Multnomah University has adjusted its non-Bible/Theology/Seminary admissions policies to create more space to invite more students to our Christ-honoring community that wish to pursue their education in an environment where being transformed by Christ’s love is a central tenet. We will welcome a wider demographic of students by creating multiple distinct schools within the institution to better share our faith and Christian mission with the world: Multnomah Biblical Seminary & School of the Bible, Theology & Ministry (MBS & MSBTM), Multnomah School of Professional Studies (MSPS) and Multnomah University Online (MUO).

Multnomah has previously functioned as a “covenant”(closed enrollment) community, which focuses on educating ONLY Christian students. We are now expanding ourselves to include an element of being a “missional” (hybrid enrollment) community, which will educate any student in a Christian context, regardless of a student’s faith journey.

While all Multnomah Biblical Seminary and School of the Bible, Theology & Ministry (MBS & MSBTM) students will still require a signed statement of faith, all schools will uphold a signed community standards agreement and integrate faith and Bible into all majors. All employees of the University will continue to sign a statement of faith ensuring a Christian ethics remains central.

Our commitment to Christian education is unchanged. Our staff and faculty are dedicated, professing followers of Christ, and the curriculum in every classroom integrates faith and academic excellence. Multnomah University will continue to require every student to participate in the traditional Bible core.

We will continue to offer and require chapel attendance, and our campus community will be unapologetically Christian in its culture and practices. The heartbeat of the university will be the same, but our structure will be more welcoming. Our love of Christ and our integrity are intact, and we are using them to impact the kingdom of God.

There is the deepest respect for the Bible at Multnomah University. We have always emphasized Biblical literacy and competency, and we continue that commitment to the study of the Bible as a discipline within our new School of the Bible, Theology & Ministry. We will also continue to see this integrated by our brilliant faculty in our non-Bible/Ministry majors.

We also know many students are eager to engage with themes and questions in the Bible as they relate to the story of humanity. With the Greatest Commandment (Matthew 22:34-40) as the North Star, the university will continue to be compelled by the love of Christ engaging not just the minds of students, but their hearts and souls as well. As students are drawn into the love of God, our great hope is their questions lead to deeper trust, greater commitment, and a growing sense of call to impact their communities.

No, the landscape of higher education is complex and evolving. As we prepare for the next academic year, restructuring of Multnomah’s academic structure is one element of various changes that will be taking place. However, the commitment from the Board of Trustees and administration to continue collaborative connections across our community as changes are made is stronger than ever.

Yes, however, in order for students to change from the School of Professional Studies to the School of Biblical Seminary or School of the Bible, Theology & Ministry (MBS & MSBTM) they must provide a statement of faith and affirm the university’s doctrinal statement as the admissions requirements for each school are different.

General graduation requirements will not change and each student, regardless of major is still required to engage in the core Bible classes required for each major. However, we hope in the future that students will have more options for the Bible courses they take in order to fulfill this graduation requirement.

No, chapel will continue to be a vital part of the Multnomah student and community experience and the graduation requirement will not change. If you have questions regarding what chapel credit requirements look like, click here to check out our Spiritual Life webpage.

Yes, all students will agree to the community standards guidelines as part of their admission to the university. Any student that chooses to attend Multnomah University, regardless of their faith background, will be knowingly choosing a Christian institution for their studies. Our community standards will remain in alignment with scripture and in service to creating a safe and Christ-honoring environment for all students.

Yes, students can change majors throughout their tenure at Multnomah. In fact, we hope this happens, and that compelled by the LOVE of Christ more students would desire to study scripture in deeper and more meaningful ways. Students entering the School of the Bible, Theology & Ministry will need to provide a statement of faith and affirm the university’s doctrinal statement in addition to submitting the major change paperwork with the Registrar’s office.