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.