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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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Discovering the Hope of the Church
My hope for the church has recently been encouraged by crying in a storage room. Before I explain,...
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Formation at WTS
Written by Dr. Tim Basselin, Director of Field Education and Student Life at Western Theological...
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Symposium on Disability and Ministry 2023
The Symposium on Disability and Ministry is an annual opportunity for pastors and ministry leaders...
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WTS Welcomes Director of MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Dr. Elizabeth Pennock is joining the WTS faculty summer of 2023. Dr. Elizabeth Pennock will join...
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The Seamless Whole of the Christian Mission
The Whole of the Gospel When my husband and I were bringing up our blended family of six kids with...
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Churches In Mission Begins New Cohort Journey
Churches in Mission Kicks Off New Cohort On March 18, 2023, Churches in Mission kicked off its...
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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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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.
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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.