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Community-Focused Leadership: Prepare for ministry in the Central Valley and beyond through rigorous theological, biblical scholarship and advanced leadership training to support a healthy, connected congregation.
Rooted in the Central Valley: This program is designed to be experiential, affordable and supportive with in-person classes on the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø campus.
Theologically Sound: Rooted in an evangelical, Anabaptist and ecumenical tradition, FPBS will equip you to deepen your faith and grow your ministry with a foundation of sound, rigorous theology.
Applied Learning: Apply what you learn in ministry settings with guidance and support from experienced faculty and mentors.
Why Choose Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø?
ATS-Accredited: Seminary programs are accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the , which sets a standard to improve theological schools and the communities they serve.
#1 Private University for Social Mobility: FPU is ranked the #1 private university in the nation for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal.
Central Valley’s Only Accredited Christian University: FPU has been uplifting the Central Valley community through education rooted in faith for over 80 years.
Affordable and Accessible: We’re committed to making education affordable by providing access to financial aid opportunities for seminary students.
Shaping the Heart and Soul of Central California
At Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, we’re proud to be the Central Valley’s only accredited Christian university. Our deep faith and pride in our community drives us to provide affordable, Christ-centered education that transforms the lives of our students and the communities they serve.
Dustin M., M.Div.“Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Pacific Biblical Seminary equipped me intellectually and formed me spiritually. I developed into the type of person that could offer the ministry of Christ's presence in our time and place.â€
Accreditation and Accolades
- Ranked #1 private university in the West for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal
- Ranked in the Top 20 Best Bang for the Buck in the Western Region by Washington Monthly
- Ranked one of America's Best Colleges by The Wall Street Journal
- Ranked in the Top 50 for Student Experience by The Wall Street Journal
- The only Christian college in the western U.S. with a 5-star rating at Money
- Ranked #1 university in the 2025 Best of Central California competition by The Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Bee
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) ()
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) ()
- Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing ()