Overview

Christian Ministry in today’s increasingly pluralistic society requires practical leadership grounded in theological study – it requires the ability to nuance the Gospel and engage creatively to promote transformation.

You’ll study with a diverse community of learners, and from published faculty and local pastors. A combination of classroom education and field experience will equip you with knowledge and skills for effective, long-term ministry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with this degree from Fresno Pacific University are currently serving locally and abroad as executive pastors, student ministry pastors, pastoral counselors, and fire, law enforcement and hospital chaplains. Graduates have planted churches and led teams in unconventional and creative ministry and community development.

Career Possibilities

Executive pastor

Student ministry pastor

Pastoral counselor

Chaplain

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Church & God's Mission in the World

Bible Knowledge Requirement Seminar

Understanding, Interpreting and Teaching Scripture

Discipleship and Ethics

Old Testament Theology

New Testament Theology

The Story of the Church and Its Theology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fresno, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 389 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission and $45 non-refundable application fee.

Official college/university transcript(s) verifying receipt of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and any post baccalaureate work.

If your cumulative GPA for your bachelor’s degree is below a 2.5 (4.0 scale), a letter of explanation is required.

Short Answer Question – During the application submission process, you will be asked to respond to some short answer questions in your application portal. These questions will help us get to know your character and career goals. Your file will not be reviewed for admission until your responses are received.

Reference Forms – Two references are required for the M.A. in Christian Ministry. One spiritual reference from a pastor or other ministry leader (not a family member), and one academic reference.

Writing Sample – Submit three or more pages of original writing that you would consider some of your best work.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12320 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12320 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12320 USD / year

≈ 12320 USD / year

Funding

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