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
- 136 Scholarships
- 12 Academic Staff
- 74 Students
American Baptist Seminary of the West Overview
American Baptist Seminary of the West Scholarships
American Baptist Seminary of the West Scholarships
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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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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38000 GBP
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16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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40000 USD
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30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Various benefits
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01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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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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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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The Fulbright Program
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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30000 USD
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
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5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship
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332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Fulbright-Masaryk Award
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1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
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5000 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Tatra Banka Scholarship
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1500 USD
Deadline
28 Sep 2026
Uplifting Communities Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jun 2026
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
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Student services
Current Student Services
- Housing
- Paying Student Accounts
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
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