Western Theological Seminary

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Pathways at Western Theological Seminary

Western Theological Seminary is an approved partner for the Pathways pastoral training and credentials process within the Alliance of Reformed Churches.

Fill out the form to receive a list of WTS courses that are pre-approved to meet the competency requirement for the Pathways program at the Alliance of Reformed Churches.

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Western Theological Seminary

Western Theological Seminary is an evangelical and ecumenical community of faith and learning in the Reformed tradition that serves the church of Jesus Christ.

Western equips women and men for Christ-centered, biblically-based, theologically integrated, culturally competent, and mission-oriented Christian leadership.

Fully accredited through the Association of Theological Schools, WTS offers credits fully transferable to any other ATS school or applied to your Pathways Competencies.

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What is the best pathway for you?

Western Theological Seminary has many programs available for Alliance Practitioners

Master of Divinity

The WTS Master of Divinity program prepares women for ordained ministry. This hybrid online and in-person program also gives foundational training for ministries in mission, social service, evangelism, education, pastoral care, chaplaincy, and theological research.

The program is 87 credits and takes 3-5 years to complete, depending on the course load.

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Master of Arts

WTS offers five Master of Arts concentrations, allowing students to select the focus that most applies to their ministry context. The most popular - Master of Arts in Christian Studies - is fully customizable, with half of the credits made up of electives.

The program is 42 credits and, depending on the course load, takes the typical student 2-3 years to complete.

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Alliance Pathways &
Individual Courses

For the leader going through the Alliance Pathways competencies, WTS has individual courses that are pre-approved to meet the standards for the Practitioner competencies.

Reach out to Admissions to find which courses are available in upcoming semesters.

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The MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Now accepting applications for Fall 2026

Western Theological Seminary’s MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is rooted in the foundational realities that we are created in and for a relationship as image-bearers of the Trinitarian God and ambassadors of God’s shalom in a broken world.

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