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'''The Master's Seminary''' ('''TMS''') is the graduate seminary division of [[The Master's University]] and Seminary and is located on the campus of [[Grace Community Church (California)|Grace Community Church]] in [[Sun Valley, California]]. It is accredited by the [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges|WASC]] Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).<ref name="wscuc1">{{cite web|url=https://www.wscuc.org/location/3175 |title=WSCUC TMS Page |publisher=wscuc.org |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref>
'''The Master's Seminary''' ('''TMS''') is the graduate seminary division of [[The Master's University]] and Seminary and is located on the campus of [[Grace Community Church (California)|Grace Community Church]] in [[Sun Valley, California]]. It is [[Higher education accreditation in the United States|accredited]] by the [[WASC Senior College and University Commission]] (WSCUC).<ref name="wscuc1">{{cite web|url=https://www.wscuc.org/location/3175 |title=WSCUC TMS Page |publisher=wscuc.org |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The Master's Seminary was founded in the fall of 1986 under the leadership of [[John F. MacArthur]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Busenitz |first=Nathan |url=https://www.9marks.org/article/church-classroom-history-masters-seminary/ |title=The Church as Classroom: The History of Master's Seminary |publisher=9Marks |date=2010-02-26 |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref> In the early 1990s, the seminary experienced substantial growth.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dart |first=John |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-09-11-me-34102-story.html |title=Valley Seminaries Are on the Rise |work=Los Angeles Times |date=1993-09-11 |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref> In March 1998, the seminary completed construction of its own facility on the church campus. The 32,000 square foot building houses the seminary administrative and faculty offices, library, studio facilities, and smaller class and seminar rooms.<ref name="tmshistory">{{cite web|url=https://www.tms.edu/m/TMS-Academic-Catalog.pdf |title=TMS Academic Catalog |website=tms.edu |access-date=2019-06-20}}</ref>
The Master's Seminary was founded in the fall of 1986 under the leadership of [[John F. MacArthur]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Busenitz |first=Nathan |url=https://www.9marks.org/article/church-classroom-history-masters-seminary/ |title=The Church as Classroom: The History of Master's Seminary |publisher=9Marks |date=2010-02-26 |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref> In the early 1990s, the seminary experienced substantial growth.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dart |first=John |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-09-11-me-34102-story.html |title=Valley Seminaries Are on the Rise |work=Los Angeles Times |date=1993-09-11 |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref> In March 1998, the seminary completed construction of its own facility on the church campus. The 32,000 square foot building houses the seminary administrative and faculty offices, library, studio facilities, and class and seminar rooms.<ref name="tmshistory">{{cite web|url=https://www.tms.edu/m/TMS-Academic-Catalog.pdf |title=TMS Academic Catalog |website=tms.edu |access-date=2019-06-20}}</ref>


The Master's Seminary first received [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges|WASC]] accreditation in 1988. The seminary is organized around five degree programs: Master of Divinity, Master of Theology (added in 1992), Doctor of Philosophy (added in 2000, originally as a Doctor of Theology), Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching (added in 2004), and a Spanish-language Master of Biblical Ministry (added in 2017). The last four programs were added after a process of substantive change and subsequent WSCUC approval.<ref name="wscuc1"/><ref name="wscuc2">{{cite web|url=https://www.wscuc.org/degree/877764 |title=WSCUC MMB Page |publisher=wscuc.org |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref>
The Master's Seminary first received [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges|WASC]] accreditation in 1988. The seminary is organized around five degree programs: Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theology (Th.M.) (added in 1992), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (added in 2000, originally as a Doctor of Theology), Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Expository Preaching (added in 2004), and a Spanish-language Master of Biblical Ministry (added in 2017). The last four programs were added after a process of substantive change and subsequent WSCUC approval.<ref name="wscuc1"/><ref name="wscuc2">{{cite web|url=https://www.wscuc.org/degree/877764 |title=WSCUC MMB Page |publisher=wscuc.org |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref>


The Master's University (TMU) began as Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary in 1927. In 1959, the campus relocated to Newhall, CA. In the 1950s, an undergraduate program was developed. During the process of acquiring accreditation from WASC in the early 1970s, it was decided that the original seminary would separate and relocate (becoming Northwest Baptist Seminary in Tacoma, WA). The college remained and became Los Angeles Baptist College.<ref name="masters1">{{cite web|url=https://www.masters.edu/about/history |title=History of The Master's University |publisher=masters.edu |date=1975-03-03 |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref> After MacArthur became president of the college in 1985, the name of the school was changed to The Master's College.<ref name="masters1"/> The central college campus remains in Newhall (now incorporated as the city of [[Santa Clarita, California]]), while TMS has been located on the church campus from its beginning.<ref name="gcc1">{{cite web|url=https://www.gracechurch.org/about/campus |title=Campus of Grace Community Church |publisher=gracechurch.org |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref>
The Master's University (TMU) began as Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary in 1927. In 1959, the campus relocated to Newhall, California. In the 1950s, an undergraduate program was developed. During the process of acquiring accreditation from WASC in the early 1970s, it was decided that the original seminary would separate and relocate (becoming Northwest Baptist Seminary in Tacoma, Washington). The college remained and became Los Angeles Baptist College.<ref name="masters1">{{cite web|url=https://www.masters.edu/about/history |title=History of The Master's University |publisher=masters.edu |date=1975-03-03 |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref> After MacArthur became president of the college in 1985, the name of the school was changed to The Master's College.<ref name="masters1"/> The central college campus remains in Newhall (now incorporated as the city of [[Santa Clarita, California]]), while TMS has been located on the church campus from its beginning.<ref name="gcc1">{{cite web|url=https://www.gracechurch.org/about/campus |title=Campus of Grace Community Church |publisher=gracechurch.org |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref>

In June 2019, MacArthur retired from serving as the president and transitioned into the role of chancellor emeritus.<ref>{{cite web|author=Samuel Smith |url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/john-macarthur-step-down-masters-university-president-transition-announced.html |title=John MacArthur to Step Down as Master's University President; Transition Announced |publisher=The Christian Post |date=2018-10-24 |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.masters.edu/about/chancellor |title=Chancellor Emeritus &#124; The Master's University |publisher=masters.edu |date= |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref>


==Accreditation==
==Accreditation==
The institution has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 1975.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Master's University and Seminary {{!}} WASC Senior College and University Commission|url=https://www.wscuc.org/institutions/masters-university-and-seminary|access-date=2020-11-22|website=www.wscuc.org}}</ref> In July 2018, The Master's University and Seminary was placed under probation by its accrediting institution, the [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges]] <ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|url=https://wascsenior.box.com/shared/enwiki/static/c6ojdrd8tt4w1le7it98nyag0z7d6gzb.pdf |title=WSCUC Commission Action Letter |website=wascsenior.box.com |access-date=2019-06-20}}</ref> Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), which was lifted <ref>{{Cite web|title=The Master's University and Seminary {{!}} WASC Senior College and University Commission|url=https://www.wscuc.org/institutions/masters-university-and-seminary|access-date=2020-11-18|website=www.wscuc.org}}</ref> in November 2020. The next Accreditation Visit from WASC is scheduled for Spring 2026.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Box|url=https://wascsenior.app.box.com/s/gfzd89vn0vjzj96v9sgze5e3xshttc91|access-date=2020-11-18|website=wascsenior.app.box.com}}</ref> The institution has remedied the perceived problems within the time frame prescribed by WASC.<ref name="sitereport">{{cite web|title=Report of the WSCUC Team for Reaffirmation of Accreditation To The Master's University and Seminary: March 21-23, 2018|url=https://wascsenior.box.com/shared/enwiki/static/0leric0yk5ivhklk4hjf0d72e46i7qts.pdf|accessdate=31 August 2018|publisher=WASC Senior College and University Commission}}</ref><ref name="BoDstatement">{{cite web |last1=TMUS Board of Directors |title=Public Statement Regarding 2018 WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) Review |url=https://www.masters.edu/uploads/TMUS_WASC_PublicStatement-c6523e.pdf}}</ref><ref name="TMUSfaq">{{cite web |last1=TMUS Board of Directors |title=FAQs regarding our Accreditation with the WASC Senior College and University |url=https://www.masters.edu/uploads/TMUS_WASC_FAQ.pdf}}</ref> In June 2019, Dr. MacArthur retired from serving as the president, and transitioned into the role of chancellor emeritus,<ref>{{cite we |url=https://www.masters.edu/about/chancellor |title=Chancellor Emeritus &#124; The Master's University |publisher=masters.edu |date= |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref> in keeping with an announcement made in October 2018.<ref>{{cite web|author=Samuel Smith |url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/john-macarthur-step-down-masters-university-president-transition-announced.html |title=John MacArthur to Step Down as Master's University President; Transition Announced |publisher=The Christian Post |date=2018-10-24 |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref>
The institution has been [[Higher education accreditation in the United States|accredited]] by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or one of its successor organizations, the [[WASC Senior College and University Commission]] (WSCUC), since 1975.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Master's University and Seminary {{!}} WASC Senior College and University Commission|url=https://www.wscuc.org/institutions/masters-university-and-seminary|access-date=2020-11-22|website=www.wscuc.org}}</ref> In July 2018, The Master's University and Seminary was placed on probation by WSCUC,{{why?|date=July 2024}} which was lifted in November 2020.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|url=https://wascsenior.box.com/shared/enwiki/static/c6ojdrd8tt4w1le7it98nyag0z7d6gzb.pdf |title=WSCUC Commission Action Letter |website=wascsenior.box.com |access-date=2019-06-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Master's University and Seminary {{!}} WASC Senior College and University Commission|url=https://www.wscuc.org/institutions/masters-university-and-seminary|access-date=2020-11-18|website=www.wscuc.org}}</ref><ref name="sitereport">{{cite web|title=Report of the WSCUC Team for Reaffirmation of Accreditation To The Master's University and Seminary: March 21-23, 2018|url=https://wascsenior.box.com/shared/enwiki/static/0leric0yk5ivhklk4hjf0d72e46i7qts.pdf|accessdate=31 August 2018|publisher=WASC Senior College and University Commission}}</ref><ref name="BoDstatement">{{cite web |last1=TMUS Board of Directors |title=Public Statement Regarding 2018 WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) Review |url=https://www.masters.edu/uploads/TMUS_WASC_PublicStatement-c6523e.pdf}}</ref><ref name="TMUSfaq">{{cite web |last1=TMUS Board of Directors |title=FAQs regarding our Accreditation with the WASC Senior College and University |url=https://www.masters.edu/uploads/TMUS_WASC_FAQ.pdf}}</ref>


==Doctrine==
==Doctrine==
Theologically, The Master's Seminary is conservative and [[evangelism|fundamentalist]], affirming [[biblical inerrancy]], a [[Reformed]] view of [[soteriology]], and a [[dispensationalism|Dispensational]], [[Premillennialism|premillennial]] position in [[eschatology]]. They have a thorough doctrinal statement, which covers the major aspects of their beliefs in a [[systematic theology|systematic]] fashion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tms.edu/about/doctrinal-statement/ |title=TMS Doctrinal Statement |publisher=tms.edu |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref> The belief system is incorporated in the instructional tenets of their programs, emphasizing intense study of the Biblical languages in preparation for [[expository preaching]]. In 2017, the seminary faculty worked with John F. MacArthur and Richard L. Mayhue to produce a volume of systematic theology entitled, ''Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth.'' <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crossway.org/press-room/biblical-doctrine-case/ |title=Press Release for Biblical Doctrine |publisher=crossway.org |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref>
Theologically, The Master's Seminary is conservative and [[Christian fundamentalism|fundamentalist]], affirming [[biblical inerrancy]], a [[Reformed church|Reformed]] view of [[soteriology]], and a [[dispensationalism|dispensational]], [[Premillennialism|premillennial]] position in [[eschatology]]. They have a doctrinal statement, which covers the major aspects of their beliefs in a [[systematic theology|systematic]] fashion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tms.edu/about/doctrinal-statement/ |title=TMS Doctrinal Statement |publisher=tms.edu |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref> The belief system is incorporated in the instructional tenets of their programs, emphasizing intense study of the Biblical languages in preparation for [[expository preaching]]. In 2017, the seminary faculty worked with John F. MacArthur and Richard L. Mayhue to produce a volume of systematic theology entitled ''Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth.''<ref>{{cite book|url=https://www.crossway.org/press-room/biblical-doctrine-case/ |title=Press Release for Biblical Doctrine |date=31 January 2017 |publisher=crossway.org |isbn=9781433545917 |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref>


==The Master's Seminary Library==
==The Master's Seminary Library==
The seminary library began in 1986 with 7,000 volumes. The collection has been built into a major biblical and theological studies collection of over 350,000 volumes. The library collection is available online through the Voyager and Primo Systems of Ex Libris. The library provides access to a wide variety of research databases including ATLA, Thesaurus Linguae Graecae (TLG)], Early American Imprints, Ad Fontes Library of Classic Protestant Texts, and others. The Master's Seminary library was one of the founding libraries of the Southern California Theological Library Association (SCATLA).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.atla.com/learning-engagement/groups/rg/scatla/ |title=Southern California Theological Library Association (SCATLA) |publisher=Atla |date= |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref>
The seminary library began in 1986 with 7,000 volumes. The collection has been built into a major biblical and theological studies collection of over 350,000 volumes. The library collection is available online through the Voyager and Primo Systems of Ex Libris. The library provides access to a wide variety of research databases including ATLA, Thesaurus Linguae Graecae (TLG)], Early American Imprints, Ad Fontes Library of Classic Protestant Texts, and others. The Master's Seminary library was one of the founding libraries of the Southern California Theological Library Association (SCATLA).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.atla.com/learning-engagement/groups/rg/scatla/ |title=Southern California Theological Library Association (SCATLA) |publisher=Atla |date= |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref>


==''The Master's Seminary Journal''==
==''The Master's Seminary Journal''==
Begun in 1990, ''The Master's Seminary Journal'' ({{ISSN|1066-3959}}) is a publication of the faculty of The Master's Seminary. It is published semi-annually and contains articles dealing with the Biblical text, theology, and issues related to pastoral ministry. It also contains reviews of current books and significant articles relating to these issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.librarything.com/nseries/18837/The-Masters-Seminary-Journal |title=LibraryThing Series: The Master's Seminary Journal |publisher=wlibrarything.com |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref> ''The Master's Seminary Journal'' (''MSJ'') is indexed and abstracted in all of the leading research tools including: ''Elenchus Bibliographicus Biblicus of Biblica, Christian Periodical Index, Guide to Social Science & Religion in Periodical Literature, New Testament Abstracts, Old Testament Abstracts.'' It is also indexed in the ATLA (American Theological Library Association) Religion Database and it is also included in the full-text ATLASerials.
Begun in 1990, ''The Master's Seminary Journal'' ({{ISSN|1066-3959}}) is a publication of the faculty of The Master's Seminary. It is published semi-annually and contains articles dealing with the Biblical text, theology, and issues related to pastoral ministry. It also contains reviews of current books and significant articles relating to these issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.librarything.com/nseries/18837/The-Masters-Seminary-Journal |title=LibraryThing Series: The Master's Seminary Journal |publisher=wlibrarything.com |accessdate=2019-06-20}}</ref> ''The Master's Seminary Journal'' (''MSJ'') is indexed and abstracted in leading research tools including: ''Elenchus Bibliographicus Biblicus of Biblica, Christian Periodical Index, Guide to Social Science & Religion in Periodical Literature, New Testament Abstracts,'' and ''Old Testament Abstracts.'' It is also indexed in the ATLA (American Theological Library Association) Religion Database and it is included in the full-text ATLASerials.

==Distinguished Scholars Lecture Series==
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Since 1990 the seminary has hosted their ''Distinguished Scholars Lecture Series'', a course taught by a visiting professor noted for expertise in a particular field of biblical or theological studies. Notable lectures include:

* 1991 [[Homer Kent|Homer A. Kent]], "Exposition of Acts"
* 1992 [[Robert L. Saucy]], "Dispensational Theology"
* 1993 [[Kenneth L. Barker]], "Scope of OT Theology as Fulfilled in Christ's First and Second Advents"
* 1997 [[Walter C. Kaiser Jr.]], "Old Testament Ethics"
* 1998 [[George W. Knight III]], "Studies in the Pastoral Epistles"
* 1999 [[John Feinberg]], "Continuity and Discontinuity Between the Testaments
* 2001 [[Eugene H. Merrill (academic)|Eugene H. Merrill]], "Theology of the Pentateuch"
* 2002 [[Harold Hoehner]], "Exposition of Ephesians"
* 2003 [[Wayne Grudem]], "Biblical Manhood and Womanhood"
* 2005 [[R. Kent Hughes]], "Paul's Concept of Ministry in Second Corinthians"
* 2007 [[John D. Hannah]], "Life of Jonathan Edwards"
* 2008 [[Douglas J. Moo]], "Exposition of James"
* 2009 [[Daniel I. Block]], "Worship in the Old Testament"
* 2010 [[Bruce A. Ware]], "Universal Reign of the Triune God"
* 2012 [[John Feinberg]], "Issues in Christian Ethics"
* 2017 [[Carl Trueman]], "Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation"
* 2018 [[Thomas R. Schreiner]], "Introduction to Biblical Theology"


== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==


* [[Francis Chan]], Founder of the [[Evangelicalism|evangelical]] [[megachurch]] [https://cornerstonesimi.com/ Cornerstone Community Church] in [[Simi Valley, California]]
* [[Francis Chan]], founder of the [[Evangelicalism|evangelical]] [[megachurch]] Cornerstone Community Church in [[Simi Valley, California]]
* [[Scott Seely]], bishop suffragan of the [[Anglican Diocese of All Nations]]


== Notable faculty ==
== Notable faculty ==
* [[F. David Farnell]]
* [[F. David Farnell]]
* [[John F. MacArthur]]
* [[John F. MacArthur]]
* [[William Varner]]


==Related ministries==
==Related ministries==
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Latest revision as of 21:01, 23 July 2024

This article is about The Master's Seminary. For other uses, see Master's College of Theology and The Master's University.
The Master's Seminary
MottoOmne Verbum Inspiratum, Omne Verbum Praedicatum
Motto in English
Every Word Inspired, Every Word Preached
TypeTheological seminary
Established1986
AccreditationWSCUC
ChancellorJohn F. MacArthur
Academic staff
18
Students598
Location
Sun Valley
,
California
,
United States
CampusUrban (Los Angeles)
AffiliationsThe Master's University
Grace Community Church
WSCUC
Websitetms.edu

The Master's Seminary (TMS) is the graduate seminary division of The Master's University and Seminary and is located on the campus of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. It is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).[1]

History

[edit]

The Master's Seminary was founded in the fall of 1986 under the leadership of John F. MacArthur.[2] In the early 1990s, the seminary experienced substantial growth.[3] In March 1998, the seminary completed construction of its own facility on the church campus. The 32,000 square foot building houses the seminary administrative and faculty offices, library, studio facilities, and class and seminar rooms.[4]

The Master's Seminary first received WASC accreditation in 1988. The seminary is organized around five degree programs: Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theology (Th.M.) (added in 1992), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (added in 2000, originally as a Doctor of Theology), Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Expository Preaching (added in 2004), and a Spanish-language Master of Biblical Ministry (added in 2017). The last four programs were added after a process of substantive change and subsequent WSCUC approval.[1][5]

The Master's University (TMU) began as Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary in 1927. In 1959, the campus relocated to Newhall, California. In the 1950s, an undergraduate program was developed. During the process of acquiring accreditation from WASC in the early 1970s, it was decided that the original seminary would separate and relocate (becoming Northwest Baptist Seminary in Tacoma, Washington). The college remained and became Los Angeles Baptist College.[6] After MacArthur became president of the college in 1985, the name of the school was changed to The Master's College.[6] The central college campus remains in Newhall (now incorporated as the city of Santa Clarita, California), while TMS has been located on the church campus from its beginning.[7]

In June 2019, MacArthur retired from serving as the president and transitioned into the role of chancellor emeritus.[8][9]

Accreditation

[edit]

The institution has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or one of its successor organizations, the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), since 1975.[10] In July 2018, The Master's University and Seminary was placed on probation by WSCUC,[why?] which was lifted in November 2020.[11][12][13][14][15]

Doctrine

[edit]

Theologically, The Master's Seminary is conservative and fundamentalist, affirming biblical inerrancy, a Reformed view of soteriology, and a dispensational, premillennial position in eschatology. They have a doctrinal statement, which covers the major aspects of their beliefs in a systematic fashion.[16] The belief system is incorporated in the instructional tenets of their programs, emphasizing intense study of the Biblical languages in preparation for expository preaching. In 2017, the seminary faculty worked with John F. MacArthur and Richard L. Mayhue to produce a volume of systematic theology entitled Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth.[17]

The Master's Seminary Library

[edit]

The seminary library began in 1986 with 7,000 volumes. The collection has been built into a major biblical and theological studies collection of over 350,000 volumes. The library collection is available online through the Voyager and Primo Systems of Ex Libris. The library provides access to a wide variety of research databases including ATLA, Thesaurus Linguae Graecae (TLG)], Early American Imprints, Ad Fontes Library of Classic Protestant Texts, and others. The Master's Seminary library was one of the founding libraries of the Southern California Theological Library Association (SCATLA).[18]

The Master's Seminary Journal

[edit]

Begun in 1990, The Master's Seminary Journal (ISSN 1066-3959) is a publication of the faculty of The Master's Seminary. It is published semi-annually and contains articles dealing with the Biblical text, theology, and issues related to pastoral ministry. It also contains reviews of current books and significant articles relating to these issues.[19] The Master's Seminary Journal (MSJ) is indexed and abstracted in leading research tools including: Elenchus Bibliographicus Biblicus of Biblica, Christian Periodical Index, Guide to Social Science & Religion in Periodical Literature, New Testament Abstracts, and Old Testament Abstracts. It is also indexed in the ATLA (American Theological Library Association) Religion Database and it is included in the full-text ATLASerials.

Notable alumni

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Notable faculty

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References

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  1. ^ a b "WSCUC TMS Page". wscuc.org. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  2. ^ Busenitz, Nathan (2010-02-26). "The Church as Classroom: The History of Master's Seminary". 9Marks. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  3. ^ Dart, John (1993-09-11). "Valley Seminaries Are on the Rise". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  4. ^ "TMS Academic Catalog" (PDF). tms.edu. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  5. ^ "WSCUC MMB Page". wscuc.org. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  6. ^ a b "History of The Master's University". masters.edu. 1975-03-03. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  7. ^ "Campus of Grace Community Church". gracechurch.org. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  8. ^ Samuel Smith (2018-10-24). "John MacArthur to Step Down as Master's University President; Transition Announced". The Christian Post. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  9. ^ "Chancellor Emeritus | The Master's University". masters.edu. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  10. ^ "The Master's University and Seminary | WASC Senior College and University Commission". www.wscuc.org. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
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