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Western Seminary, which is a theological seminary with a campus in Portland, Oregon, was established in 1927. The 5 acre Portland campus was acquired by the Board of Trustees in 1944. The seminary has other campuses in San Jose and Sacramento, California.
The Portland campus of Western Seminary offers a Master of Arts in counseling, biblical and theological studies, intercultural studies, and specialized ministry. It also provides Master of Theology, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Missiology, and Doctor of Ministry programs.
Some of the notable alumni of Western Seminary include Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Theological Seminary; Steve Tracy, professor at Phoenix Seminary; John MacMurray, co-author of To Own A Dragon; Nathan Baxter, assistant professor of Communication Arts, Gordon College; and Catharine Coon, Founder of Children of Hope relief project.
Western Seminary is located in Portland, OR (a large city). The school is a Undenominational school. Western Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
Western Seminary is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.
The school does not offer open admission.
Western Seminary had 725 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Seminary
5511 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215-3367
General Phone: (503) 517-1800
http://www.westernseminary.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 78 | theological and ministerial studies, pre-ministerial studies, theology, ministry, missionary studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 40 | marriage and family therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 83 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 20 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 15 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Western Seminary had a total enrollment of 725 students (419 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 18% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Western Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 717800)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $54,357 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $50,117 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $58,857 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $54,418 | 3 | $49,219 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Undenominational affiliation Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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