Advanced Degrees

Western Seminary offers advanced degree options for ministry leaders, educators, and pastors seeking a professional degree to further equip them for whatever ministry God has called them to. These post-graduate degrees are offered through our Portland campus and build upon a master's degree. 

Degree Options

Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Build upon your ministry experience with further training in core pastoral disciplines. 30 credits Bay Area and Silicon Valley

Master of Theology (ThM) Western's specialized academic degree offering advanced training in biblical and theological studies. 25 credits Portland (partly online)

Doctor of Philosophy in Intercultural Education (PhD) Western's highest academic degree designed to equip students as experts in intercultural education. 47 credits Portland (mostly online)

Doctor of Intercultural Studies An advanced degree for Christian leaders and missions workers serving in pluralistic and multi-ethnic contexts. 36 credits Portland (mostly online)

Doctor of Global Leadership A Christ-centered, professional doctoral degree developed in collaboration with the Lausanne Movement. 36 credits Global