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From its earliest years, Fuller Theological Seminary has worked to help students develop two capabilities: a mind for scholarship and a heart for the gospel.
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That purpose still flourishes today. Fuller's School of Theology, whose graduates number 10,000 worldwide, furthers the Great Commission by preparing Christian leaders—men and women who, within diverse denominations and from many cultures, are biblically and theologically responsible, professionally competent, intellectually astute, spiritually mature, and deeply committed to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.
For diversity and intensity, for rigorous scholarship and evangelical purpose, there's no seminary like Fuller. A Master of Divinity student says it this way: "For my seminary education, I wanted the best—so I came to the powerhouse."
Faculty
As one of the largest seminaries in North America and also the largest multi-denominational seminary in the world, Fuller has attracted a faculty of outstanding scholars. The faculty in the School of Theology—including more than 35 professors in residence and nearly 140 adjunct and visiting professors—comprises men and women from a variety of denominations, recognized leaders in their academic fields. Fuller's concentration of New Testament scholars, for example, is unrivaled worldwide and includes eight members in the prestigious Society of New Testament Studies.
The school's professors maintain worldwide involvement—throughout the U.S. and in other countries such as Norway, Denmark, Russia, Italy, Croatia, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, Kenya, and Korea. They conduct research and workshops, teach university seminars, preach at denominational assemblies, and speak at international conferences and university commencements.
These faculty members, internationally known and published, also maintain an attentive interest in Fuller students both academically and spiritually. Continuing to learn even while they teach, the school's professors model Christian service in their own involvement with local churches and wider volunteer ministries with groups ranging from gang members to hospital patients to Hollywood entertainers. Top
Academic Program
James Butler, Old Testament professor, describes the School of Theology this way: "We're a traditional seminary with a strong curriculum, doing traditional things well, but we're also sensitive to how the Spirit is leading the church into new forms and new areas of engagement and service in the world."
Within its comprehensive approach, the school offers a broad spectrum of courses—more than 175 each year. All of the degree programs in theology combine research, writing, reflection, and spiritual formation. Students receive a solid grounding in biblical studies, increase their theological understanding and spiritual discernment, and acquire pastoral and other ministerial skills.
At Fuller, professors and students alike find a place where they not only can seek answers to questions, but can wrestle—individually and communally, through both study and dialogue-with the big issues of faith, life, and calling. Top
Ministry
Beautiful, complex Los Angeles, with its profusion of people and cultures, supplies a range of opportunities for urban and intercultural ministry. Fuller's supervised field placements extend even beyond Los Angeles, to more than 200 churches, missions, and parachurch organizations throughout the world.
As students explore their spiritual gifts and complete their education at Fuller, they follow God's leading into an array of positions. Most graduates from the School of Theology serve in traditional roles as pastors, teachers, or lay ministers at churches of almost every denomination—throughout the U.S. and in such countries as Singapore, Kenya, Brazil, Taiwan, and Ethiopia. Less typical ministerial paths include director of an inner-city mission, church planter in Eastern Europe, missionary researcher, army chaplain, banker, forensic specialist, and director of a Christian theater troupe. Top
Extension and Distance Learning
For active pastors and other busy people who live and work outside of Los Angeles, Fuller's courses and degree programs within the School of Theology are variously available through extension locations and via individualized distance learning. Courses equivalent to those on the main campus, offered in convenient formats at the master's and Doctor of Ministry levels, are taught by full-time Fuller faculty and local adjunct professors. To learn about distance education or particular programs available in Washington, Northern California, Southern California, Arizona, and Colorado, contact the Office of Admissions. Top
Community
Some students come to the School of Theology directly from their undergraduate years, but many students enter in their 30s or even later. Any Fuller classroom is likely to contain women and men of varying ages, experiences, and denominational affiliations, representing a number of countries and ethnic backgrounds. Within the common purpose of serving God and proclaiming Christ, this eclectic community comes together prayerfully and joyfully to study, worship, and minister.
Fuller Theological Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristics protected by law in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Top
Profile
Established. For over 50 years Fuller's School of Theology—rigorously academic, zealously evangelical, and firmly ecumenical—has provided strong, biblically grounded preparation for pastoral and teaching ministries. Now encompassing a feast of concentrations within six degree programs designed to educate pastors, scholars, and lay ministers alike, the School of Theology stands as a leader among seminaries worldwide. Students also have access to courses in the School of World Mission and the School of Psychology. Top
Multidenominational. Fuller's rich evangelical tradition respects and enhances the service of ministers in every denomination. In return, virtually every major denomination honors and accepts a Fuller degree. Comprising a cross-section of church affiliation within both its faculty and its student body, the school fosters understanding of the broader ecclesiastical world, including parachurch organizations. Fuller provides denominational support and encourages denominational integrity and commitment.
Scholarly. As professors, scholars, mentors, active servants of Christ, and continual learners themselves, the school's internationally respected faculty members—drawn from a diversity of denominations—share with their students a generous fund of information, experience, insight, guidance, and collegiality. Classes emphasize theological and academic integrity as well as spiritual formation.
Ministerial. The primary mission of Fuller is to educate participants in the worldwide mission of Christ and the gospel. The school's graduates serve throughout the world—as pastors, teachers, youth leaders, chaplains, administrators, and lay leaders.
Convenient. Because the school attracts current pastors, working professionals, and recent college graduates alike, Fuller offers both part-time and full-time options, evening classes, two-week intensive courses, and a modular D.Min. program. Some degree programs are available at five regional extension locations. For those studying at the main campus in Pasadena, the Los Angeles area acts as a vital urban and suburban laboratory for internships and field ministries.
Diverse. The School of Theology welcomes students from more than 60 countries, dozens of denominations, and a myriad of cultural backgrounds. Within a supportive community, both men and women are encouraged to prepare for any of the manifold ministries of Christ and his Church to which they are gifted and called. Students and faculty worship, pray, study, learn, and enjoy life, always seeking to grow in the image of Christ. Top
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