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MISSION & PURPOSE

The Mission of Western Theological Seminary

By God’s grace, Western Theological Seminary forms women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world.

ABOUT WTS

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“Regardless of where God has called you, you will be ready to go”

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Dr. Felix Theonugraha

President of Western Theological Seminary

UPCOMING EVENTS

AROUND WTS

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Saturday

12

Jul

Symposium on Disability and Ministry 2025

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08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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Monday

04

Aug

Online Orientation: Fall Semester

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Aug 04 - Aug 15 ,All Day

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Friday

22

Aug

In-Residence Orientation

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All Day

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Monday

25

Aug

Fall Semester Begins

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All Day

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Monday

06

Oct

Doxology 2025 *EVENT FULL*

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All Day

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Monday

13

Oct

Fall Abbey Retreat

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Oct 13 - Oct 14 ,All Day

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Wednesday

15

Oct

Distance Learning Course Intensive

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Oct 15 - Feb 27 ,All Day

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Tuesday

18

Nov

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Online Info Session

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07:30 PM - 08:30 PM

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Monday

24

Nov

Thanksgiving Break

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Nov 24 - Nov 28 ,All Day

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Monday

15

Dec

Christmas Break

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Dec 15 - Jan 09 ,All Day

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Monday

05

Jan

Online Orientation: Spring Semester

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Jan 05 - Jan 14 ,All Day

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Monday

12

Jan

Spring Semester Begins

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All Day

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Monday

23

Feb

Spring Abbey Retreat

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Feb 23 - Feb 24 ,All Day

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Monday

06

Apr

Spring Break

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Apr 06 - Apr 10 ,All Day

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Saturday

02

May

Commencement 2026

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All Day

SEE ALL

From the Commons

DO WE STILL NEED SEMINARY?

In the age of Google, where seemingly endless content is at our fingertips, why is formal theological education still important?

READ: WHY SEMINARY

WHY SEMINARY?

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WHO WE ARE

MEET THE FACULTY

WTS faculty are always available to guide and support students as they pursue their education.  As importantly, our professors are deeply involved in congregational ministry and several offer the unique perspectives of having served as pastors.

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Dr. Felix Theonugraha

President

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Dr. Kristen Deede Johnson

Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs

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Dr. Tim Basselin

Director of Field Education and Student Life

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Rev. Dr. Carol Bechtel

Professor of Old Testament

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Dr. J. Todd Billings

Gordon H. Girod Research Professor of Reformed Theology

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Dr. John Brogan

Associate Academic Dean

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Dr. Winn Collier

Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Christian Imagination

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Dr. Benjamin T. Conner

Professor of Practical Theology

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Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst

Richard C. Oudersluys Associate Professor of World Christianity

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Dr. Chuck DeGroat

Professor of Pastoral Care and Christian Spirituality

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Dr. Wesley Hill

Associate Professor of New Testament

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Dr. Han-luen Kantzer Komline

Marvin and Jerene DeWitt Professor of Theology and Church History

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Dr. David Komline

Professor of Church History

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Dr. Julie Land

Nouwen Fellow

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Dr. Suzanne McDonald

Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology

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Dr. Elizabeth Pennock

Director of the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

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Dr. Madison N. Pierce

Associate Professor of New Testament

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Dr. Ron Rienstra

Professor of Preaching and Worship Arts

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Dr. Alberto La Rosa Rojas

Director of the Hispanic Ministry Program

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Dr. Sue A. Rozeboom

Professor of Liturgical Theology

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Dr. Keith Starkenburg

Director of the Vita Scholars Program

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Jessica Stovall

Assistant Professor-in-Residence of Counseling

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Dr. David L. Stubbs

Professor of Ethics and Theology

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Dr. L.S. Carlos A. Thompson

Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry and Disability Theology

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Dr. Travis West

Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament

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It’s a beautiful day in Holland, MI–and a great day to support our students at Western Theological Seminary! We are so thankful to those who have made a gift on Day of Giving. There’s still time to join us—visit wtsem.info/dayofgiving to make a gift (link in bio).

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Today is Day of Giving at Western Theological Seminary! Join us in supporting the next generation of pastors, counselors, chaplains, and ministry leaders. This year, all gifts given on Day of Giving will be doubled. Your generosity opens the door to seminary education and equips students who are answering God’s call to ministry. Join us by making a gift today: wtsem.info/dayofgiving (link in bio).

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Day of Giving is this Thursday, April 24! This year, every gift given before or during Day of Giving will be doubled. Your generosity helps make seminary possible—and ministry preparation accessible—for students answering God’s call. Make a gift today by visiting wtsem.info/dayofgiving (link in bio).

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He is Risen! Today, we rejoice in the victory of Christ over the grave and the promise of eternal life. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” — 1 Peter 1:3 Wishing you a joyful and hope-filled Easter from Western Theological Seminary!

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