Situated on an eight-acre site in northern Tacoma, Northwest Baptist Seminary is approved by the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. The college offers a one-year Master of Ministry degree for students not wishing to pursue ordination and a full, three-year Master of Divinity degree for those who wish to serve as pastors in the Baptist church. Open to both men and women, the latter program requires students to take classes in Greek and Hebrew as well as counseling, pastoral care, anthropology, religious literature and philosophy. Students in the program also study the Bible extensively.
Northwest Baptist seminary also offers master's degrees in theology, certificate programs for those who do not wish to complete a full master's program and a Ph.D. in divinity. Federal financial aid, veteran's benefits and institutional scholarships are available for eligible students. Approximately 80 percent of the seminary's graduates become full-time pastors or work in other full-time capacities related to ministry in the Baptist church, according to the college's website.
Northwest Baptist Seminary
4301 North Stevens St.
Tacoma, WA 98407
253-759-6104
nbs.edu
The Lutherans Alert-National (LAN) founded Faith Evangelical Seminary in 1969. The college offers a Master of Arts in Christian ministry for individuals wishing to serve as laypersons and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program for men and women looking to enter the clergy. The M.Div. curriculum requires coursework in Hebrew, Greek, apologetics, Church history, theology, theological writing, sermon development, leadership and counseling.
The school also offers a second M.Div. program that teaches courses in both Korean and English. Courses for both M.Div. programs are offered during daylight and evening hours. The school also grants Bachelor of Arts in religion, Master of Arts in theology and Doctor of Ministry degrees. The school participates in federal grant and loan programs and offers a limited number of scholarships. Once students receive ordination, Faith Evangelical Seminary assists with job placement if necessary.
Faith Evangelical Seminary
3504 North Pearl St.
Tacoma, WA 98407
253-752-2020
faithseminary.edu
Affiliated with the Bible Presbyterian Church, the Western Reformed Seminary opened in 1983. The college offers a two-year Master of Christian Ministry degree and a three-year Master of Divination degree. Intended for students who wish to serve as a pastor, the Master of Divinity degree features only daytime courses. The program is offered in two forms: the standard degree and a slightly longer program that includes classes in basic Greek for students with no background in the language. Other programs offered at the school include bachelor's degrees in religious education and divinity, master's degrees in religious education, Biblical studies, theological studies and religious studies. Veteran's benefits and institutional scholarships are available for qualified students. The college does not participate in federal financial aid programs.
Western Reformed Seminary
5 South G St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
253-272-0417
wrs.edu