Our certificate in Christian studies provides you with a comprehensive overview of theology and ministry. The courses required for this certificate are the same nine units of required courses for all of our Master of Arts degrees. After these requirements are fulfilled, you can choose a variety of courses in theology, history, ministry and mission to complete your certificate.
Highlights
- Purposeful community of learners and leaders
- Experienced and published faculty
- Theologically diverse student body
- MFT and ministry students integrated in foundational courses
- Option to study in Israel each summer
- Option to attend the Hispanic Summer Program
- Diverse practicum opportunities
- Online courses available
- Fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Career opportunities
This certificate gives graduates a deeper knowledge of the Scriptures and a greater understanding of theology improving your current ministry leadership skills.
Program director
Brian Ross, D.Min.
Assistant Professor, Program Director, Christian Ministry, Master of Divinity & Ministry Leadership and Culture
Faculty
Mark Baker, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director, Theology & Intercultural Studies M.A.
Terry Brensinger, Ph.D.
Professor, Pastoral Education
Tim Geddert, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director, New Testament
Lynn Jost, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director, Old Testament, Director of the Center for Anabaptist Studies
Valerie Rempel, Ph.D.
Dean of the Seminary, Associate Professor, J.B. Toews Chair of History and Theology, Interim Vice President of the Seminary
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Completion of FPBS application materials
Course listing
Required Courses (30 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIB 720 | The Church and God’s Mission in the World | 3 |
| BIB 725 | Understanding, Interpreting and Teaching Scripture | 2 |
| MIN 704 | Discerning Vocation and Calling | 1 |
| THEO 730 | Discipleship and Ethics | 3 |
Electives
Select 21 units from the following
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MIN 750A MIN 762 or MIN 750C or MIN 750D or | Cross-Cultural Encounter: Los Angeles or Exegeting and Serving Your Neighborhood or Cross-Cultural Encounter: International or Cross-Cultural Encounter: San Francisco or Intercultural Studies course | 1.5 or 1.5 or 1.5 or 1.5 or 3 |
| Bible courses | 3-9 | |
| Theology or history courses | 3-9 | |
| Ministry or mission courses | 3-9 | |
| BIB 709 | Bible Knowledge Requirement Seminar | 0 |
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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.
Dustin Maddox
- Seminary Student