About - Payne Theological Seminary

Philosophy

Vision Statement

To be recognized as a global leader in distance theological education.

Mission Statement

To prepare leaders for ministry in the African-American tradition of liberation, reconciliation, social justice, and the dignity of all humankind.

Core Values

Our values guide all areas of the infrastructure, operations and academics of the institution.

Numbers

500+

Graduated Students

150+

Current Students

127

Years of History

Denominations Present

20+

Faculty

Educational Partnerships

History

Institutional Effectiveness

Degree Retention Rate

Master of Divinity:

83.3%

Alumni Vocational Placement

Master of Divinity:

95.5%

Degree Retention Rate

Doctor of Ministry:

76.1%

Leadership

Our Faculty

Learn more about our core faculty, associate faculty, and adjunct faculty.

Faculty

Our President

Learn more about our President, Michael Joseph Brown, Ph.D.

President

Our Staff

Learn more and access contact information for our staff.

Staff

Accreditation

Payne Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved:

Master of Divinity (MDiv) Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

See Statement of Educational Effectiveness

Payne Affiliations

Student Government Association

Alumni

Friends for Payne

African Methodist Episcopal Church

Anderson Ecumenical Institute

Assessment of Student Academic Achievement

Improving Student Learning

The Board of Trustees, faculty and staff affirm that student learning is at the core of our purpose as a seminary.

Educational Partnership

Payne has cultivated partnerships with esteemed academic institutions around the country and globally.

Online Learning

Online learning at Payne Theological Seminary offers alternative modes of instructional delivery for students.

Campus Safety

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2018

2019

Core Values

Excellence

The embodiment of, and the passion for, high standards and that level of achievement that surpasses the envisioned norm and the expected best desired results.

Tolerance

The unreserved acceptance of the universal concepts of love, justice and forgiveness that find expression in the capacity to be inclusive of and open to difference.

Servant Leadership

A responsible steward who serves with care, humility, strength of character and boldness as he/she articulates his/her vision and inspires and guides others toward embracing a higher ideal of the institution’s mission.

Spiritual Formation

An ongoing process of opening one’s self to God’s revelation within an environment that enhances the individual’s growth and transformation and helps one realize his/her divine and human potential.