Westminster Seminary, UK

Westminster Seminary UK, formally known as "Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary", is a theologically conservative Presbyterian school of theology based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has a particular focus on preparing its students for planting churches in the UK and continental Europe.

The seminary offers a range of courses accredited through Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, including the Master of Divinity (M.Div.).

The seminary is a member of Affinity, a network of conservative evangelical organizations in the British Isles.[1]

History

The seminary was found in September 2013 by two ministers of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in England and Wales: Ian Hamilton, minister of Cambridge Presbyterian Church and Bill Schweitzer, minister of Gateshead Presbyterian Church, as well as Joseph Pipa, president of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.[2][3][4][5][6] Westminster's first graduate completed his studies three years later.

The seminary gained Charitable Incorporated Organisation status in 2020.[2]

At the start of 2025, Donald John MacLean, a professor of Historical Theology, succeeded the Rev Dr Ian Hamilton as President of Westminster Seminary.[7]

In 2025, Westminster Seminary announced that it plans to relocate from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to Oxford in August 2026.[8]

Courses

The Seminary offers a variety of courses, including:[9]

  • Master of Divinity (MDiv)
  • Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv)
  • Master of Theology (ThM)
  • Master of Arts in Religion (MAR)
  • Diploma in Biblical Studies (DipBS)
  • School of Theology (CertBS)

Theology and doctrine

The school is committed to the Westminster Standards, experiential Calvinism, Presbyterian Church government, ordinary means of grace ministry, and the regulative principle of worship.

References

  1. ^ "Westminster Seminary UK". affinity.org.uk. Haywards Heath. 2026. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Our Story". Westminster Seminary UK. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
  3. ^ "History | All Saints Presbyterian Church". All Saints. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
  4. ^ "Faculty Members". Westminster Seminary. Archived from the original on 2022-05-22. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  5. ^ "Our Story". Westminster Seminary. Archived from the original on 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  6. ^ Thomas, Geoff; Winch, Jonathan (1 January 2024). "'Behold your God!' – Westminster UK encouraged". Evangelicals Now. Thornton Heath: Evangelicals Now Ltd. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  7. ^ "D.J. MacLean appointed president of Westminster Seminary". Evangelicals Now. Thornton Heath: Evangelicals Now Ltd. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  8. ^ "Seminary's big move to Oxford". Evangelicals Now. Thornton Heath, Surrey. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  9. ^ "Westminster Seminary UK". Westminster Seminary UK. Retrieved 2025-02-05.


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