The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

What The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology does

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is an independent, nonprofit, accredited graduate school and seminary headquartered at 1130 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, Washington, founded in 1997 under the auspices of Western Seminary, renamed Mars Hill Graduate School in 2000, and rebranded under its current name in 2011. It offers two primary master's degrees: the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP), a 66-credit, three-year clinical program preparing students for licensure, with optional concentrations in Narrative Focused Trauma Care and British Object Relations; and the Master of Arts in Theology & Culture (MATC), a 39-credit, two-year low-residency program with specializations in Arts, Chaplaincy, Community Development, and Ministry. Both degrees are priced at $778 per credit, yielding total tuition of $30,342 (MATC) and $51,348 (MACP), delivered through weekly online coursework combined with twice-yearly on-campus intensives, with SARA participation enabling distance enrollment across multiple states.

The institution operates four affiliated centers and publications — The Allender Center (trauma recovery training), Center for Transforming Engagement (leadership and social change), The Other Journal (digital theological commentary), and Christ & Cascadia (regional publication) — that extend its brand beyond degree programs. Complementary revenue lines include the Certificate in Living Theology ($4,950 total), the forthcoming Certificate in Scripture & Society, and continuing education workshops, some eligible for CEUs. The school's core intellectual property is the Narrative Focused Trauma Care methodology developed by co-founder Dr. Dan Allender, which integrates theology, trauma science, and narrative engagement into its pedagogy.

The institution holds dual accreditation (Association of Theological Schools in 2013, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities in 2020) and is governed by a Board of Trustees with an executive team led by President and Provost Dr. J. Derek McNeil, who has announced a June 2027 retirement. It enrolls 243 students, employs 101-250 staff, and has produced 1,725 alumni since 1997. Donor contributions cover approximately 30% of operating costs, reflecting a nonprofit revenue mix dominated by tuition. In February 2026, NWCCU placed the school on probationary status related to financial sustainability, requiring compliance demonstration by February 2030.

Name

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

Legal name

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

Website

https://theseattleschool.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is a nonprofit, independent graduate school in Seattle offering Master of Arts degrees in Counseling Psychology and Theology & Culture, plus certificates and continuing education, serving adult learners pursuing vocations in therapy, ministry, arts, and community leadership.

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Headquarters

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Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Graduate Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition charged per credit ($778/credit). Two main degree programs: MATC (39 credits, $30,342) and MACP (66 credits, $51,348). Tuition charged per term based on enrollment.
2. Certificate Programs: Certificate in Living Theology ($4,950 total or $4,050 early bird), Certificate in Scripture & Society (TBD pricing, 11 graduate credits). Offered on rotating schedule every two years.
3. Continuing Education & Workshops: Public workshops, faculty webinars, conferences, and story groups through the Allender Center and Center for Transforming Engagement. Some offerings eligible for CEUs for Washington State-licensed professionals.
4. Donations & Giving: As an independent nonprofit, the school relies on donor contributions which cover approximately 30% of operating costs. Accepts one-time gifts, recurring gifts, bequests, and stock transfers.

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Core offering

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is an interdisciplinary graduate school and seminary offering master's degrees (MACP in Counseling Psychology and MATC in Theology & Culture), graduate certificate programs (Certificate in Living Theology, Certificate in Scripture & Society), continuing education workshops, and trauma-care training through the Allender Center. Programs are delivered through a low-residency model combining online coursework with periodic on-campus intensives at the Seattle waterfront campus.

Product overview

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is an interdisciplinary graduate school and seminary offering a portfolio of graduate degree programs and professional certificates. Its core offerings include two master's degrees: the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP) — a 3-year clinical program preparing students for licensure as counselors, with optional concentrations in Narrative Focused Trauma Care and Psychoanalytic Psychology (British Object Relations) — and the Master of Arts in Theology & Culture (MATC) — a 2-year low-residency program with specializations in The Arts, Chaplaincy, Community Development, and Ministry. The school also offers Certificate programs (Living Theology, Scripture & Society) and Continuing Education workshops. Beyond degree programs, The Seattle School houses branded initiatives including The Allender Center (trauma training), the Center for Transforming Engagement (leadership development), The Other Journal (digital publication), and Christ & Cascadia (regional journal). The institution operates on a low-residency model combining weekly online coursework with retreat-style on-campus intensives.

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Brands

• The Allender Center: A training and transformation hub for pastors, therapists, lay counselors, and community leaders focused on trauma and abuse recovery, developed by Dr. Dan Allender.
• Center for Transforming Engagement
• The Other Journal
• Christ & Cascadia

Products and services

• Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP) A 3-year, 66-credit clinical graduate degree program that prepares students for professional licensure as counselors by integrating theology, psychology, and psychodynamic theory with deep personal formation. Available on-campus in Seattle or in low-residency format.
• Master of Arts in Theology & Culture (MATC) A 2-year, 39-credit low-residency graduate program designed for artists, activists, ministry leaders, and seekers seeking theological formation at the intersection of healing, justice, creativity, and leadership. Includes twice-yearly on-campus residencies.
• Certificate in Living Theology A 1-year, 5-course graduate-level certificate program that invites participants to explore historical, cultural, and social formations of Christian theology within a relational learning community, offered 100% online. Priced at $4,950 total or $4,050 early bird.
• Certificate in Scripture & Society A psychologically-informed certificate program that brings the Bible into conversation with local contexts, offering fresh lenses for interpreting Scripture through diverse cultural, historical, and literary perspectives. Eligible for 11 graduate credits.
• Continuing Education & Workshops Short-term learning opportunities including faculty webinars, workshops, weekend conferences, evening lectures, and classes open to the public for personal enrichment or professional development. Some offerings eligible for CEUs for Washington State-licensed professionals.
• The Allender Center Training A training and transformation hub that offers workshops, conferences, and story groups for pastors, therapists, lay counselors, and community leaders focused on understanding their own stories and serving others in trauma and abuse recovery, developed by Dr. Dan Allender.
• Center for Transforming Engagement Training An initiative that equips leaders and teams to awaken social change through resilience circles, change models, and training programs for pastors, clergy, and nonprofit leaders working in difficult contexts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91.3% retention rate (AY 2024-2025)
• +4 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Self SpacesupportingOthersA Seattle-based mental health practice providing a scholarship fund ($4,000) for BIPOC or students of color to fund the 40-hour personal therapy requirement for MACP students. Honors the importance of therapeutic experience for future counselors and supports minority student entry into the psychology field.
• Center for Object RelationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the British Object Relations concentration within the MACP program. Clinical formation facilitated by practitioner-scholar faculty in partnership with this center, providing infant observation course and deeper clinical training in the psychoanalytic tradition.
• AmeriCorpssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational service program partnership where students can serve communities while earning funding to assist with education costs. Students offset tuition and living expenses through service.

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Recent moves12 records

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Direct peers

• Fuller Theological Seminary: Major ATS-accredited evangelical seminary in Pasadena with a renowned integration of theology and psychology, including the Graduate School of Psychology. Directly comparable as a graduate theological institution with counseling licensure pathways and a similar integrative pedagogical philosophy.
• Denver Seminary: Mid-sized ATS-accredited seminary offering master's degrees in counseling and theology, with a similar emphasis on personal formation and professional licensure. Comparable in scale and mission to The Seattle School, with overlapping programmatic structure.
• Regent College: Graduate theological school in Vancouver, BC offering MAR/MATS programs with an interdisciplinary, culturally-engaged curriculum similar to The Seattle School's MATC. Comparable as a non-denominational graduate institution focused on theological formation for cultural leaders.
• Western Seminary: Portland-based ATS-accredited seminary and the original parent institution from which The Seattle School gained independence in 2002. Directly comparable as a Pacific Northwest evangelical seminary with master's-level counseling and theology programs.
• Tyndale University: Toronto-based graduate theological school offering seminary degrees with interdisciplinary programs. Comparable as a North American graduate theological institution with similar integrative curriculum approach and emphasis on contextual theological education.
• Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary: ATS-accredited mainline seminary on the campus of Northwestern University offering MDiv, MA, and DMin programs with a focus on formation and contextual theology. Comparable as a graduate theological institution offering specialized master's-level degrees with a similar emphasis on formation and engagement with contemporary culture.
• Columbia Theological Seminary: ATS-accredited Presbyterian seminary in Decatur, GA offering graduate theological degrees with concentrations in ministry and spiritual formation. Comparable as a graduate theological institution offering master's programs with a similar emphasis on integrative formation and practical ministry preparation.

Broad incumbents

• Wheaton College Graduate School: Graduate programs housed within Wheaton College, a major evangelical institution offering master's degrees in theology, ministry, and related fields. Comparable in faith tradition and graduate theological offerings but operates at significantly larger scale as part of a comprehensive university.

Regional players

• George Fox Evangelical Seminary: Portland-based evangelical seminary (now part of George Fox University) offering graduate degrees in theology, ministry, and counseling. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest seminary with similar ATS accreditation and integration of theological formation with practical ministry training.
• Seattle Pacific University School of Theology: Seattle-based seminary within a Free Methodist university offering MDiv and MAT programs. Comparable as a same-city theological school with similar evangelical orientation and graduate degree programs in theology and ministry.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/textsoulculture
• Facebookfacebook.com/theseattleschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/edu/school?id=19646
• Instagraminstagram.com/theseattleschool
• Xx.com/seattle_school

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