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 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.

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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.