Welcome to the website for the John Leland Center for Theological Studies, better known as Leland Seminary! Whether you are a prospective student, a local church minister or lay leader, or just someone interested in theological education, we encourage you to join us as we prepare men and women for Christian ministry. Leland’s cutting-edge curriculum and international faculty are well-suited for the cosmopolitan environment of the greater Washington, D.C. area. With strong ties to a wide range of churches and denominations, Leland boasts one of the most ethnically and racially diverse student bodies among area seminaries.