Overview

At Fresno Pacific University Biblical Seminary, they’ve reimagined their flagship master of Divinity (commonly known as MDiv), making it more Valley-focused and designed with input from 30 local pastors from 17 different denominations. Reduced units combine traditional classroom education with supervised ministry field experience to emphasize practical leadership skills.

You’ll study with a diverse community of learners from various denominations, and from published faculty as well as local pastors to complete the most respected and comprehensive degree for leadership within a church, para-church or faith-based non-profit organization.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with this degree are currently serving locally and abroad as pastors, ministry directors and pastoral counselors. Graduates have planted churches and led teams in unconventional and creative ministry and community development.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate commitment to live as a disciple of Jesus in Christian community.

Articulate commitment to a biblical theological Christian perspective.

Interpret diverse cultural contexts of ministry using theological perspectives integrated with social scientific approaches.

Practice Leadership skills in pastoral ministry.

Proclaim the biblical good news through culturally relevant words and deeds with the purpose of leading all people into covenant with Jesus Christ and the church.

Develop self-aware renewal practices that empower fulfillment of the contemporary pastoral vocation of leading, serving and reconciling in a resistant culture.

Provide best-practices in pastoral leadership that result in growing churches that prepare, plan, equip and empower members to engage in Gods transformative mission in the world.

Interpret the emerging post-Christian cultural context locally and globally.

Equip a congregation to attend to pastoral care needs of the congregation and its community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Church & God's Mission in the World

Bible Knowledge Requirement Seminar

Understanding, Interpreting and Teaching Scripture

Old Testament Theology

New Testament Theology

The Story of the Church and Its Theology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 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

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fresno, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 476 other Masters in Christian 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.

Reference Forms – Two references are required for the Master of Divinity program. One spiritual reference from a pastor or other ministry leader (not a family member), and one academic reference.

Short Answer Questions – During the application submission process, you will be asked to respond to some short answer questions in your application portal.

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

Program Interview: After submitting your application materials including transcripts, a representative will contact you to schedule an interview.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13860 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13860 USD / year

≈ 13860 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13860 USD / year

≈ 13860 USD / year

Living costs

Fresno

United States

990 - 1485 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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