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S E M I NA RY S T U DE NT S
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CONTENTS
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It All Starts Here
Why MBS?
Beyond the Classroom
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The MU Difference
Speak Freely, Think Deeply
Welcome to Portland
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Apply and Visit
Scholarships and Financial Aid
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Home of the Lions
Lead Where God Leads
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Settle In and Venture Out
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IT ALL STARTS HERE
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• Start on your path to a meaningful career • Deepen your relationship with Christ • Make friendships that last a lifetime • Invest in your community • Be mentored by staff and faculty • Find your passion • Build your future
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MU LTN O MAH BIBLICAL SEM INARY
Denominations Represented:
20+ Average class size:
20 Miles to downtown Portland from campus:
7
Student-faculty ratio:
11:1 Established:
1936
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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM We’re here to help you succeed. We have resources to help you in your studies and connect you to the MU community, so you’ll be supported no matter what you face in your time here.
• VOCATIONAL AND CAREER DISCIPLESHIP • STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER • MULTICULTURAL CENTER • STUDENT COUNSELING AND WELLNESS CENTER • SPIRITUAL LIFE
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THE
MUDIFFERENCE Who we are: MU is a diverse learning community that equips our students to love Christ and serve their neighbors through their lives and work.
YOU’LL BE MORE THAN A NUMBER
With an average class size of 20 and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1, you’ll be mentored and guided by our renowned faculty who want to help you succeed.
OUR STUDENTS ARE WORLD-CHANGERS
Our students leave here and thrive. MU alumni are starting nonprofits, doing social services and mental health counseling, serving and teaching overseas, pastoring and starting new ministries, and representing Christ in the marketplace. With a degree from MU, you can go anywhere.
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SPEAK FREELY, THINK DEEPLY We provide a learning environment that values critical thinking. We’re unified in our core doctrines while we encourage our students to ask questions, discuss, and explore God’s Word in depth.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) M.A. in Applied Theology (MAAT) M.A. in Biblical Studies (MABS) M.A. in Christian Leadership (MACL) M.A. in Theological Studies (MATS) Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Biblical Hebrew Program New Testament Greek Program Certificate Programs
- Julia Glanz, candidate for M.A. in Biblical Studies, Biblical Hebrew Program
Go to multnomah.edu/online for more information on online courses and programs.
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Welcome
TO PORTLAND
There’s so much to discover in this vibrant city, and it’s one of
the best things about studying at MU. Our MU City Guide is the resource you need to explore Portland like a local.
Check out our Adventure Guide
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WE HOPE YOU’RE HUNGRY What’s the best way to enjoy Portland’s vibrant food scene on a seminary student’s budget? The city has over 500 food carts, with eats from some of the best chefs in the city and every region you can imagine. There’s always something good to eat here.
GO BY BIKE, GO BY TRAIN Exploring Portland is easy, even without a car. Jump on a bus right outside campus, take the MAX light rail downtown, or do as the Portlanders do and hop on your bike and enjoy the 385 miles of bike lanes the city has to offer.
FUEL UP FOR LATE-NIGHT STUDY SESSIONS We’re not exaggerating when we say there’s a coffee shop around every corner in Portland. With more than 40 independent coffee roasters, boasting hometown heroes like Stumptown and Coava, there’s no better place to get your caffeine fix.
HOW ABOUT A DAY TRIP? Grab your friends, load up the car, and drive less than two hours to the beach. Enjoy breathtaking hikes in the Columbia River Gorge or stay in town and enjoy the scenic views and trails in parks like Mt. Tabor, Powell Butte, and Forest Park.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID CURIOUS HOW TO PAY FOR SEMINARY? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID ONLINE • Fill out FAFSA at fafsa.gov
2 out of 3 students receive MBS institutional aid.
• Submit your FAFSA to using our school code:
003206 • Our Financial Aid Office will contact you with next steps after you have been admitted.
MBS students earn over $100,000 in outside scholarships each year.
TUITION (2020-2021) EXPLORE MORE OPTIONS Apply for a variety of external scholarships and grants. You can view our recommended list of scholarships online.
Seminary courses: $595 per credit Online courses: $585 per credit Doctor of Ministry credits: $620 per credit Certificate programs: $580 per credit Audit hours: $125 per credit *Most financial aid packages and scholarships require full-time enrollment. Students are considered full-time if they are enrolled in 8 or more credits per semester.
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Apply NOW
Ready to join the MU community? • Fill out the application online at multnomah.edu/apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling deadline, apply today. • If you have questions, contact Admissions at (503) 251-6485 or admissions@multnomah.edu.
SEE FOR YOURSELF Come and see what makes studying at MBS so unique, from our beautiful grounds to our tight-knit community, it’s a seminary experience like no other. Set up a visit with the Admissions team today, where you’ll have the chance to talk through any questions about enrollment or financial aid, tour the campus, and even sit in on a class. Contact us today and experience the MBS difference.
APPLY TODAY TO MULTNOMAH UNIVERSITY
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LEAD WHERE GOD LEADS Our students are putting their education into practice as they actively pour into the community and serve the people of Portland and around the world.
CONNECT TO A WORLD FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES MU alumni are spread across the globe as they lead ministries, organizations, and nonprofits. Our graduates have served and worked on almost every continent. You’ll be connected to the legacy of MU graduates and tons of amazing opportunities for ministry and work throughout the world.
LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS Once a semester, our students can participate in our school-wide Days of Outreach, where we do everything from picking up trash in our neighborhood, yard work at local elementary school playgrounds, interior painting in churches, serving coffee and hot dogs at transit stations, to assisting elderly neighbors with house projects. In the fall semester, classes are canceled for a half-day to allow all students time to participate, and in the spring semester MU partners with the citywide MLK Day of Service in January.
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MU ALUMNI Our alumni have gone on to work for incredible organizations and put their MU education to work. MU Grads are employed at: • Adidas • Christianity Today • Dream Center • Facebook • Focus on the Family • Google • Luis Palau Association • Microsoft • MTV • NBC • Seattle Seahawks • The Bible Project • Wieden + Kennedy • Wycliffe Bible Translators
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AMBASSADOR APARTMENTS
MEMORIAL HALL
ALDRICH HALL
THE DEN Our cozy commuter center is a great place for our students to gather together for times of worship, prayer, and fellowship, and other events.
JCA This central building is the hub for our students. It houses the JCA lounge where you can hang out with friends or shoot a game of pool, Roger’s Café for all your coffee needs, the Study Hall and Student Success Center, and the cafeteria.
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HOME OF THE
LIONS LYTLE GYM Cheer on your Lions and connect with fellow students as you “Ponte La Verde” and show your MU pride!
MITCHELL LIBRARY It’s Seminary—you have to study, so why not pull up a chair in the library? Students can search the 95,000-volume MU collection, 500,000+ additional volumes through partner libraries, and digital content available via numerous research databases.
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SETTLE IN Engage with a rich faith community on campus as you serve and grow together in a vibrant city. Our campus is minutes from downtown Portland and surrounded with breathtaking nature reserves and parks. Experience the best of both worlds at Multnomah Biblical Seminary. Living on campus is a great way to connect with the MBS community and save on commuting time. We have two options available for seminary students.
AMBASSADOR APARTMENTS The Ambassador is comprised of shared apartments available to all students. Both single- and double-bedroom occupancies are available. Units are divided by gender and general stage of life. The Student Life department houses an Ambassador interest list that students can use to find roommates.
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MEMORIAL HALL Upperclassmen, non-traditional, and graduate-level students live in Memorial Hall. Men and women are separated by wing. Standard rooms are single occupancy. Some suite options are available to students who would like a roommate and a small price break. Upper Memorial is occupied by traditional undergrads. Lower Memorial is occupied by graduate, seminary, degree completion, and older traditional undergrads.
- Azaria Coakley, class of 2019
& VENTURE OUT
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