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”
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News, stories, and resources from the WTS community to the Church.
Remembering Dr. Dynna Castillo Portugal
The following was originally published on Tapestry—a bilingual (Spanish/English) Multicultural...
Welcome to Hebrew Class!
One of the things that makes WTS distinctive is how we teach Hebrew. Learning Hebrew doesn’t have...
Master of Arts or Master of Divinity?
Is a Master of Arts or Master of Divinity the right degree for you? As you determine whether a...
Sabbath and Surrender
Scripture: Exodus 16 “What’s Your Excuse?” The manna story in Exodus 16 is a story about God’s...
JOURNEY TO THE CROSS: A 12-DAY READING PLAN
The following excerpt was taken from Journey to the Cross: A 12-Day Reading PlanThe God Who Cannot...
The Reason Love Reaches: Poems for Lent
The following excerpt was taken from The Reason Love Reaches: Poems for Lent One of my favorite...
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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.