Academic Standards

Academic Standards

Western Seminary's master's degrees are postbaccalaureate degree programs. Admissions requirements, therefore, include (1) baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher education accredited by a US agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or approved by a Canadian provincial quality assurance agency, or the demonstrated educational equivalent of an accredited or approved North American baccalaureate degree; (2) evidence of the commitment and qualities desired for ministry leadership; and (3) the academic ability to engage in graduate education.

Academic admissions requirements include an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher for the Mdiv, GSC, and GSD and an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher for all MA programs. The Dmin, EdD, and DIS all require an MA or MDiv with a GPA over 3.0, and the Ph.D. requires an MA or MDiv with a GPA over 3.5. Specific admissions requirements are listed in the program notes below. 

Applicants who do not meet these academic standards may still apply. The admissions committee will consider them on a case-by-case basis.