Payne Theological Seminary

Payne Theological Seminary is a private theological institution located in Wilberforce, Ohio. As one of the oldest African American theological seminaries in the United States, Payne prepares students for ministry and religious leadership through graduate-level theological education rooted in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) tradition.

The seminary offers graduate degrees in theology and ministry, including programs focused on divinity, religious leadership, and related disciplines. Specific enrollment figures, completion rates, and retention rates are not reflected in current IPEDS data. Prospective students should contact the seminary directly for current program and admission information.

Wilberforce is a small community in Greene County, Ohio, with a historically significant role in African American education. Payne Theological Seminary continues this legacy by training AME clergy and religious leaders to serve congregations nationally and internationally.