Our Characteristics

While making our education increasingly accessible in a variety of settings, Western Seminary remains a single institution dedicated to maintaining consistent quality in the following spheres:

• Spiritual Life Development: We cultivate spiritual maturity as a core objective, integrating character development across courses and mentoring.
• Doctrinal Commitment: Western remains faithful to its evangelical heritage, submitting to the authority of Scripture and interpreting it within its proper contexts.
• Experienced Faculty: Our faculty blend personal piety, academic scholarship, and ministry experience, modeling spiritual maturity for students.
• Program Diversity and Flexibility: With five master’s degrees and four doctoral programs, Western offers flexibility to tailor education to individual ministry callings.
• Church Partnerships: Western Seminary’s aspiration is to be the church’s trusted partner in equipping men and women to equip God’s people for the work of ministry.
• Diversity of Student Body:  Western’s students represent a rich variety of cultural, denominational, and professional backgrounds, enhancing the seminary community and reflecting God’s kingdom.
• Equipping Men and Women for Ministry: Western affirms the calling of men and women to ministry, offering a supportive environment where all students are equipped to serve Christ and His church.
• Trustworthiness and Accountability: Western's financial stewardship aligns with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability's guidelines, ensuring responsible use of funds that support our mission.