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Available in Los Angeles; D.Min., M.Div., MAPS, and MA(TS)
The Asian Program offers bilingual courses in English and Korean for the various graduate degree programs in the Graduate School of Theology. Blending Korean culture with the principles of God's Word, the program provides academic excellence coupled with practical ministry training.

1 location Los Angeles

48-90 units

2-4 years to complete

English program in Azusa, Los Angeles, and San Diego;
Korean program in Los Angeles
The Master of Divinity Program prepares men and women for professional ministry in the church by providing solid training in biblical, theological, and ministerial studies. This program offers the following concentrations: Anglican Studies (Azusa) and Biblical Studies.

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles San Diego

90 units

3–4 years to complete

La Maestría en Divinidades (M.Div.) ofrece al individuo la oportunidad de estudiar profundamente los diferentes aspectos y énfasis del campo teológico y su relación directa con el ámbito ministerial. Este programa promueve la excelencia académica y ministerial, y proporciona la base para aquellos estudiantes que desean obtener un Doctorado en Ministerio (D.Min.). Este programa consta de 90 unidades de estudio.

1 location Azusa (main campus)

90 units

3-4 years to complete

La Maestría de Artes en Estudios Pastorales (MAPS) está diseñada para equipar a líderes y pastores, de manera práctica, para desempeñar las funciones del ministerio dentro y fuera de la iglesia. Este programa consta de 60 unidades de estudio.

1 location Azusa (main campus)

60 units

2-3 years to complete

English program in Azusa; Korean program in Los Angeles
The Doctor of Ministry Program renews and transforms ministry leaders, churches, and communities, equipping them to spread the message of Jesus Christ.

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles

36 units

4 years to complete

English program in Azusa, Los Angeles, and San Diego;
Korean program in Los Angeles
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies Program is designed for persons seeking preparation in a specialized field of ministry. Concentrations include church leadership and development, urban studies, worship leadership, and youth ministry. This program offers the following concentrations: Church Leadership and Development (Azusa, Los Angeles, San Diego), Urban Studies (Azusa, Los Angeles, San Diego), Worship Leadership (Azusa), and Youth and Family Ministry (Azusa).

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles San Diego

60 units

2–3 years to complete

English program in Azusa, Los Angeles, and San Diego;
Korean program in Los Angeles
The Master of Arts (Theological Studies) is designed for individuals seeking advanced academic training in biblical studies or theology and ethics in preparation for teaching in Christian schools and colleges, or for doctoral studies in Bible or theology and ethics. This program offers the following concentrations: Biblical Studies and Theology and Ethics.

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles San Diego

60 units

2–3 years to complete

English program in Azusa
The Master of Arts in Youth Ministry Program prepares men and women for the specialized field of youth ministry.

1 location Azusa (main campus)

48 units

2–3 years to complete

Biblical Studies students receive a solid foundation in philosophy, Christian theology and ministry, and the Bible.

1 location Azusa (main campus)

54–56 units

Students who maintain a GPA of at least 3.5 in their major can earn a Certificate of Distinction in Biblical Studies by completing 24–25 units of upper-division work in biblical studies and biblical languages.

1 location Azusa (main campus)

24–25 units

Christian Ministries students are provided with a broad perspective in the field of religion and academic preparation combining theory and professional training. This program offers the following concentrations: Church Ministry, Intercultural Christian Ministry, Ministry in Social Service Context, Pastoral Studies, Sports Ministry, and Youth Outreach and Discipleship.

1 location Azusa (main campus)

57 units

The Sports Ministry Minor prepares students to be a sports ministry leader, both in church-based or mission agency programs.

1 location Azusa (main campus)

17 units

Students of Youth Ministry gain tools to develop a ministry of theory and practice to apply in future church leadership roles. This program offers the following concentrations: Church Ministry, Intercultural Christian Ministry, Ministry in Social Service Context, Pastoral Studies, Sports Ministry, and Youth Outreach and Discipleship.

1 location Azusa (main campus)

57 units

The Certificate of Distinction in Philosophy recognizes that a student has achieved a superior mastery of courses that provide a strong basis for graduate study in philosophy and in courses that demonstrate the student’s ability to think carefully within a specialized area of philosophy.

1 location Azusa (main campus)

27 units

The Certificate of Distinction in Theology acknowledges the achievement of students who exhibit a mastery of coursework in theology in preparation for graduate study by maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or better in 24 units of upper-division work in theology, church history, and the history of philosophy.

1 location Azusa (main campus)

24 units

Philosophy students gain historical perspectives on philosophical concepts, principles for careful thought, and study of specific topics.

1 location Azusa (main campus)

55–56 units

Theology students become well prepared for theological studies or service in the Church by thoughtful devotion to the God of the Gospel. This program offers the following concentration: Church History.

1 location Azusa (main campus)

51–52 units