Western Seminary: Distance Learning Programs

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WESTERN SEMINARY

Portland, Oregon
Center for Lifelong Learning
http://www.westernseminary.edu

Western Seminary was founded in 1927. It is accredited by Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. It first offered distance learning courses in 1981. In fall 2003, there were 120 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.

Services Distance learners have accessibility to academic advising, bookstore, career placement assistance, e-mail services, library services.

Contact Jon Raibley, Assistant Director of Center for Lifelong Learning, Western Seminary, 5511 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97215. Telephone: 800-547-4546. Fax: 503-517-1801. E-mail: [email protected].

DEGREES AND AWARDS

Programs offered do not lead to a degree or other formal award.

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Graduate— anthropology; bible/biblical studies; biblical and other theological languages and literatures; religion/religious studies; religious education; theological and ministerial studies; theological studies and religious vocations, other.

Non-credit— bible/biblical studies; biblical and other theological languages and literatures; religion/religious studies; religious education; theological and ministerial studies; theological studies and religious vocations, other.

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