Theology and Philosophy of Ministry
Western Seminary is dedicated to the motif "Gospel-Centered Transformation". As a seminary there is an intentionality in regards to centering all learning and experience-in and out of the classroom-on the gospel. Faculty and students are asked to think about the meaning and implications of the gospel in relation to each class and subject.
Though Western Seminary students come from a large number of Christian denominations and non-denominational churches, the faculty teaches a conservative and evangelical Christian doctrine, with a progressive philosophy of ministry in and alongside the Church.
The faculty of Western Seminary regard the Bible as the infallible and inerrant word of God, which may be accurately understood through a grammatical-historical model of interpretation. They place a strong emphasis on the practical ministry application of any interpretation of scripture.
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