Western Seminary, Portland Campus

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Divinity (M.Div); Master of Divinity/ Master of Arts in Counseling Dual Track

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

The Master of Divinity degree program is designed for those engaged in or preparing for vocational ministry, including the pastorate, intercultural service, Christian education, pastoral counseling, chaplaincy, evangelism, music and worship ministries, and related areas of service. Historically, the M.Div. degree has been the recommended program for those preparing for ordination. The M.Div. program requires a core of biblical, theological, and applied ministry studies. In addition, students select an elective track consisting either of a ministry specialization or a self-designed sequence of electives approved by a faculty mentor.

Accreditation:

Western Seminary is accredited to award master's and doctor's degrees by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), and is an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada.

Eligibility Requirements:

A recommendation from the applicant’s pastor and three personal recommendations regarding the applicant’s Christian character and leadership potential are required, in addition to the master's level application, essays, application fee, and transcripts.

Applicants, for whom English is not their first language, are required to demonstrate evidence of mastery of the English language for graduate study. The standard for this is through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For admission to the Master of Divinity program, the seminary requires a minimum score of 20 on each of the four section tests of the TOEFL-iBT.

# of Credits Required:

90

International Student Requirements:

Prior to applying to Western Seminary, international students must complete a Pre-Application that can be requested from the Admissions Department. If an international student is encouraged to apply to Western Seminary, he or she is required to provide a financial guarantee that will cover his or her study and living expenses for one year. It is expected that, barring unforeseen circumstances, adequate funding will be available from the same or equally dependable sources for subsequent years. The financial guarantee must include living expenses for any dependents as well. The guarantee must indicate the individual(s) or organization(s) that will actually provide the funds for study and living expenses.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

395.00 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Theological Seminaries

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: Under 1,000