Wesleyan

Wesleyan refers to several related uses rooted in the work of John Wesley (1703–1791) and the religious movement that developed from his preaching within Anglicanism, later forming the Methodist tradition. In theology and church life, Wesleyan describes beliefs and practices derived from Wesley, notably the emphasis on personal faith, social action, and the doctrine of holiness. In many Wesleyan traditions, sanctification or entire sanctification is taught as a subsequent grace or second work of grace in the Christian life.

The Wesleyan Church is a Protestant denomination within the Holiness movement that maintains Wesleyan doctrinal heritage and emphasizes mission, evangelism, and holiness in its teaching and practice.

Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts university in Middletown, Connecticut. Founded in 1831 as a nonsectarian institution, it offers programs across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences and supports campus research and the arts. It is widely known for its programs in theater, creative writing, and sciences; alumni include Lin-Manuel Miranda, among others.

The name Wesleyan is also used by other educational institutions and organizations and, more broadly, by denominations and congregations that identify with John Wesley's theological legacy.