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Master of Arts in Theology-General Format   96 units

The Master of Arts in Theology - General format prepares students for leadership in a wide range of vocations through cultivating skills in the study and interpretation of scripture.  It fashions a systematic theological framework, and develops an understanding of the origin and growth of the Christian tradition in all its richness and diversity.  The General format is our most flexible degree, providing a variety of class options.

The Master of Arts in Theology requires the successful completion of 96 quarter units. In addition to full-time and part-time study at the main campus in Pasadena, options are also available for taking up to 16 units in a combination of online and individualized distance learning courses. Many of the courses necessary for the degree are offered at all five Fuller extension campuses. 

SAMPLE CURRICULUM

Biblical Studies (20 Units)

Choose from Old and New Testament Classes

 20

Theological Studies (20 Units)

Church History or Theology
Ethics
Theology, Church History, Philosophy, Ethics, or Theology & Culture

 12
  4
  4

Practical Theology (12 Units)

Foundations of Spirituality
Spirituality Elective
Communication

   4
  4
  4

Cultural Literacy (12 Units)

Ethnicity
World Religions
Culture

   4
  4
  4

Electives (32 Units)
Old or New Testament
Theology, Church History, Philosophy, Ethics, or Theology & Culture

TOTAL		   4
28

96 units

Notes:

  1. For specific curriculum information, including information on transfer credit, please contact SOT Academic Advising or click HERE to view our Online Catalog.

Admissions Information
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Applicants for the Master of Arts program in the School of Theology must submit the following:

  • Official transcripts of all postsecondary schools attended, showing a bachelor's degree earned from an accredited institution of higher learning, with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 or above.

  • Evidence of academic capacity for graduate study as communicated through GPA and references (one of which should be an academic reference)

  • Evidence of personal maturity as communicated through three references (one of which must be a pastoral reference), and the applicant's religious autobiography

  • Religious Autobiography parts A and B

  • Fuller's application form, with application fee attached

Note: Applicants whose native language is not English or whose medium of instruction for all secondary and post-secondary education is not English must either submit a test score of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the past two years or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic Format, taken within the past two years. Please click here for minimum required scores.

If you would like to apply online to this program, click here.