Category Archives: News & Events

  1. Remembering Dr. Robert Strimple

    But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope (I Thessalonians 4:13) Westminster Seminary California remembers the life and grieves the death of a beloved friend. Dr. Robert B. Strimple was promoted to glory on Sunday night,…

  2. WWF Ministry Discussion Night Recap

    Westminster Women’s Fellowship Ministry Discussion Night: November 20th, 2024 The latest monthly gathering of the Westminster Women’s Fellowship was one of our Ministry Discussion Nights. Devoted to preparing women for their future ministry lives, this event’s discussion was on Hospitality. Not just tips and tricks to make your dollars stretch or strategies for invitations, but…

  3. Winter Refresher Audit Opportunity: In Person and Online

    Join us online or in person! Come and be refreshed through studying The Christian Virtues in Reformed Moral Theology (ST542) with Dr. VanDrunen January 21st–24th, 2025, either in person or online. The Christian Virtues in Reformed Moral Theology (ST542) David VanDrunen, PhD, Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics Jan 21–24, 2025 |…

  4. Seminary for a Day and Annual Conference: January 2025

    Seminary for a Day January 24th, 2025 we will be hosting prospective students for Seminary For A Day. Each semester, Westminster invites prospective students to visit campus and experience the life of a seminary student. Visiting campus in person is a vital part of the decision-making process for many prospective students, not only because they…

  5. A Fruitful Seminary-for-a-Day Event

    WSC was delighted to welcome a record-breaking 37 prospective students plus their guests to our 2024 Fall Seminary for a Day. 9 states and 3 countries were represented by those in attendance. It was a full day: our visitors enjoyed a devotional from President Kim, sat in on a Reformation Day lecture by Dr. Horton,…

  6. Upcoming Event: Engaging the House Churches in China and their Theology

    November 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM WSC Student Lounge Join us  November 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. for a Panel Discussion and Refreshments, on the topic of “Engaging the House Churches in China and their Theology” hosted by the Center for House Church Theology. Hear directly from a panel of those who have worked with the…

  7. Early Bird Registration for the 2025 Annual Conference

    2025 Annual Conference The Sufficiency of Scripture: Embracing God’s Word and Navigating Life January 24–25, 2025 Our Reformed Confessional tradition is clear that all things necessary to glorify and enjoy God are taught in Holy Scripture, either directly or through good and necessary consequence. We will examine how the Scriptures are sufficient for life and…

  8. Upcoming Event: Marriage & Family Matters in Ministry

    September 26, 2024 at 6:30–8:00 PM WSC Student Lounge WSC is pleased to welcome Mrs. Karen Hodge, coordinator for PCA Women’s Ministry, and Rev. Chris Hodge, pastor of Village Seven Presbyterian Church, for an evening of engagement regarding calling, ministry, marriage, family, and boundaries. How often do you hear or say, “I’m so busy?” This…

  9. Opening Convocation with President Kim: “Pray for Us” (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5)

    The 2024–2025 academic year will begin with an Opening Convocation on Thursday, September 5 at 10 a.m. in the WSC Chapel. President Joel E. Kim will address the WSC community during this convocation. Refreshments will be provided in the chapel foyer immediately following convocation. You can watch the Convocation Live on our YouTube channel on…

  10. 2024 Reformation Day Lecture & Fall SFAD

    Join us October 25th, 2024 for a special joint campus event! Dr. Horton will be giving the annual Reformation Day Lecture entitled, “Let God be God!” in the Chapel at 10 am. The monk Martin Luther wasn’t looking for a gracious God but the real God.  This brought him first to deep despair that drove…

  11. 2024 Graduation Reception Speeches: Mary Van Weelden

    The Westminster Seminary California Graduation Reception is an evening for graduates and their families to reflect upon their time here.

  12. WSC at Ligonier 2024

    Westminster Seminary California President, Joel Kim, and President Emeritus, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey were featured speakers at the 2024 Ligonier Ministries National Conference. The Conference theme was The Way, The Truth, & The Life, and convened in Orlando, Florida at the beautiful Rosen Shingle Creek Resort from May 23–25. President Kim’s plenary address was titled, “Signs…

  13. Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

    On June 1st, 2024, eighteen students graduated from Westminster Seminary California at the seminary’s 43rd annual commencement ceremony. Thirteen of these graduates received the degree Master of Divinity, while five received a Master of Arts in one or more of several concentrations (Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Historical Theology). The ceremony took place at the United…

  14. Summer 2024 Audit Opportunity with D.G. Hart

    J. Gresham Machen and the Crisis of Modernism (CH565) Summer 2024 Audit Opportunity at Westminster Seminary California August 13–16, 2024 | 1:15–4:30 pm | In-Person Only | 1 Credit Hour D.G. Hart, PhD, Associate Professor of History, Hillsdale College COURSE DESCRIPTION J. Gresham Machen, the founder of Westminster Seminary and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, was…

  15. Join us for a Meal at the Upcoming GAs and Synod

    Come and see us! Westminster Seminary California is delighted to have a presence at the 90th General Assembly of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and the 51st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America this year. Stop by our booth at the PCA General Assembly (June 10–14, 2024) and say hi to Associate Professor of…

  16. Watch Commencement Live Here

    Watch Commencement Live Our 43rd annual commencement will be live streamed at the link below.

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    2024 Cambodia Vision Trip Recap

    Note: The following is an excerpt from a letter written by Dr. Brad Bitner on the 2024 Cambodia vision trip. You can find the complete update from the trip in the upcoming edition of UPDATE Magazine. Our WSC team was delighted to serve the Cambodian churches. On our first Lord’s Day in Phnom Penh, seminarian…

  18. WSC Welcomes Dawn Dirksen as VPF&O

    Westminster Seminary California (WSC) is very pleased to welcome Ms. Dawn Dirksen as Vice President for Finance & Operations (VPF&O). Ms. Dirksen brings to WSC a wealth of experience in higher education, having served at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, CA for over two decades. Since 2011, she has been its Vice President of Finance…

  19. Now Hiring: Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations

    Westminster Seminary California invites applications for the position of Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations. Westminster Seminary California (WSC) seeks a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our new student recruitment efforts to attract qualified seminarians to meet WSC’s enrollment goals. Under the supervision of the Academic Dean, the new Director of Admissions & Alumni…

  20. Now Hiring: Admissions Counselor(s)

    Westminster Seminary California seeks a dynamic professional to serve as an Admissions Counselor on the Enrollment Team. Under the supervision of the Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations, the Admissions Counselor is a customer service position that supports the seminary’s recruitment efforts by serving as a crucial point of contact for prospective students throughout the…