Fresno Pacific University

What you'll study

The major comprises three integrated components: coursework, spiritual formation, and applied internship experience. Required coursework (47 units) includes foundational theology, ministry skills, leadership, and cross‑cultural studies. Specific course titles in the major include:

• BIB 520 - The Church and God's Mission in the World (3 credits)
• BLIT course (3 credits)
• MIN 210 - Perspectives on Mission and Ministry (2 credits)
• MIN 330 - Disability Ministry Concepts (3 credits)
• MIN 378 - Worship Ministries Concepts (2 credits)
• MIN 384 - Introduction to Children and Youth Ministries (2 credits)
• MIN 392 - Biblical Interpretation and Teaching (2 credits)
• MIN 397, MIN 398, MIN 399 - Spiritual Formation sequence (each 2 credits)
• MIN 420 - Ministry Across Cultures (2 credits)
• MIN 450 - Leadership in Ministry (2 credits)
• MIN 470 - Pastoral Ministries (2 credits)
• MIN 553 - Leading Organizations and Volunteers for Mission (3 credits)
• REL 455 - Christians and Religious Neighbors (3 credits)
• THEO 170 - Introduction to Theology and Ethics (3 credits)
• THEO 512 - The Story of the Church and Its Theology (3 credits)

Internship: a Christian Ministry and Leadership Internship series (MIN 482 & MIN 483) totaling 6 units; this may be completed as three semesters of 2 units (preferred for adult accelerated students) or, with director approval, two summers of 3 units. MIN 482 is taken in the semesters leading to the final semester and MIN 483 in the final semester. Elective units are used as needed to meet overall BA minimums. Students are also required to complete BIB‑100/101/114 and a BLIT course as part of general education.

Entry requirements

Refer to the university's Admission Policies and Requirements in the catalog for full admission rules. The program accepts new students at the beginning of January and August semesters. In‑major courses require a minimum grade of C‑ to earn credit; other general education or elective courses may be credited with a D‑.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to serve in churches, parachurch ministries, and nonprofit organizations. The curriculum emphasizes biblical theology, leadership and pastoral skills, program development, communication, and hospitality, and develops calling and formation through supervised internships (youth, worship, children’s ministry, and similar placements).

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page references cost and financial aid resources; students in this program are eligible to apply for the Bridge to Ministry Pathway and Scholarship. Graduates who meet academic standards and specific course grade thresholds may be eligible for advanced standing or course waivers at FPU Biblical Seminary; contact admissions or the seminary for details.