Oregon has three seminaries accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, two of them in Portland, plus a few accredited universities with graduate ministry degrees.
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Oregon seminaries at a glance
| School | Location | Accreditation | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western SeminaryEvangelical, multi-denominational; MDiv, MA, DMin; online and campus | Portland | ATS, NWCCU | Verify with school |
| Portland Seminary (George Fox University)Evangelical Friends heritage; MDiv, MA, DMin with hybrid formats | Portland | ATS, NWCCU | Verify with school |
| Mount Angel SeminaryBenedictine Catholic seminary for priestly formation | St. Benedict | ATS, NWCCU | Diocesan sponsorship covers most costs |
| Corban UniversityGraduate ministry degrees; not an ATS seminary | Salem | NWCCU | Verify with school |
| Multnomah (now part of Jessup University)Multnomah merged into Jessup in 2023; confirm which programs remain in Portland | Portland / Rocklin, CA | Verify current status | Verify with school |
Western Seminary and Portland Seminary
Western Seminary is an evangelical, multi-denominational school with campus and online degrees. Portland Seminary, the graduate seminary of George Fox University, comes from the Evangelical Friends tradition and is known for spiritual formation and hybrid formats.
Mount Angel Seminary
Mount Angel is one of the oldest Catholic seminaries in the West. See our Catholic seminaries guide for national comparisons.
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Frequently asked questions
- What seminaries are in Oregon?
- Oregon's ATS-accredited seminaries are Western Seminary in Portland, Portland Seminary at George Fox University, and Mount Angel Seminary in St. Benedict. Corban University in Salem offers accredited graduate ministry degrees but is not an ATS seminary. Multnomah University merged into Jessup University in 2023, so check which programs are still offered in Portland.
- Can I study seminary online from Oregon?
- Yes. Western Seminary and Portland Seminary both offer online or hybrid master's programs that carry the same accreditation as their campus degrees. You can also compare national programs in our online seminaries guide.
- Is there a Catholic seminary in Oregon?
- Yes. Mount Angel Seminary, run by the Benedictine monks of Mount Angel Abbey, forms priests for dioceses across the western United States. Seminarians are normally sponsored by their diocese.
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