History
The earliest roots of the American Baptist Seminary of the West lie in the chartering of California College, Vacaville, in 1871. In 1915 BBDS merged with the Pacific Coast Baptist Theological Seminary, which had begun in Oakland in 1890 and had moved to Berkeley in 1904.
Education
ABSW offers accredited Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Community Leadership (MCL), and Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degrees. Jointly with the Graduate Theological Union, ABSW offers an accredited Master of Arts (MA). ABSW also participates with the Graduate Theological Union in offering the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Theology (ThD) degrees.
American Baptist Seminary of the West Key Statistics & Highlights
- 310 Scholarships
- 12 Academic Staff
- 74 Students
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American Baptist Seminary of the West Scholarships
American Baptist Seminary of the West Scholarships
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Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Various benefits
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Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Various benefits
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
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Various benefits
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Becas La Caixa
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Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
Merit-based
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16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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11000 USD
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Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
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Various benefits
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Fondos En Administración - ICETEX
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Student services
Current Student Services
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Housing services
On-campus housing offers a unique opportunity for community development beyond the classroom. ABSW currently owns two apartment buildings (Gray and Bratcher) located on the seminary campus. Apartments include one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio.
Library services
The Flora Lamson Hewlett Library is home to more that 450,000 volumes, 1200 perodical subscriptions, and 292,000 microforms and audio visual materials. It is considered one of the largest theological libraries in the United States. The library building includes a central reading room, study areas, computer lab, and a helpful library staff.
Campus life
ABSW currently owns two apartment buildings (Gray and Bratcher) located on the seminary campus. Apartments include one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio. All are unfurnished. The apartments were renovated and retrofitted for earthquake safety in 2003 and 2005. Washers and dryers are available in a community laundry room located under Bratcher Apartment building. Residents pay for utilities, telephone, internet, and cable. Parking spaces may be available to residents for a monthly fee.
Accreditation
ABSW is accredited by The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) In the United States and Canada.
American Baptist Seminary of the West Campus Locations
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Berkeley City