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Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary
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Old Testament (M.A.)
Overview
This degree provides the biblical and theological disciplines to prepare students for teaching and preaching in the church or in a college or university. It also provides the academic foundation for doctoral studies.
Our Graduates
Our graduates go on to pursue careers in the following areas:
- Collegiate-level teaching in Old Testament
- Church ministry
- Cross-cultural ministry and community outreach
Or they may pursue doctoral studies in Old Testament.
Courses
The following courses are part of this program. Please speak with an admissions counselor for specific course information.
- Biblical Interpretation 1 (BIB 725)
- The Church and God's Mission in the World (BIB 720)
- Christian Thought (THEO 705)
- Biblical Theology 1 (BIB 750)
- Biblical Theology 2 (BIB 752)
- Elementary Hebrew 1 (BIB 715)
- Elementary Hebrew 2 (BIB 716)
- Intermediate Hebrew Exegesis (BIB 717)
- Advanced Hebrew Exegesis (BIB 718)
- Cross-Cultural Encounter (MIN 750)
- Mentoring/Connecting (MIN 705)
- Biblical Interpretation 2 (BIB 726)
- Old Testament Backgrounds (BIB 756)
- Practicum Assessment & Discernment (MIN 760)
- Anabaptist/MB Studies (HIST 721)
- North American Religious History (HIST 718)
- Discipleship and Ethics (THEO 730)
- Interpersonal Communication (COUN 724)
- Church Educational Ministries (MIN 732)
- Supervised Ministry Experience 1 (MIN 793A)
- Supervised Ministry Experience 2 (MIN 793B)
- Preaching 1 (MIN 740)
- Senior Seminar (BIB 790)
- Thesis (MIN 799)
- Ministry Discernment (MIN 770)
Unique Features
- Faculty and students build personal relationships
- Emphases on academic study and practical ministry experience
- Faculty have published a wide range of theological and practical literature
- Students and faculty advisors shape and evaluate a personal growth plan
Admissions Requirements
- Commitment to and desire for Christian ministry and service
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school (minimum 2.5 GPA)
- Application form and fee ($50)
- Bible knowledge requirement
- Personal profile statement
- Three references
- Writing sample
Further Info
Cost: $399 per unit (Financial aid is available.)
Units: 60
Degree Level
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