Certificates & Diplomas
Western Seminary offers a wide range of certificates and diplomas apart from our master's level degrees. Our graduate studies diploma and certificate offer a gospel-centered foundation for those in lay, marketplace, or bi-vocational ministry. We also provide training for more specialized ministry training such as coaching and addiction studies.
Graduate Studies DiplomaA diploma for those who seek formal Bible, theology or ministry training, but don’t require a master’s degree in their ministry context. 30 credits Portland / San Jose / Online |
Graduate Studies CertificateA highly customizable entry point into theological education for lay ministers, marketplace leaders, and Christian educators. 16 credits Portland / San Jose / Online |
Advanced Certificates in Transformational CoachingCoaching training for ministry and marketplace contexts which can apply toward credentialing with the International Coach Federation (ICF). 9 courses Online |
Addiction Studies CertificateGet equipped to work with substance abuse, dependency, sexual addiction, and a variety of other addictions as a licensed therapist, lay leader, or pastor. 30 credits San Jose |
Lay Leadership TrainingOur Center for Leadership Development (CLD) provides a broad range of biblical, theological, and ministerial training resources to those seeking to be better equipped for service and/or ministry leadership. Group certificates available Online |
Advanced Studies CertificateA non-credit program for those without a bachelor's degree seeking theological training. Audit Portland | San Jose | Online |