Degrees
Ministry Programs
Master of Divinity (90 units)
To prepare persons for pastoral leadership, family ministry, youth work, pastoral care and counseling, church planting, Bible teaching, community development and cross-cultural ministry, this degree combines classroom and field-based learning to produce personal growth in biblical knowledge, theological understanding, community building, and practical ministry experience. Students serve in a supervised ministry position for a minimum of four semesters. The electives provide opportunity for specialization. The MDiv is the required degree for admission to Doctor of Ministry programs.
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (60 units)
This degree is designed for a variety of students. Those with pastoral experience and those who are involved with ministry through Christian agencies will have the opportunity to strengthen the foundations of ministry and develop new skills. Some may wish to strengthen their volunteer ministry in their congregation. Others may want training to help them minister more effectively in the marketplace. With its emphasis on practical and personal formation, as well as its solid underpinning of biblical and theological studies, the degree gives knowledge and skills for a continuing and deepening ministry. The electives provide the opportunity for students to focus on areas of special interest.
Master of Arts in Intercultural Mission (60 units)
The purpose of this degree is to equip men and women for intercultural mission locally and globally. The program includes biblical and theological foundations, cross-cultural perspectives, analysis of historical and contemporary issues in mission, ministry skills, and partnership opportunities in mission. It integrates evangelism, community development, church planting, peace making, contextual theology, and the global mission of God.
Marriage, Family and Child Counseling Programs
Master of Arts in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling (60 units)
The intent of the Marriage, Family and Child Counseling (MFCC) program is to prepare Christian counselors with the knowledge, skill, and insight to practice counseling in the church or clinical settings. The curriculum encourages the integration of theology, theory, personal formation, and professional practice. Students are expected to engage in their own personal counseling for their own growth. The program covers the content areas required for the California Marriage and Family Therapy licensure exams and student membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Our students have close to a 100% passing rate on California licensure exams.
Master of Divinity & Master of Arts in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling (120 units)
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Academic MA Programs
These degrees provide an understanding of the biblical and theological disciplines that will prepare the student for teaching and preaching in the church or in a college or university, and are the academic foundation for doctoral studies.
Master of Arts Old Testament (60 units)
Master of Arts New Testament (60 units)
Master of Arts Theology (60 units)
Diploma & Certificate Programs
Diploma programs (30 units) offered in: Christian Studies, Congregational Care, Evangelism & Church Planting, Integration, and Anglican Studies
Certificate program (15 units) in Worship Ministry. Individualized certificate programs are also available in areas such as Bible, Christian Leadership, Church Planting, Personal Formation, Christian Community Development, Intercultural Mission, or Anabaptist Theology.