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Roberts In New York City

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Roberts In New York City

Rupert Hayles

Message From the President

Communities across the world are longing for hope, churches want to strengthen their impact, and a generation of young people are searching for direction.

Yet we recognize the challenges: a culture often indifferent to faith, a workforce demanding highly skilled professionals, and a growing need for accessible, high-quality Christian education.

Since our founding in 1866, Roberts Wesleyan University and Northeastern Seminary have been committed to transforming lives through rigorous academics and deep spiritual formation. Looking ahead, we see an urgent need for Christ-centered education in New York City.

In response, we are launching a new learning location at the Hub in Manhattan to equip believers in New York City. Our students will learn how to engage with the world’s greatest challenges and respond in meaningful, local ways.

As we take this step forward, we invite our entire Roberts community to pray for and support us. May God bless this next chapter of our journey, and may He use us to transform lives for His glory.

-President Rupert A. Hayles, Jr.

What Are We Offering?

6-9PM Mondays starting October 27 in Midtown Manhattan

Ministry to the Doubting

Course Description:

The student learns how to interact effectively with non-believers and with Christians who are experiencing doubts in their faith, through study, discussion and practice (role-play and/or interactions with guests who are experiencing doubts). Students learn how to argue for the reasonability of the Christian faith, and how it is that we can know that Christ is real. The foundation for this involves understanding individuals as whole persons with backgrounds, emotions, desires, and biases. Students work towards developing and expressing in interactions with others the virtues of intellectual and spiritual humility grounded in love. The class covers direct ways of knowing, theistic and Christian arguments, challenges to theistic and Christian belief, and resources for responding to these challenges. It also addresses various approaches to doctrinal issues that parishioners often struggle with.

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Why New York City?

Strategic Location

NYC shapes culture, business, and ministry worldwide. It’s where Christian leaders can make the greatest difference.

Meeting a Need

NYC needs more accessible, high-quality Christian education. We're making it accessible for those called to serve.

Strengthening the Church

Partnering with local churches means raising up bold, faith-driven leaders who will make a lasting difference in the city.

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DaSilva, Hayles, Durso in Times Square

Pictured left to right: Simao DaSilva, Rupert Hayles Jr., and Adam Durso

These leaders are driving forward our mission to expand access to faith-based higher education in New York City. With a passion for Christian leadership, ministry training, and community transformation, they're committed to helping students discover their God-given purpose and pursue their calling through flexible, high-quality academic courses in ministry, education, business, and more.

This new NYC learning location is a bold step in bringing accessible Christian college education to those ready to make a difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Roberts Wesleyan University was founded in 1866 by Benjamin Titus Roberts, whose radical commitment to Jesus Christ led him to advocate for holiness, equality, and justice. His vision of cultivating both the mind and heart through education lives on today.

Roberts Wesleyan has grown into New York’s leading university for character education, offering more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Through integrated Christian values, faculty help students grow spiritually while gaining practical knowledge to serve others with compassion, justice, and integrity in their chosen careers.

Founded in 1998, Northeastern Seminary is a graduate school of theology located on the Roberts campus, offering Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Doctor of Ministry, and certificate programs to equip students for faithful, effective ministry.

Both institutions share a calling with the Church to equip men and women to live out their faith with wisdom, integrity, and purpose. While the Church engages through discipleship, the university provides Christ-centered education, strengthening Christian leadership across every sphere of life.

Roberts Wesleyan sees a growing need for accessible, relevant Christian education in the heart of the city.

The Manhattan learning location, paired with new online programs, brings education closer to where people live, work, and serve - especially young adults, professionals, and ministry leaders.

We are partnering with local churches to offer coursework, internships, and leadership training that empower students to serve and make a meaningful impact within the city.

Churches are invited to support scholarships, identify and encourage future students, and form learning cohorts.

Pastors can also connect congregants with resources and upcoming events to support the mission of Christian education in the city.

Roberts Wesleyan University will offer online and in-person courses in business, healthcare leadership, and more; Northeastern Seminary will offer its Biblical coursework in an online format

The goal is to create a vibrant community of students—young adults, professionals, and church members—being equipped academically and spiritually and then sent back to serve in their churches, workplaces, and neighborhoods.

Tuition rates at our Manhattan location are in line with our commitment to providing accessible education. Financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans are available to help support you.

The admissions process is the same as for our other locations. You can apply online, and our admissions team will guide you through the steps to help you get started on your educational journey.

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