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  1. Western Seminary regards the Bible as the infallible and inerrant word of God. Accreditation. Western Seminary is accredited to award master's and doctorate degrees by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and is an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).

  2. History. Through the efforts of Walter B. Hinson, the Portland Baptist Bible Institute was organized in the winter of 1925. In 1926, efforts began to replace the Bible Institute with a graduate-level seminary to provide more adequate theological education in the Northwest. As a result, Western Baptist Theological Seminary was officially ...

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  4. Western Seminary was dedicated on October 4, 1927, with thirty-six full-time students. Western Seminary's first campus was located at 844 East Salmon Street in Portland. In 1944, the school purchased five acres with a residence and carriage house at the foot of Mount Tabor. Milliken Hall opened in 1952, followed by the Cline-Tunnell Library in ...

    • Concerning God's Revelation. We believe that God has revealed himself and his truth by both general and special revelation. General revelation displays his existence, power, providence, moral standard, patience, goodness, and glory; special revelation manifests his triune nature and his program of redemption through Messiah for humanity.
    • Concerning God. The Triune God. We believe there is only one true God who describes himself as compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, full of lovingkindness and faithfulness who forgives sin but does not leave the guilty unpunished.
    • Concerning Angels. We believe the angels are created as personal spirit beings who worship and glorify God, serve him, and minister to human beings. Although all angels were originally created holy by God, some followed the prideful lead of Satan and fell from their position.
    • Concerning Humanity and Sin. We believe God created the first humans, Adam and Eve, in his image, mandating a pattern for marriage and sexuality. God established them as persons with dignity from the time of conception to natural death, with the intention that they should glorify God, enjoy his fellowship, and fulfill his purpose on the earth.
  5. Mission. Western Seminary serves as a catalyst and resource for spiritual transformation by working with and for the church to equip men and women for strategic ministry roles. While this ministry seeks to serve the Church, it is also done in active partnership with the Church because local congregations occupy a unique place of priority in the ...

  6. Seminary Degrees and Programs Western Seminary provides an array of degrees and programs for individuals who aspire to, or who currently serve in, strategic ministry roles. All of these programs are marked by a special emphasis on restoring the biblical gospel to its rightful place in our faith and practice. Graduate Degrees and Programs

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