Forming women and men for ministry
MISSION & PURPOSE
The Mission of Western Theological Seminary
By God’s grace, Western Theological Seminary forms women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world.
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“Regardless of where God has called you, you will be ready to go”
Dr. Felix Theonugraha
President of Western Theological Seminary
UPCOMING EVENTS
AROUND WTS
13
JulSymposium on Disability and Ministry 2024
08:30 AM - 03:30 PM
05
AugOnline Orientation
Aug 05 - Aug 16 ,All Day
23
AugNew Student Orientation
All Day
26
AugFall Semester 2024
Aug 26 - Dec 13 ,All Day
30
SepDoxology 2024
Sep 30 - Oct 02 ,All Day
14
OctFall Abbey Retreat
Oct 14 - Oct 15 ,All Day
16
OctFall Course Intensives
Oct 16 - Oct 18 ,All Day
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JanSpring 2025 Semester
Jan 06 - Apr 25 ,All Day
10
FebSpring Abbey Retreat
Feb 10 - Feb 11 ,All Day
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FebSpring Course Intensives
Feb 12 - Feb 14 ,All Day
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MarSpring Break
Mar 31 - Apr 04 ,All Day
The Commons Online
News, stories, and resources from the WTS community to the Church.
WTS Partners with A Rocha for Creation Care Project
Western Theological Seminary (WTS) is excited to announce a new partnership with A Rocha USA, a...
WTS Commencement Address – April 27, 2024
What a beautiful sight you all are! And what a privilege it is to give this thing called a...
Sabbath and Servitude
Things My Grandmothers Taught Me People often ask me, “How do you celebrate Sabbath?” My answer to...
Sabbath and Justice
Sister Act I’ve met a lot of wonderful Presbyterian women in the last year at events all over the...
Sabbath and Community
We're All in This Together Congratulations on reaching the end of the Celebrating Sabbath study! I...
Sabbath and Self-Care
Here lies a woman who always was tired; She lived in a world where too much was required. Could...
From the Commons
DO WE STILL NEED SEMINARY?
In the age of Google, where seemingly endless content is at our fingertips, why is formal theological education still important?
WHY SEMINARY?
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WHO WE ARE
MEET THE FACULTY
WTS faculty are always available to guide and support students as they pursue their education. As importantly, our professors are deeply involved in congregational ministry and several offer the unique perspectives of having served as pastors.
Summertime is a great time to visit Western Theological Seminary! Interested in learning more about becoming a student at WTS? Learn more and apply by visiting the link in our bio.
The new Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at WTS seeks to equip women and men to be wise, competent, humble, and hopeful practitioners; who are attuned to their own selves and stories while remaining anchored in God’s story of redemption and restoration.
Applications are currently being accepted for fall 2024. To apply or learn more, visit counseling.westernsem.edu (link in bio).
Admiring our view on the first day of summer! ☀️
Dr. Madison Pierce (@madisonpiercephd) shares about the book of Hebrews in her digital course with Seminary Now (@seminarynow).
Learn more about this course and others from WTS professors by visiting the link in our bio. Use code SUMMER to access the summer sale.
Western Theological Seminary is excited to announce a new partnership with A Rocha USA, a leading organization dedicated to environmental stewardship, which has been awarded a significant grant of $625,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. As part of the Thriving Congregations Initiative, this grant marks the inception of the eagerly anticipated church partners program.
Entitled “Churches of Restoration,” this innovative program empowers church communities nationwide to deepen their commitment to caring for creation. Visit the link in our bio to read more.
The Symposium on Disability and Ministry is an annual opportunity for pastors and ministry leaders to engage in issues related to disability and ministry. Join us in one month for the 2024 symposium on Saturday, July 13.
Dr. Rochelle Sheuermann of Wheaton College will deliver a plenary lecture entitled “Disability and God’s Mission: An Invitation to Evangelism.”
The symposium, hosted by the Center for Disability and Ministry, is free to all participants and includes breakfast, lunch, and a time for networking. Visit the link in our bio for more details or to register today.
Take a look back at our last chapel service of the spring semester! We joined together to celebrate communion and hear testimonies from three graduating students: Shaundra Fairfield (MA ’24), Samuel Mbabaali (ThM ’24), and Andrew Arndt (DMin ’24).
Watch a recording of the service by visiting the link in our bio.
Intercultural Immersion experiences offer students the opportunity to travel to other cultural contexts to experience the diverse character of the church’s witness and mission.
As part of a May 2024 Intercultural Immersion course, students traveled to the US-Mexico border with Dr. Madison Pierce as their guide. The group partnered with Frontera de Gracia ministries to serve and learn near El Paso, TX, and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.
“When I came to Western, I met so many people who wanted to build up each student and dive into what they’re passionate about.”
Vanessa Funk (MDiv ’24) shares how her education at Western Theological Seminary helped shape and expand her vocational calling to ministry.
Learn more about becoming a student by visiting the link in our bio.
We’re still celebrating our 2024 grads! 🎉 To view the full album of commencement photos, visit the link in our bio.
Each year, the Faith and Illness Initiative, hosted by the Girod Chair at WTS, brings together scholars, pastors, medical professionals, and students to explore a pressing topic related to chronic illness at the intersection of deep theological engagement and practical ministry.
Applications for the second-year colloquy are open! If you are interested in diving deep into early Christian and modern perspectives on chronic pain and Christian discipleship, we invite you to apply for the three-day colloquy group, which will take place September 16-18, 2024.
Make sure to apply by Sunday, May 26, by visiting our bio link.
Each May, groups of 10-15 M.Div. students travel with a WTS professor for an Intercultural Immersion experience. Groups learn from and engage in cross-cultural experiences and explore key social issues and contextual challenges. Join us in praying for our two groups as they explore the US-Mexico border in partnership with Frontera de Cristo and Frontera de Gracia ministries.