History
Asbury Theological Seminary was founded in Wilmore, Kentucky in 1923 by its first president, Henry Clay Morrison, who was at the time the president of Asbury College. In 1940, Asbury Seminary separated from the college in order to satisfy accreditation requirements. Because of the proximity of the two schools (across the street), similar name, and common theological heritage, many people confuse the relationship between the College and the Seminary. While they are separate institutions, the schools maintain a collegial relationship that benefits both communities. The current president of Asbury Seminary is Dr. Timothy Tennent, Ph.D., who has served as the eighth President since July 1, 2009.
Past Presidents of Asbury Seminary:
- 1. Henry Clay Morrison (Founding to 1942)
- 2. J.C. McPheeters (1942 to 1962)
- 3. Frank Stanger (1962 to 1982)
- 4. David McKenna (1982 to 1994)
- 5. Maxie Dunnam (1994 to 2004)
- 6. Jeff Greenway (2004 to 2006)
- 7. Ellsworth Kalas (2006 to 2009)
- 8. Timothy Tennent (2009 to Present)
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