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 of Old Testament and Preaching, Director of the Anabaptist Center
Faculty
Terry Brensinger, Ph.D.
Seminary President and University Vice President
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-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 | Biblical Interpretation I | 3 |
| BIB-750** | Biblical Theology I | 3 |
| MIN-705* | Mentoring/Connecting | 1 |
| MIN-750A or MIN-750D | Cross-Cultural Encounter: Los Angeles Cross-Cultural Encounter: San Francisco | 1.5 1.5 |
| THEO-705 | Christian Thought | 3 |
Expanding The Base
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIB-717 | Intermediate Hebrew Exegesis | 3 |
| BIB-718 | Advanced Hebrew Exegesis | 3 |
| BIB-726 | Biblical Interpretation II | 2 |
| BIB-752** | Biblical Theology II | 3 |
| BIB-756 | Old Testament Backgrounds | 3 |
| MIN-760 | Practicum Assessment and Discernment | 0 |
| HIST-716 or THEO-760 or HIST-718 | Evangelical Anabaptist Story Evangelical Anabaptist Confessions North American Religious History | 3 3 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 or MIN-742 | Preaching I Preaching for Contemporary Listeners | 3 3 |
| MIN-793A and MIN-793B | Supervised Ministry Experience I Supervised Ministry Experience II | 1.5 1.5 |
Capstone Learning
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIB-790* or BIB-799/MIN-799* | Senior Seminar Thesis | 3 6 |
| MIN-770* | Ministry Discernment | 0 |
Electives
- Old testament courses (6 units)
- Free electives (4.5-7.5 units)
* Course must be FPU Biblical Seminary course.
** At least one biblical theology course must be FPU Biblical Seminary course.