" is designed in conjunction with the Washington Theological Consortium. This program takes advantage of Washington's unique resources for cutting-edge study of ecumenism and reconciliation to equip a new generation of leaders to balance the essentials of denominational identity with the imperatives of local church mission, reconciliation and public witness. Pastors as ecumenical leaders and ecumenical leaders as pastors will need an increasing knowledge of and sensitivity to the differences that enrich and divide Christians. This doctor of ministry in Ecumenism and Reconciliation will integrate the knowledge and the pastoral sensitivity needed for effective leadership in the local congregation and beyond.

Application deadline is October 1, 2001. The first required term, January 7 to 18, 2002, will be held at Wesley Theological Seminary with subsequent terms including an immersion trips to Belfast and Dublin, Ireland.

The Doctor of Ministry, a thirty academic hour program, is natural continuing education step for clergy who want to pursue focused study. Applicants must have a strong academic record in their Masters of Divinity from an institution accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, and have been three years in active ministry since graduation. In this new program, the first eighteen academic hours are a series of three intensive two-week seminars. Then elective hours focus on one's D.Min. project. Upon graduation, the seminary hopes Doctor of Ministry graduates function as resource persons for the regional church. For more information, please visit the Wesley Theological Seminary website ( http://www.wesleysem.edu/).

The Doctor of Ministry Program is directed by Dr. Lewis Parks, Associate Dean for Church Leadership Development, who can be contacted at 202-885-6481, or email lparks@wesleysem.edu.

For details and application materials contact the Office of Admissions at Wesley Theological Seminary, 4500 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-5690. You may call 202-885-8659 or 1-800-882-4987, or e-mail at admiss@wesleysem.edu