Important Dates
M.Div. Programs:
Fall Semester (Aug Start):
January 1 Fee waivor ends for fall admission
April 1 Applications due for scholarship consideration-In-Residence Application Checklist.pdf
April 15 Applications due for scholarship consideration Distance Learning Application Checklist.pdf
April 30 Scholarship applications due
May 30 Application end date for fall semester
Spring Semester Admission-In-Residence (Jan Start):
Nov 1 Applications due for scholarship consideration
Nov 30 Application end date for spring semester
Summer Semester Admission-Distance Learning (March Start):
Jan 30 Applications due for scholarship consideration
Feb 15 Application end date for summer semester
GCUPM and Non-Degree Programs:
Aug 1 Application due for Fall semester
Jan 1 Application due for Spring Semester
Master of Theology Program:
Nov 30 Application due for international and scholarship applicants
July 15 Application due for non-scholarship applicants
Doctor of Ministry Program:
Jan 15 Application due
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- I have a warm and personal faith as an intentional follower of Jesus Christ
- I am theologically and biblically curious
- I want to develop effective communication and ministry leadership skills
- I am capable of rigorous academic scholarship
- People who know me well say that I should be in the ministry
- Though difficult to explain, I sense deep within me a summons from God
- I have completed an undergraduate degree at an accredited four-year college or university (see academic guidelines)
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- Submit an inquiry form
- Contact our Admissions Department (1-800-392-8554 or 1-616-392-8555 - ask for Mark Poppen, CJ Grier or Jill English)
- Schedule a campus visit on a day convenient for you
- Arrange vocational conversations with church leaders, campus chaplains, pastors and our admissions staff
- Complete an application for admission either on-line, or download an application and mail. For scholarship consideration, applications are due April 1 (In-residence) and April 15 (Distance Learning and Newbigin House of Studies) Application Checklist.pdf
- Once admitted, begin your academic journey at Western Theological Seminary!
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Do you sense God calling you to Christian leadership? Choosing to go to seminary is a very important, life-defining decision, one we would be honored to prayerfully discern with you. We invite you to contact us with any questions you might have as you begin to explore this new direction in your life!
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Mark Poppen, D.Min.
Director of Admissions
admissions@westernsem.edu
C.J. Kingdom-Grier
Associate Director of Admissions
grier@westernsem.edu
Jill English
Admissions Associate
jill@westernsem.edu