Indiana Wesleyan University
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    Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. The University was founded in 1920 as Marion College and is committed to liberal arts and professional education.

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    Indiana Wesleyan University offers over 280 academic programs, certificates and endorsements in business, technology, education, science, ministry, nursing and more. We offer program options online, on campus in Marion, IN, and at our onsite regional centers in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

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    God has gifted you with a unique set of gifts—on purpose, and for the purpose of changing the world in a way that only you can. We are here to help you discover, clarify or develop that calling. The world is waiting.

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    Whether your intent is to complete an associate degree, finish your bachelor's degree, prepare for special education licensure, enter the world of higher learning with a master's degree, pursue a doctoral degree, or earn one of our many certificates, our education programs are designed specifically for your busy lifestyle.

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The School of Theology and Ministry will help you discover and carry out God's calling for your life. You will be taught and mentored by faculty who are committed Christ-followers, live under the authority of God's Word, have respect for the Church and love students. Your classroom experience will be enriched by being regularly involved in ministry at prisons, nursing homes, homeless shelters, YMCA activities, public school outreach, local church ministry and church plants.

Our students represent over 40 Christian denominations so you will be welcomed in a diverse, Christ-centered community. Your classes will be biblically and theologically solid, but also practical. With dozens of academic programs offered by the School of Theology and Ministry, you can tailor your IWU education to fit your chosen vocation. Most of the undergraduate programs can be completed in three years, saving you both time and money.

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Outstanding Faculty

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Sarah Farmer
Assistant Professor | Ph.D.; M.Div.

As a practical theologian, Sarah not only teaches community development courses, but also teaches in the areas of faith formation, youth ministry, and transformative pedagogy. Before coming to Indiana Wesleyan University in the Fall of 2018, Sarah served as an associate research scholar and lecturer at Yale Divinity School and helped direct the Adolescent Faith and Flourishing Program at Yale Center for Faith and Culture. Sarah received her M.Div and PhD from Emory University, where she taught as an adjunct faculty and co-directed a Certificate in Theological Studies Program at a Women’s Prison.

Sarah co-founded the Youth Arts and Peace Camp in Chester, Penn., and worked with the Youth Hope-Builders Academy at Interdenominational Theological Center. She is co-author with Anne E. Streaty Wimberly of Raising Hope: 4 Paths to Courageous Living for Black Youth.

She does speaking/consulting work related to community development.

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Indiana Wesleyan is a very unique place. It is a community in which you can have the opportunity to address your instructors not only as professors and as doctor, but also as brother, sister.

Kenneth | Christian Ministries

Academic Programs

  • Bible as Second Major
  • Biblical and Theological Studies
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  • Pastoral Ministries Double Major
  • Worship Studies and Music Ministry
  • Youth Ministries

Blog

Kyle Ferguson is baptized by Dr. Lo in
IWU Student Experiences Life Change in New Testament Course

Jan. 24, 2022

Calling Profile: Isaiah

Jan. 20, 2021

When To Say Yes and When To Say No

Jan. 13, 2021

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Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership.

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