The Master of Arts in Theology provides you with specialized education of biblical and systematic theology and history of Christianity. 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 Theology from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary will prepare you for a future of teaching and writing in your area of expertise. Graduates of this degree have the option of becoming a teaching pastor or using it as a gateway to achieving their Ph.D. in order to teach at the collegiate level.
Program director

Mark Baker, Ph.D.
Faculty

Valerie Rempel, Ph.D.

Tim Geddert, Ph.D.

Brian Ross, D.Min.

Lynn Jost, Ph.D.
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 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 |
HIST 712 | History of Christianity | 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 726 | Advanced Biblical Interpretation | 2 |
BIB 752 | New Testament Theology ** | 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 |
THEO 734 | Contemporary Theology | 3 |
Practicing the Theory (3 Units)
Choose one
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
COUN 724 MIN 732 or MIN 740 or MIN 742 or MIN 793B and MIN 793A | Interpersonal Communication or Church Educational Ministries or Preaching I or Preaching for Contemporary Listeners or The Practice of Ministry II * and The Practice of Ministry I * | 3 or 3 or 3 or 3 or 3 |
Capstone Learning
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BIB 790 THEO 799 | Senior Seminar * or Thesis * | 3 or 6 |
MIN 770 | Ministry Discernment * | 0 |
Electives
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Theology or History courses | 9 | |
Bible course | 3 | |
Free electives | 7.5-10.5 |
*Must be FPU Biblical Seminary course.
**At least one biblical theology course must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.