Westminster Seminary California facts for kids
| Type | Private theological seminary |
|---|---|
| Established | 1979 |
| President | Joel Kim |
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Academic staff
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13 |
| Students | 155 |
| Location |
,
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United States
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| Campus | Suburban |
Westminster Seminary California is a Reformed and Presbyterian Christian seminary in Escondido, California. It was initially a branch campus of Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia until 1982 when it became fully independent. It currently has thirteen full-time faculty members and enrolls approximately 155 full-time students.
History and ecclesiastical affiliation
Westminster Seminary California was founded in 1979 and welcomed its first students in the fall of 1980. It is a multi-denominational seminary in the Presbyterian and Reformed tradition, with close relationships with several denominations, including the Presbyterian Church in America, Orthodox Presbyterian Church, United Reformed Churches in North America and Korean-American Presbyterian Church.
The WSC campus also hosts the Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies, which provides theological training for the Association of Reformed Baptist Churches of America.
Notable alumni
- Joel Kim, president of Westminster Seminary California
- Julius Kim, president of The Gospel Coalition
- Lloyd Kim, coordinator of Mission to the World
- Matt Slick, founder of Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry
Notable alumni
