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Read what Alumni are Saying:
“In the past five years I’ve realized how thankful I am for my seminary education and all the good things it taught me, but I’m even more thankful for the things I’ve learned after seminary. Seminary taught me a great many things but the best thing it taught me was to always be learning, always be willing to grow, and always be willing to be surprised by Grace.”
“The Distance-Learning program at WTS continues to be an incredible gift to me. My path to ministry was highly unusual, and a traditional seminary experience would have been impossible. I had completed more than 75 credits at another seminary and promised myself that I would someday return.
I have found the staff, administration, and culture at WTS to be exceptional. There is a strong sense of community, a fact that surprised me due to the fact that most coursework is completed online. I can honestly say that I feel more known at WTS than I did as an in-residence student at the other seminary. I see WTS as significantly ‘ahead of the curve’ with regard to what it takes to train future pastors.”
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Meet our Faculty!
Felix Theonugraha
President and Professor of Educational Leadership
Kristen Deede Johnson
Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Professor of Theology and Christian Formation
Alvin Padilla
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Director of Advanced Degrees, and Professor of New Testament
Carol Bechtel
Professor of Old Testament
J. Todd Billings
Gordon H. Girod Research Professor of Reformed Theology
John Brogan
Associate Academic Dean, Professor of New Testament, Director of the M.Div. and M.A. Programs, Director of the GPCE
Winn Collier
Director of the Eugene Peterson Center and Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Christian Imagination
Benjamin T. Conner
Professor of Practical Theology and Director of the Graduate Certificate in Disability and Ministry
Chuck DeGroat
Professor of Pastoral Care and Christian Spirituality
David A. Escobar Arcay
Associate Professor of Theology & Director of the Hispanic Ministry Program
Wesley Hill
Associate Professor of New Testament
Han-luen Kantzer Komline
Associate Professor of Church History and Theology
David Komline
Associate Professor of Church History
Suzanne McDonald
Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology
Ron Rienstra
Professor of Preaching and Worship Arts
Sue A. Rozeboom
Associate Professor of Liturgical Theology
David L. Stubbs
Professor of Ethics and Theology, Co-Director of the Hope-Western Prison Education Program (HWPEP)
L.S. Carlos A. Thompson
Assistant Professor of Church and Community Theology, Director of the Friendship House, and Student Accessibility Coordinator
Travis West
Associate Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament
Where Will I Live?
TownHouses
The townhouses on campus are especially attractive to families with young children. They encircle a commons area with picnic tables, a playground, and plenty of room for gatherings. The townhouses are available in 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units, and each includes air conditioning, a washer and dryer, as well as major kitchen appliances. Handicapped accessible units are available.
Townhouse 1 bedroom $690
Townhouse 2 bedroom $778
Townhouse 3 bedroom $920
The Friendship House
Because more than 40 million Americans live with a disability, Western Theological Seminary decided to do more to prepare our students to work with these individuals and their families. In 2007 the Ralph and Cheryl Schregardus Friendship House opened, offering students a unique housing option—the opportunity to live alongside young adults with a cognitive disability. This is the first residence of its kind among seminaries across the U.S. The Ralph and Cheryl Schregardus Friendship House accommodates 18 seminary students (including a resident director) and six people with cognitive disabilities. Each young adult shares an apartment with three seminary students, engaging in friendships yet functioning independently.
By virtue of living in community with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Western students become more aware of the challenges faced by persons with a variety of disabilities. Students who live in Friendship House take their experiences into the church— influencing congregations and ministries with the care and sensitivity persons with disabilities deserve.
Find out more about Western’s commitment through our Center for Disability and Ministry.
Friendship House $277 per bedroom (for WTS students), $355 for non-WTS students
The Bridge
The Bridge is an eclectic fair trade store of handcrafted gifts, clothing, jewelry, decor, musical instruments, coffee and chocolate that is owned and operated by Western Theological Seminary. The store is located in downtown Holland at 18 W 8th St. Proceeds from the Bridge go towards student scholarships.
