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.
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 720 | The Church and God's Mission in the World * | 3 |
| BIB 725 | Biblical Interpretation I *** | 3 |
| BIB 750 | Biblical Theology I *** ** | 3 |
| HIST 712 | History of Christianity | 3 |
| MIN 705 | Mentoring/Connecting * | 1 |
| MIN 750A or MIN 750D | Cross-Cultural Encounter: Los Angeles * or Cross-Cultural Encounter: San Francisco | 1.5 or 1.5 |
| THEO 705 | Christian Thought *** | 3 |
Expanding the Base
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIB 726 | Biblical Interpretation II | 2 |
| BIB 752 | Biblical Theology II *** ** | 3 |
| MIN 760 | Practicum Assessment and Discernment | 0 |
| HIST 716 or 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 or 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 Supervised Ministry Experience II * and Supervised Ministry Experience I * | 3 or 3 or 3 or 3 or 3 |
Capstone Learning
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MIN 770 | Ministry Discernment * | 0 |
| BIB 790 or THEO 799 | Senior Seminar * or Thesis *** * | 3 or 6 |
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.
*** Course must be taken as number of units listed here
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Program details
Theology
Delivery mode
On campus
Cost per unit
$470
Number of units
60
Accreditation
Association of Theological Schools
Locations
FPU has exceeded my expectations. The theology program has challenged me, encouraged me, and helped me hone my skills and discover my calling. I am passionate about helping others make meaning out of their experiences and encounter new depths of God’s love.
Grace Spencer
- Theology