Forming women and men for ministry
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.
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“Regardless of where God has called you, you will be ready to go”
Dr. Felix Theonugraha
President of Western Theological Seminary
UPCOMING EVENTS
AROUND WTS
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OctFall Abbey Retreat
Oct 14 - Oct 15 ,All Day
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OctFall Course Intensives
Oct 16 - Oct 18 ,All Day
07
NovGreat Lakes Theology Conference 2024
Nov 07 - Nov 08 ,All Day
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JanSpring 2025 Semester
Jan 06 - Apr 25 ,All Day
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FebSpring Abbey Retreat
Feb 10 - Feb 11 ,All Day
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FebSpring Course Intensives
Feb 12 - Feb 14 ,All Day
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AprSpring Break
Apr 07 - Apr 11 ,All Day
The Commons Online
News, stories, and resources from the WTS community to the Church.
Cultivating a Legacy: The Van Roekels’ Journey of Generosity
Western Theological Seminary Welcomes Vice President of Development
Sowing Hope: Integrating Faith and Mental Health in a Fragmented World
Hope and Healing for the Wounded Soul
Introducing the Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice
Convocation 2024
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?
WHY SEMINARY?
The Commons Online
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.
We’re thrilled to have the Sacred Art of Writing Doctor of Ministry cohort gathered on campus this week!
Each week during the academic year, the WTS community gathers to worship for chapel services. Dr. Alberto La Rosa Rojas, Assistant Professor of Theology and Ethics, recently shared a meditation on “Lessons from Mountaintops and the Poor.” Watch the full chapel service by visiting the link in our bio, and join us in-person or online at 11:20 am EST for Friday chapel.
On Thursday, October 10, the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination (@eugenepetersoncenter) invites you to the Greg Lookerse Art Opening at Western Theological Seminary. Greg Lookerse is an interdisciplinary artist, author, and Assistant Professor of Art at Hope College.
Join us from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. to learn about these pieces and engage in conversation about the power of art to transform the way we see. To learn more, visit the link in our bio.
On Monday, September 16th, Rev. Dr. Han-luen Kantzer Komline was installed into the Marvin and Jerene DeWitt Chair of Theology and Church History at Western Theological Seminary. For her inaugural lecture as the DeWitt Chair, Dr. Kantzer Komline presented on “Making All Things New: Innovation in Early Christianity,” which also served as the annual Osterhaven Lecture.
Join us in congratulating Dr. Kantzer Komline on this significant achievement! Visit our bio link to watch a recording of the installation lecture.
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him." Psalm 28:7
The second-annual Great Lakes Theology Conference is quickly approaching on November 7-8! Current undergraduate students and others considering seminary are invited to submit presentation proposals under the topic of humanity by October 11.
The two-day conference will feature paper presentations, a plenary lecture, and opportunities to connect in the community.
To learn more, visit the link in our bio. We hope to see you there!
Western Theological Seminary is pleased to announce Dr. Brent LaVigne’s appointment as the new Vice President of Development.
Read the announcement -> wtsem.info/lavigne
“My calling to Western Theological Seminary came out of a desire to know the Bible more faithfully. My time at WTS has helped me to do so, and I have also been encouraged through my Abbey small group. These people here have helped me to walk through trials and equip me for ministry.” –WTS student
At Western Theological Seminary, formation is at the heart of our learning community. Your heart and mind will be equipped within the context of an intentional community. Learn more about becoming a student by visiting westernsem.edu/admissions.
“As Christians, we are called to respond in wise compassion to the serious mental health challenges in our communities.”
On the blog, Dr. J. Todd Billings, Professor of Reformed Theology, shares how the new Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program integrates Christian formation and education amidst a divided cultural landscape.
Read the full story by visiting westernsem.edu/sowing-hope.
Did you know that chapel services are livestreamed on Fridays during the academic year? Whether you join us in person or online, we invite you to visit wtsem.info/live to worship together as a community.
Scholarships at Western Theological Seminary provide a vehicle for students to learn and become equipped to serve as Christian leaders.
To learn more about making an impact through scholarships, visit https://www.westernsem.edu/give/.
“Beyond simply providing students with the skills and knowledge to be competent counselors, our hope is that students will learn to be attuned to their own selves and stories while remaining anchored in God’s story of redemption and restoration.”
On the blog today, Dr. Elizabeth Pennock shares how the new Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is designed to train students to help meet the need of caring for churches and communities.
To read the full story, visit westernsem.edu/hope-and-healing, or head to our website.