Northwest House of Theological Studies

Why NHTS?

Are you searching for --

  • Academic excellence?
  • Spiritual enrichment?
  • God’s direction for you?
  • Avenues to impact life in the Northwest?

The academic programs at NHTS offer:

  • Basic theological courses and electives
  • The expertise of professors from Consortium schools, area scholars, and resident faculty
  • Six-week terms that meet Friday evenings and Saturdays
  • Up to 49% of seminary training toward a Master of Divinity or other theological master’s degrees
  • Courses applicable toward ordination or certification in specialized ministries or advanced degree work
  • Opportunities for lay people to deepen their understanding of their spiritual heritage

NHTS offers a spiritual community that provides:

  • Fellowship in a spiritual community fostering academic, spiritual and personal development
  • A safe, ecumenical environment where students explore individual giftedness, ministry interests, spiritual disciplines and career direction
  • A class schedule that helps students balance study with the rest of life
  • Time for reflection and prayer
  • Weekly chapel services and Eucharist celebration reflecting a variety of practices and traditions
  • Annual retreats for reflection, discernment and renewal

NHTS provides preparation for ministry and service in the Northwest – and the world:

  • Students remain in their communities while pursuing their theological education
  • Course work is informed by Northwest cultures and environmental contexts
  • Field Education programs allow students to serve in local churches and other institutions within a structure of supervision and reflection
  • Clinical Pastoral Education provides supervised chaplaincy experience in area hospitals and other institutions

NHTS encourages discernment through:

  • Guidance for those in search of God’s deeper call in their lives
  • Community support for exploring one’s faith journey
  • Spiritual mentoring by the Director of Spiritual Formation
  • Local resources, such as spiritual directors and retreat programs
  • Mentors from various denominations

Join us at Northwest House of Theological Studies.
We offer:

  • Strong academics
  • Integrated spiritual formation
  • Practical experience

...All leading to a holistic theological education.