Master of Theology (ThM)
The Master of Theology (ThM) degree program is the most advanced academic program offered at Western Seminary. Unlike many other seminaries, our ThM degree is not a four year degree, but a more specialized academic program. The flexibility of the ThM also provides excellent preparation and credit transferability for future doctoral studies.
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What Sets Our Master of Theology Training Apart?
- Half of our ThM graduates serve in pastoral roles, while the other half enter teaching roles, thanks to an emphasis on applying research to ministry practice.
- Our faculty features high-caliber visiting professors like D.A. Carson, Thomas Schreiner, and Marc Cortez, complimenting an excellent assortment of Western faculty.
- Blend elective courses with your choice of seminars in theology, New Testament, Old Testament, historical theology, biblical literature, and pastoral theology.
- Our program utilizes a flexible design, which means that ThM students can complete their training with just 3-5 trips to the Portland campus.
See a list of courses
RE600 | Graduate Research and Writing | 2 |
RE602 | Thesis | 3 |
RE604 | Colloquia (P/F graded; must be completed twice) | 0 |
ThM Seminars | 12 | |
Advanced electives | 8 |
Specialize Your Theological Studies
Increase the relevance of your training by tailoring it to your ministry context. Choose a specialization from one of the following tracks:
- Systematic Theology
- Historical Theology
- Pastoral Theology
- Old Testament
- New Testament
Admission Requirements
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, as well as a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- A completed application for admission and all admissions materials
- A Master of Divinity degree or academic master's degree from a regionally accredited institution that includes the following credits:
- Biblical Studies - 10 credits
- Hermeneutics - 2 credits
- Church History - 4 credits
- Greek - 6 credits
- Hebrew - 6 credits
- Systematic Theology - 12 credits
If you do not meet one of these requirements, contact an Admissions Counselor to explore alternative ThM admission options.