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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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WTS Partners with A Rocha for Creation Care Project
Western Theological Seminary (WTS) is excited to announce a new partnership with A Rocha USA, a...
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WTS Commencement Address – April 27, 2024
What a beautiful sight you all are! And what a privilege it is to give this thing called a...
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Sabbath and Servitude
Things My Grandmothers Taught Me People often ask me, “How do you celebrate Sabbath?” My answer to...
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Sabbath and Justice
Sister Act I’ve met a lot of wonderful Presbyterian women in the last year at events all over the...
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Sabbath and Community
We're All in This Together Congratulations on reaching the end of the Celebrating Sabbath study! I...
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Sabbath and Self-Care
Here lies a woman who always was tired; She lived in a world where too much was required. Could...
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?
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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.
The fall 2024 semester begins in just one month! We are so excited to welcome new and returning students to WTS.
Community time stands out as one of our favorite traditions at Western Theological Seminary! Following chapel services, students, faculty, and staff come together for a time of conversation, connection, and prayer as a seminary community.
The summer issue of The Commons magazine is now available online!
Read about how our new counseling program integrates Christian formation and education in today’s complex cultural landscape, the vision behind the new Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice, and much more. Head to the link in our bio to read the full issue!
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 Symposium on Disability and Ministry! At this year’s symposium, we explored the theme of disability and mission.
Dr. Rochelle Sheuermann, Associate Professor of Evangelism and Leadership at Wheaton College, shared a plenary lecture entitled “Disability and God’s Mission: An Invitation to Evangelism.”
Chapel is one of our favorite times to gather as a community to pray, sing, lament, celebrate the Lord’s supper, and enact the good news.
We’re already counting down the days until we’re together for chapel services this fall!
Applications are open for the next three-year Doctor of Ministry cohort, Disability and Ministry: Imagining More Faithful and Inclusive Congregational Ministries.
This program creates the space and time necessary for leaders to develop the concepts and seek the habits, skills, and practices necessary for leading a church comprised of people of all abilities.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more or to start your application today.
Join us for a tour of the Cook Library! 📚
Summertime is a great time to visit Western Theological Seminary! Interested in learning more about becoming a student at WTS? Learn more and apply by visiting the link in our bio.
The new Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at WTS seeks to equip women and men to be wise, competent, humble, and hopeful practitioners; who are attuned to their own selves and stories while remaining anchored in God’s story of redemption and restoration.
Applications are currently being accepted for fall 2024. To apply or learn more, visit counseling.westernsem.edu (link in bio).
Admiring our view on the first day of summer! ☀️
Dr. Madison Pierce (@madisonpiercephd) shares about the book of Hebrews in her digital course with Seminary Now (@seminarynow).
Learn more about this course and others from WTS professors by visiting the link in our bio. Use code SUMMER to access the summer sale.
Western Theological Seminary is excited to announce a new partnership with A Rocha USA, a leading organization dedicated to environmental stewardship, which has been awarded a significant grant of $625,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. As part of the Thriving Congregations Initiative, this grant marks the inception of the eagerly anticipated church partners program.
Entitled “Churches of Restoration,” this innovative program empowers church communities nationwide to deepen their commitment to caring for creation. Visit the link in our bio to read more.