Location

Payne Theological Seminary is located in the historic and scenic city of Wilberforce, Ohio, home to Wilberforce University, Central State, and the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center. This historic community is saturated with references to prominent names and events from African American history.

As part of a larger academic community in Wilberforce, Payne Theological Seminary is ideally situated for intellectual vigor and scholarship. Considering the role the Wilberforce community has played in the educational and cultural development of African American life, Payne students have a unique opportunity to experience its historical richness. Study at Payne provides the occasion for participation in the life of this historic community, and yet it offers an atmosphere for quiet study and reflection.

Wilberforce is approximately three miles northeast of Xenia (U.S. Route 42 East) and 18 miles southeast of Dayton (U.S. Route 35). It is situated within an urban megalopolis including the cities of Dayton and Springfield with a total population of 700,000. Metro service is available to Dayton from Wilberforce. Other cities within easy driving distance include Cincinnati and Columbus.