The Master of Arts in Old Testament provides you with specialized education of New Testament theology. The program focuses on the disciplines and resources of biblical interpretation allowing graduates to continue education on their own well after program completion.
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
Graduating with a Master of Arts in Old Testament from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary will prepare you for a future of teaching and writing in your area of expertise. Graduates teach at the collegiate level or in the church. The MAOT prepares you for a Ph.D. or other doctoral studies in a related field.
Program director
Lynn Jost, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director, Old Testament, Director of the Center for Anabaptist Studies
Faculty
Valerie Rempel, Ph.D.
Dean of the Seminary, Associate Professor, J.B. Toews Chair of History and Theology, Interim Vice President of the Seminary
Tim Geddert, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director, New Testament
Brian Ross, D.Min.
Assistant Professor, Program Director, Christian Ministry, Master of Divinity & Ministry Leadership and Culture
Mark Baker, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director, Theology & Intercultural Studies M.A.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Completion of FPBS application materials
Course listing
Required Courses (60 Units)
Foundations
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIB 709 | Bible Knowledge Requirement Seminar | 0 |
| BIB 715 | Elementary Hebrew I | 3 |
| BIB 716 | Elementary Hebrew II | 3 |
| BIB 720 | The Church and God's Mission in the World * | 3 |
| BIB 725 | Understanding, Interpreting, and Teaching Scripture | 3 |
| BIB 750 | Old Testament Theology ** | 3 |
| MIN 704 | Discerning Vocation and Calling * | 1 |
| MIN 750A MIN 750D | Cross-Cultural Encounter: Los Angeles or Cross-Cultural Encounter: San Francisco | 1.5 or 1.5 |
| THEO 712 | Story of the Church & Its Theology | 3 |
Expanding the Base
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIB 717 | Intermediate Hebrew Exegesis | 3 |
| BIB 718 | Advanced Hebrew Exegesis | 3 |
| BIB 726 | Advanced Biblical Interpretation | 2 |
| BIB 752 | New Testament Theology ** | 3 |
| BIB 756 | Old Testament Backgrounds | 3 |
| MIN 760 | Practicum Assessment and Discernment | 0 |
| HIST 716 THEO 760 or HIST 718 | The Evangelical Anabaptist Story or Evangelical Anabaptist Confessions of Faith or North American Religious History | 3 or 3 or 3 |
| THEO 730 | Discipleship and Ethics * | 3 |
Practicing the Theory
Choose one
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 724 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MIN 732 | Church Educational Ministries | 3 |
| MIN 740 | Preaching I | 3 |
| MIN 742 | Preaching for Contemporary Listeners | 3 |
| MIN 793B and MIN 793A | The Practice of Ministry II and The Practice of Ministry I | 3 |
Capstone Learning
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIB 790 BIB 799 or MIN 799 | Senior Seminar * or Thesis or Thesis * | 3 or 6 or 6 |
| MIN 770 | Ministry Discernment * | 0 |
Electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Old Testament courses | 6 | |
| Free electives | 4.5-7.5 |
*Course must be FPU Biblical Seminary course.
**At least one biblical theology course must be FPU Biblical Seminary course.
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Program details
Old Testament
Delivery mode
On campus
Cost per unit
$485
Number of units
60
Accreditation
Association of Theological Schools
Locations
I have grown spiritually and mentally here at FPU Biblical Seminary in being challenged to become a life-long learner in my walk with the Lord. My education has prepared me to think outside the box in preparation for service to others and engaging people's lives with the Bible.
Savannah Jean Pronovost
- Old Testament