Western Seminary
Location and Contact Information
5511 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland, OR 97215-3367
USA
Main Tel: (503) 517-1800
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Western Seminary was originally established as the Portland Baptist Bible Institute in 1925. This was replaced by the graduate-level Western Baptist Theological Seminary on October 4, 1927. It was initially located in Portland, Oregon. In 1986, a branch campus was established in San Jose, California, followed by another in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1988. In the early 1990s, two more campuses were opened in Sacramento, California, and Seattle, Washington. The campuses in Phoenix and Seattle later became independent seminaries.
Western Seminary confers the Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, and Master of Theology degrees. Courses are available in counseling, biblical and theological studies, marriage and family therapy, ministry, and intercultural studies. Students can also opt for doctorate degrees in ministry, and missiology.
Extensive financial assistance is available to students of Western Seminary. Apart from Federal and institutional grants, Stafford loans, and Church Partnership Grants, eligible candidates are also awarded the Ministry Partnership Scholarship, and Third Year Master of Divinity Scholarship.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Undenominational religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Western Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Western Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver Seminary | Littleton, CO | 880 |
| 2 | Newberry College | Newberry, SC | 973 |
| 3 | Toccoa Falls College | Toccoa Falls, GA | 899 |
| 4 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | Miami, OK | 1,807 |
| 5 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | Owensboro, KY | 909 |
| 6 | Missouri Valley College | Marshall, MO | 1,727 |
| 7 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | Waxahachie, TX | 1,843 |
| 8 | Saint Martin's University | Lacey, WA | 1,659 |
| 9 | San Diego Christian College | El Cajon, CA | 422 |
| 10 | Ohio Valley University | Vienna, WV | 515 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 111 | 5 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 12 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 19 |
Students
Student enrollment was 748 in 2009-2010 (407 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 10% of the student body. About 36% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Western Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling