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.
Average Class Size
Student to Faculty Ratio
Degree Programs
Denominations Served
“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
12
JulSymposium on Disability and Ministry 2025
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
04
AugOnline Orientation: Fall Semester
Aug 04 - Aug 15 ,All Day
22
AugIn-Residence Orientation
All Day
25
AugFall Semester Begins
All Day
06
OctDoxology 2025 *EVENT FULL*
All Day
13
OctFall Abbey Retreat
Oct 13 - Oct 14 ,All Day
15
OctDistance Learning Course Intensive
Oct 15 - Feb 27 ,All Day
14
NovMA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Fall Preview Day
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
18
NovMA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Online Info Session
07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
24
NovThanksgiving Break
Nov 24 - Nov 28 ,All Day
15
DecChristmas Break
Dec 15 - Jan 09 ,All Day
05
JanOnline Orientation: Spring Semester
Jan 05 - Jan 14 ,All Day
12
JanSpring Semester Begins
All Day
23
FebSpring Abbey Retreat
Feb 23 - Feb 24 ,All Day
06
AprSpring Break
Apr 06 - Apr 10 ,All Day
02
MayCommencement 2026
All Day
The Commons Online
News, stories, and resources from the WTS community to the Church.
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.
