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A Seminary Experience Built for Your Life and Ministry
Committed to Family and Community: Our programs are designed to be flexible, affordable and supportive so you can pursue your purpose while balancing work, family and ministry.
Theologically Sound: Rooted in an evangelical, Anabaptist and ecumenical tradition, FPBS will equip you to deepen your faith and grow in ministry with a foundation of sound, rigorous theology.
Support Every Step of the Way: In small classes, you’ll gain a community of fellow seminary students, faculty, staff and dedicated mentors who care about nurturing God’s work in your life.
Experiential Learning Opportunities: Each seminary program is designed to help you apply what you learn through real-world ministry experience in a variety of contexts.
Why Choose Fresno Pacific University?
ATS-Accredited: Seminary programs are accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, which sets a standard to improve theological schools and the communities they serve.
#1 Private University for Social Mobility: FPU is ranked the #1 private university in the nation for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal.
Central Valley’s Only Accredited Christian University: FPU has been uplifting the Central Valley community through education rooted in faith for over 80 years.
Affordable and Accessible: We’re committed to making education affordable by providing access to financial aid opportunities for seminary students.
Shaping the Heart and Soul of Central California
At Fresno Pacific University, we’re proud to be the Central Valley’s only accredited Christian university. Our deep faith and pride in our community drives us to provide affordable, Christ-centered education that transforms the lives of our students and the communities they serve.
Explore Seminary Programs
M.A. in Christian Ministry
Advance your leadership and theological expertise and develop practical skills for diverse ministry settings in pastoral care, ethical leadership and multicultural communities.
M.A. in Ministry, Leadership & Culture
Adapt to a changing world and guide individuals and diverse communities toward transformational growth in Christ in a program designed to enhance your pastoral ministry.
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Deepen your understanding of the Bible and theology and grow as a communicator and leader to address the challenges of modern ministry in your church or nonprofit organizational setting.
M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy
Prepare for licensure and guide clients toward meaningful recovery, lasting wellness and stronger family bonds with comprehensive and biblically informed understanding of interpersonal relationships and therapeutic intervention.
Master of Divinity/M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy
Provide ethical family and marriage interventions in your ministry, combining the leadership development and the theological and biblical rigor of the M.Div. with the evidence-based, licensure-aligned approach of our M.A. in MFT.
Dustin M., M.Div.“Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary equipped me intellectually and formed me spiritually. I developed into the type of person that could offer the ministry of Christ's presence in our time and place.”
Accreditation and Accolades
- Ranked #1 private university in the West for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal
- Ranked in the Top 20 Best Bang for the Buck in the Western Region by Washington Monthly
- Ranked one of America's Best Colleges by The Wall Street Journal
- Ranked in the Top 50 for Student Experience by The Wall Street Journal
- The only Christian college in the western U.S. with a 5-star rating at Money
- Ranked #1 university in the 2025 Best of Central California competition by The Fresno Bee
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) (https://www.wscuc.org/)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org/)
- Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (http://www.rn.ca.gov/)