Boise Cohorts

Western Seminary is partnering with churches to help equip the next generation of ministry leaders. That's why we're launching a new cohort in Boise for our MA in Ministry and Leadership degree. This cohort is uniquely designed to equip and train local church leaders within their current ministry contexts in the Northwest.

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What Sets This Cohort Apart?

• Enjoy a condensed classroom format, meeting only once a month in Boise.
• Take advantage of our church matching grant to lower your tuition costs up to 40%.
• Journey through your degree alongside the same small group of students from start to finish.
• Build a theological framework that empowers decades of impactful ministry leadership.
• Earn credit within your ministry context with an experienced mentor in ministry.

Theological education is vital to a deep and wide ministry. This degree provides robust theological instruction in a community of leaders striving together to build Christ’s kingdom. The Boise area needs more pastors, lay leaders, and church planters.

Josh Stone, PhD
Cohort Curator

Curriculum

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Receive a Church Matching Grant

Western offers a Church Matching Grant for Portland MAML Cohort students, matching contributions from a student's partner church up to 20% of tuition for those enrolled in four or more credit hours per semester. To qualify, the supporting church must have a signed Church Match Agreement on file with the Financial Aid office and submit the matching funds by the agreed-upon contractual date.

In addition to this matching grant, students may also be eligible for need-based aid covering up to 15% of tuition. To apply for the need-based grant, students must submit a Need-Based Grant Application, and the grant amount will be calculated based on the Student Aid Index (SAI).

Learn more on our Financial Aid page and our partnerships page, or request info and our admissions team would love to review your options with you.

Develop Deep Relationships

Class meetings are conveniently scheduled once a month. Taking classes one day a month drastically reduces commute and travel time. Classes typically meet on a Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The once-a-month format also makes it manageable for commuter students, who may not live in the Boise area.

Meet Once a Month

There are in-person classes conveniently scheduled two days every other month at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. 

Learn from Ministry Practitioners

Cohort curator Josh Stone, PhD (lead pastor of True Hope Church Downtown) will help guide you in applying the insights you gain in the program to the challenges of life and ministry. Teaching will also come from other Western Seminary faculty in their areas of expertise on Bible and theology. You will be able to have discussion with professors as you are equipped for ministry in today’s world. In addition to the teaching professors, you will also work with an experienced cohort mentor.

Real-World Ministry Application

It is not enough to master content and learn the head knowledge. Transformative theological education encompasses the whole person. This program embraces a holistic educational model that will also include a highly personalized approach to your own formation as a student, a follower of Jesus, and a ministry leader. 

Other Frequently Asked Questions 

Will Western find a mentor for me?

Is this an Online Program?

While there are online compenents, the all-day classes are in person, and the interaction is face-to-face. Professors may have students submit work online, or give information through an online portal, but these are in-person courses. The only reason why it falls into our Global program is because we may have live classes meet at locations not at Western Seminary-San Jose. 

Can I web-conference into the in-person classes?

What will a course load look like time-wise?

How soon in advance with the schedule be posted?

Will the schedule look differently in summer months?

Will I receive a grade for courses?