Master in Divinity/Ministry (Master's)

For Master in Divinity/Ministry (Master's), tuition is A minority of students utilize loans, with most choosing to pay out of pocket, with scholarships, or via a monthly payment plan..

Students engage in weekly ministry leadership formation labs and participate in faculty-led study tours to the Holy Land for elective credit. They study biblical languages including Greek and Hebrew through grammar and reading courses. The programme trains students to lead in a post-Christian context with a focus on gospel-centered ministry. Each student develops a personal theological position grounded in Scripture rather than institutional doctrine.

Focus areas include Bible, Chaplaincy, Church and Culture, Church History, Church Planting, Christian Spirituality.

The programme requires 82 credits, distributed across foundational studies, theological courses, ministry formation labs, and elective specializations. Students complete coursework in biblical languages, church history, theology, and practical ministry skills.

Graduates serve in pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, church planting, and educational or global leadership roles within Christian organizations.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher. A completed application and all required materials are required for admission.

The programme totals about 82 credit hours. Online and on-campus options available; full-time and part-time study paths; programme duration is less than three years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes.

Western Seminary offers gospel-centered education for people preparing for ministry, counseling, education, missionary work, and other forms of service to the church. Master's programs support ministry training and counseling careers. Advanced degrees serve pastors, ministry leaders, educators, and missionaries seeking further professional preparation. Certificates and diplomas provide foundational study for lay or bi-vocational ministry without requiring a master's degree.

Learning is organized around community and mentorship as well as formal study. Cohorts create peer-learning communities, including options for online students, and connect participants with subject-matter experts and ministry practitioners. The seminary's academic and outreach work includes the Center for Pastoral Flourishing, Center of Diaspora & Relational Research, Advanced Leadership Development, A New Day Counseling Center, and Food Trucks in Babylon, a podcast hosted by professors Todd Miles and Andrew Pack. The podcast addresses theology, culture, and ministry in a post-Christian context.

Western Seminary's Portland campus is located at 5511 SE Hawthorne Blvd. San Jose students can access the site at 6601 Camden Ave. Online cohorts provide another way to join the seminary's learning communities. International students should note that the listed business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, while the San Jose site lists hours from 1 to 6 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Thursday. Admissions information and request-for-information services support prospective students considering the available programs.