Whitworth's theology & philosophy department is noted for its commitment to excellent teaching, strong scholarship and Christian ministry.

The theology faculty takes the Christian Gospel and personal discipleship as seriously as it takes its academics. Members of the faculty seek to lay a solid foundation in the Bible, in Christian history and doctrine, and in discipleship in the modern world for students entering a wide range of Christian ministries and other vocations.

Philosophy faculty members, all of whom are published scholars active in ministry, introduce their students to the content and methodology of the discipline of philosophy. While emphasizing the history of philosophy and current philosophical issues, the department's courses help develop logical-reasoning and critical-thinking skills.