Reading List

In our experience, the pilgrimage is most meaningful when pilgrims have done some reading ahead of time to learn (or be reminded) about the history of the Methodist movement, the lives of the Wesleys, and the theology they taught and lived. If you have been to seminary, you may have read (and may even already own) many of these titles.

Note: You do not need to bring these books with you to England. The only book you need to bring with you is your Pilgrim’s Journal, which will be mailed to you a few weeks before departing for England. Your Pilgrim’s Journal will include resources for study, small group discussion, note-taking, and daily worship.

Note: This is the standard reading list for the pilgrimage. Select pilgrimages may have a different list from what is listed here, so be sure to visit your pilgrimage page for a current list.

Reading List

Required Reading

Hymnody and Worship

  • Cover of John & Charles Wesley: Selections from Their Writings and Hymns – Annotated & Explained

    John & Charles Wesley:  Selections from Their Writings and Hymns – Annotated & Explained

    Chilcote, Paul W.

    Wesleyan Theology

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    ISBN 978-1594733093

Pilgrimage-Inspired

Wesleyan Theology

  • Cover of Recapturing the Wesleys' Vision: An Introduction to the Faith of John and Charles Wesley

    Recapturing the Wesleys’ Vision: An Introduction to the Faith of John and Charles Wesley

    Chilcote, Paul W.

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop.org

    ISBN 978-0830827435

Optional Reading

Fiction

Hymnody and Worship

Pilgrimage-Inspired

Travel

Wesleyan History

Wesleyan Practice

Wesleyan Theology