Programs

Western Seminary offers seven master’s degrees, two doctoral degrees, one diploma, and three certificate programs, all purpose-built to equip men and women to excel in the most impactful Christian ministry roles worldwide. Most programs may be completed through a combination of online and intensive on-campus courses thanks to our innovation in accredited, non-residential training.

Graduate Programs Credits Online
 PDX SJ SAC
MASTER’S LEVEL   /   FOR CREDIT   /   BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIRED
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) 90        
M.A. in Counseling 73        
M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy 73        
M.A. (Biblical and Theological Studies) 64        
M.A. (Intercultural Studies) 60        
M.A. in Ministry and Leadership 60        
Graduate Studies Diploma 30        
Graduate Studies Certificate 16        
Post-graduate Programs Credits Online
 PDX SJ SAC
MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL LEVEL   /   FOR CREDIT   /   MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIRED
Doctor of Missiology (D.Miss.) 36        
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) 30        
Master of Theology (Th.M.) 25        
Special Programs Credits Online
Learning		 PDX SJ SAC
ENRICHMENT LEVEL   /   NOT FOR CREDIT   /   HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIRED
Certificate in Transformational Coaching 9        
Lay Leadership Training Certificate N/A        
Advanced Studies Certificate N/A        
Key    
Online = Online Campus
PDX = Portland Campus
SJ = San Jose Campus
SAC = Sacramento Campus
  = Available entirely on campus
  = Complete 25 - 50% of credits online
  = Available via In-Ministry Track

Western Seminary is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS)

 

 

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