Western Theological Seminary
Holland, MI101 E 13th St, Holland, MI 49423-3622
616-392-8555
Western Theological Seminary (WTS) is a private, accredited graduate school of theology located in Holland, Michigan, United States. The seminary is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America (RCA). Western Theological Seminary offers the Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts in Religion (MAR), and Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degrees.
Founded in 1866, Western Theological Seminary is one of the oldest theological seminaries in the United States. The seminary was initially located in Albany, New York, but moved to Holland, Michigan, in 1869. Western Theological Seminary has been accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) since 1938.
As of fall 2019, Western Theological Seminary enrolled 105 students from 22 states and 8 countries. The seminary's faculty includes 22 full-time and 9 part-time professors. Western Theological Seminary is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is composed of 22 members.
The seminary's library, the W. Harry Jellema Library, contains over 200,000 volumes and subscribes to over 500 periodicals. The library is a member of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) and the Research Libraries Group (RLG).
The seminary's campus is located in the historic city of Holland, Michigan, on the shores of Lake Michigan. The campus includes 11 buildings, including the Jellema House, a historic Victorian mansion that serves as the seminary's president's house.
Western Theological Seminary is committed to preparing students for ministry in the Reformed tradition. The seminary's curriculum is based on the Reformed confessions of faith, including the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, and the Canons of Dordt.
The seminary offers a number of programs and resources for students, including the Center for Excellence in Preaching, the Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics, and the Kuyper Center for Theology and Ministry. Western Theological Seminary is also home to the Reformed Institute for Theology and Public Life, a think tank that engages in research and writing on theology and public policy.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 357
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.westernsem.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.westernsem.edu/