Western Theological Seminary

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#5060 / #1330
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Reformed Church seminary in Holland, Michigan, United States

Western Theological Seminary at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#1330
Students (2023–24)
493

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About Western Theological Seminary

According to Wikipedia, Western Theological Seminary is a private seminary located in Holland, Michigan. Established in 1866, it is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, a mainline Reformed Protestant denomination in Canada and the United States.

Western Theological Seminary's Online Degrees

MA in Arts
  • Required Credits: 48
  • Format: Fully online
MDiv in Divinity
  • Required Credits: 96
  • Format: Fully online

How Much Does Western Theological Seminary Cost To Attend?

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

Western Theological Seminary's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyGraduates
493493

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.

Where is Western Theological Seminary?

Western Theological Seminary is located at 101 E 13th St, Holland, MI 49423-3622.

How Safe is Western Theological Seminary?

Relative to its enrollment, Western Theological Seminary has a violent crime rate of 0.25% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Holland has a violent crime rate of 0.38% and a property crime rate of 1.25%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.

What Is Western Theological Seminary Known For?

Western Theological Seminary is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Who Are Western Theological Seminary's Most Influential Alumni?

Western Theological Seminary's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Physics, and Philosophy. Here are some of Western Theological Seminary's most famous alumni:

Richard Mouw
Richard Mouw
An American theologian.
Robert E. Van Voorst
An American theologian.
Norman J. Kansfield
A Calvinist clergyman and scholar.
William Hannibal Thomas
William Hannibal Thomas
An American journalist, lawyer and writer.
Henry Collin Minton
Henry Collin Minton
An American theologian.

Who Are Western Theological Seminary's Most Influential Faculty?

J. Todd Billings
A Theologian.