Seminary Degrees and Programs

Western Seminary provides an array of degrees and programs for individuals who aspire to, or who currently serve in, strategic ministry roles. All of these programs are marked by a special emphasis on restoring the biblical gospel to its rightful place in our faith and practice.

Graduate Degrees and Programs

MASTER’S LEVEL / FOR CREDIT / BACHELOR'S DEGREE TYPICALLY REQUIRED

 Specialized Areas of Study

INTERESTED IN ADDING AN AREA OF SPECIALIZATION TO YOUR DEGREE?

Students in the Master of Divinity, MA (Biblical and Theological Studies), and MA in Ministry and Leadership programs have the option of working with their academic advisors to develop a concentration in a given area of specialization. Specialized areas of study include (but are not limited to):

• Biblical/Theological Studies
• Chaplaincy
• Coaching 
• Exegetical Studies 
• Pastoral Studies
• Women's Transformational Leadership

Post-graduate Degrees

MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL LEVEL / FOR CREDIT / MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIRED

Personal Enrichment

NOT FOR CREDIT / HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA MAY BE REQUIRED

Specialized Areas of Study

INTERESTED IN ADDING AN AREA OF SPECIALIZATION TO YOUR DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE?

Students in the diploma and certificate programs have the option of working with their academic advisors to develop a concentration in such areas of specialization:

• Biblical Languages
• Biblical/Theological Studies
• Pastoral Studies
• Women's Transformational Leadership

Cohorts

Western offers some programs in a "cohort model" and reviews prospective students for admission based on criteria for each program. A cohort is simply a group of students who go through a degree program simultaneously from start to finish. In addition, cohort delivery requires that students agree to attend classes based on the proposed schedule in order to maintain continuous enrollment throughout the program.