Resources for Current
WRS Students
Current Courses
At WRS, our course offerings are focused on what matters most: equipping students with the biblical and theological foundation for faithful ministry.
Any active-duty service member may take this class for credit free of tuition charges. (Additional costs may be incurred for purchasing textbooks or course notes.)
These courses are only offered through synchronous live-feed video broadcasting.
For inquiries or to register, please feel free to contact: Dr. Scott Hollander at registrar@wrs.edu
Student Handbook and Resources
Access the resources and guidance you need to succeed in your studies and grow as a faithful servant of Christ.
WRS Style Guide
This link allows you to view or download the Western Reformed Seminary Style Guide .pdf file.
WRS Standard Rubric
This link allows you to view or download the Western Reformed Seminary standard grading rubric .pdf file.
Student Employment
and Housing
Explore housing and employment opportunities that support your studies and help you thrive as a WRS student.
Full-time day students are encouraged to keep their outside work obligations within reasonable limits so that ample time can be given to seminary studies and research. In this way, the value of the seminary course will be more fully appreciated. Students new to the region will find many work opportunities in the metropolitan area. A limited number of part-time jobs are available at the Seminary and in local church ministries.
For more information, email admin@wrs.edu.
While it is the student's responsibility to secure his own housing, the Dean of Students has helpful information and will work with individuals in finding suitable lodging. There may be opportunities for single students to board with families from local churches, and one or two bedroom apartments are easily accessible for married students.
For more information, email admin@wrs.edu
Student Benefits
Discover financial aid opportunities that help make theological education accessible as you prepare to serve Christ faithfully.
Anti-inflation Feature
The rates at which a full-time student enters his degree program will remain constant for the duration of a three- or four-year course, even if regular fees and charges increase after his first year. This guarantee cannot be given to special or part-time students.
Lifelong Academics
WRS graduates are allowed the privilege of auditing one course of their choice per semester at no charge. This opportunity applies to courses in or below their degree level; e.g., M.Div. graduates may audit courses in other master's programs, but not vice versa.
Spouse Bonus
The spouse of a student enrolled for credit may, at no charge, sit in the same classes that the student attends. The spouse of a student enrolled for credit may take the same class for credit at the reduced audit rate. If both spouses audit a class, one will pay the full audit rate and the other half the audit rate.
Financial Aid
Because of the generosity of WRS supporters, limited financial assistance is available for worthy students. Regular degree or certificate students may apply for scholarship aid toward tuition and syllabus fees from the General Scholarship Fund. Policy information. Application form.
Bible Presbyterian supporters have established the J. Gresham Machen Scholarship Fund for students pursuing ordination in the Bible Presbyterian denomination. This aid is awarded to full-time MDiv/BDiv students who have completed at least one year of studies at WRS. Guidelines. Application form.
Students seeking any kind of financial aid must apply in writing before the term in question begins. The Financial Assistance Committee will determine if aid shall be granted and the amount of the aid, based on the funds available and on the student’s academic work, need, and plans for future ministry. Application forms are available online or from the office of the business manager.
Veterans Benefits
Eligible veterans who enroll at Western Reformed Seminary may receive educational benefits, which include living expenses. Selected programs of study are approved by the Washington State Approving Agency for enrollment of those eligible for benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code. This Agency has approved the following programs for veterans’ benefits: M.Div. and M.C.M. The amount of benefits is determined by the size of the veteran’s course load. Benefits based upon the number of hours enrolled are available according to the following rate schedule:
- 12 hours or more, 100%
- 9-11 hrs., 75%
- 6-8 hrs., 50%
- 3-5 hrs., 25%
Spiritual Life
Grow in faith through chapel, prayer, worship, fellowship, and opportunities to deepen your walk with Christ.
Several features provide enhanced spiritual direction for day students. First, faculty and students participate in a weekly chapel service of praise and preaching. Other informal meetings for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship are organized by the students themselves.
Check our chapel schedule here. You can also watch recorded messages on our YouTube channel.
Practical courses address the needs of the student’s daily Christian life. Classes in Discipleship and Evangelism offer each day-time student the tools and encouragement necessary for sharing his or her Christian faith with other believers and unbelievers.
To support personal and professional growth, our courses include Bible reading and verse memory alongside academic texts and the divines.