Theology

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

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.

Professor of Mission and Theology

Faculty

Valerie Rempel, Ph.D.

Vice President, Dean of the Seminary, Associate Professor, J.B. Toews Chair of History and Theology

Tim Geddert, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director, New Testament

Brian Ross, D.Min.

Associate Professor, Program Director, Christian Ministry, Master of Divinity & Ministry Leadership and Culture

Lynn Jost, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director, Old Testament, Director of the Center for Anabaptist Studies

Admission requirements

• Commitment to and desire for Christian ministry and service
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Online application and fee ($90)
• Personal profile questions
• Three letters of reference
• Writing sample

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Course listing

Required Courses (60 Units)

Foundations

Expanding the Base

Practicing the Theory (3 Units)

Choose one

Capstone Learning

Electives

*Must be FPU Biblical Seminary course.

**At least one biblical theology course must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.

***Must be taken as a 3 unit course