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The Master's University

Aerial view of The Master's University
Former names	Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary (1927–1985) The Master's College (1985–2016)
Motto	For Christ and Scripture
Type	Private university
Established	1927
Affiliation	The Master's Seminary
Religious affiliation	Non-denominational, conservative Christianity
President	Abner Chou
Academic staff	113
Students	2,600
Undergraduates	952 (+154 degree completion)
Postgraduates	92 (+375 seminary)
Address	21726 Placerita Canyon Road Santa Clarita, California 91321
Campus	Suburban
Colors	Navy Blue & Gold
Nickname	Mustangs
Sporting affiliations	NAIA – GSAC
Mascot	Monty the Mustang
Website	masters.edu
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The Master's University is a private non-denominational Christian university in Santa Clarita, California.

History

The college was founded in 1927. It was originally named Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary. In 1961, it moved to Newhall in Santa Clarita, California. In 1985, John MacArthur became the school president; the name was changed to The Master's College, hoping to appeal to a wider evangelical audience. In 2016, the school underwent another name change and became The Master's University. In June 2019 John MacArthur stepped down as president and became chancellor and John Stead, a faculty member since 1970, became the interim president. In 2020, Sam Horn became president of The Master's University and Seminary. John Stead in his 50th year at TMU took the role of Senior Vice President. Dr. Abner Chou now serves as the Interim President of TMUS.

Academics

The university consists of seven schools offering bachelor's degrees and master's degrees, including several bachelor's degrees that are offered fully online. The associated seminary offers a Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.) for those with an associate degree, master's degrees, and Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.

In addition to its biblical studies program, the university offers a one-year, intensive Bible training program known as "The Master's Institute" resulting in a Bible certificate. The university has an extension campus, Israel Bible Extension (IBEX) in the Jerusalem vicinity.

The university's schools are the School of Biblical Studies, Pearl C. Schaffer School of Education, John P. Stead School of Humanities, School of Music, School of Online Education, School of Business & Communication, School of Science, Mathematics, Technology & Health.

Accreditation

The university has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (now the WASC Senior College and University Commission) since 1975. In July 2018, it was placed on probation. WASC reported a lack of qualified leadership and "a climate of fear, intimidation, bullying, and uncertainty" among faculty and staff as reasons for the probation. Probation was lifted in November 2020.

The school is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. The schools also holds Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) accreditation. The School of Music is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

LGBT discrimination

The university prohibits "homosexuality or bisexual conduct" by students in its student handbook. The university may legally expel LGBT students because it has a religious exemption from anti-discrimination laws. Chancellor John MacArthur has spoken and written at length in university publications about the threat he perceives from the gay agenda, asserting that "biblical love excludes homosexuality because of its sinfulness."

The Master's University is ranked among the worst American schools for LGBT students by LGBTQ Nation and Campus Pride.

Athletics

The Master's athletic teams are called the Mustangs. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) for most of its sports since the 2001–2002 academic year; while its men's & women's swimming & diving teams compete in the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference (PCSC).

The Master's compete in 18 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, track & field (outdoor) and volleyball; while women's sports include basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball.

Soccer

Curtis Lewis, head coach of the women's soccer team, won the NAIA Women's Soccer Coach of the Year Award in 2008. In 2009, Jim Rickard won the NAIA Men's Soccer Coach of the Year Award.

Notable alumni

• Francis Chan (1992) – pastor, author, and evangelist
• Ralph Drollinger – White House Cabinet Bible study leader, Trump Administration
• Robert H. Gundry – biblical scholar
• Conner Menez – Major League Baseball player for the San Francisco Giants
• Jerry Owens – professional baseball player for the Chicago White Sox
• Mike Penberthy – NBA coach and player for the Los Angeles Lakers
• Erin Buescher Perperoglou – former professional basketball player of the WNBA
• Tim Soares (born 1997) – American-Brazilian basketball player for Ironi Ness Ziona of the Israeli Basketball Premier League

See also

• The Master's Seminary

References

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2. (2009). Peterson's Colleges in the West. Lawrenceville, NJ: Peterson's. ISBN 9780768926965.
3. ^ Padilla, Steve (November 5, 1990). "Amazing Growth : Sleepy Baptist College Takes Off Under New Leader". Los Angeles Times.
4. Matt Thacker (May 12, 2016). What’s in a name? TMC finds out for itself. Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Accessed April 2017.
5. "John Stead". The Master's University. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
6. "Dr. John Stead named Interim President of TMU". The Master's University. April 16, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
7. ^ "President". The Master's University. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
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10. "Virtual Visit". The Master's University. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
11. "Undergraduate Degrees | The Master's University". The Master's University. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
12. "Graduate Degrees | The Master's University". The Master's University. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
13. "TMU Online | The Master's University". The Master's University. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
14. "Degree Programs | The Master's Seminary". The Master's Seminary. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
15. "The Master's University" (PDF). The Master's University. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
16. "IBEX". The Master's University. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
17. "Schools & Departments". The Master's University. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
18. "The Master's University and Seminary | WASC Senior College and University Commission". www.wscuc.org. WASC Senior College and University Commission.
19. Studley, Jamienne S. (July 18, 2018). "Probation Letter" (PDF). WASC Senior College and University Commission.
20. Smith, Samuel (August 22, 2018). "John MacArthur's Master's University Put on Probation by Accrediting Agency". The Christian Post.
21. "The Master's University and Seminary | WASC Senior College and University Commission". www.wscuc.org. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
22. "Find a School". ACSI. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
23. "The Master's University and Seminary (Accredited Organization Profile)". www.ecfa.org. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
24. "Accredited Institutions Search". National Association of Schools of Music.
25. "The Master's University Student Handbook" (PDF). 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
26. "California Bill Takes Aim At Religious Colleges That Seek To Bar Transgender Students". Equality California. June 1, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
27. MacArthur, John (2008). "God's Word On Homosexuality: The Truth About Sin And The Reality Of Forgiveness" (PDF). The Master's Seminary Journal. 19 (2): 153–174. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
28. Browning, Bil (August 31, 2016). "Which college campuses are the worst for LGBT students?". LGBTQ Nation. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
29. "Worst List: The Absolute Worst Campuses for LGBTQ Youth". May 17, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
30. "Members | Golden State Athletic Conference". www.gsacsports.org. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
31. The Master’s University. Peterson's. Accessed February 2017.
32. "2009 Men's Soccer National Coaches of the Year Announced". NAIA. January 15, 2010. Retrieved January 16, 2011.

External links

• Official website
• Official athletics website

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NCAA Division I	FBS California Fresno State San Diego State San Jose State Stanford UCLA USC FCS Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Sacramento State San Diego UC Davis Non-football Bakersfield Cal Baptist CSU Fullerton CSUN Long Beach State Loyola Marymount Pacific Pepperdine Saint Mary's San Francisco Santa Clara UC Irvine UC Riverside UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara
NCAA Division II	Academy of Art Azusa Pacific Biola Cal Poly Humboldt Cal Poly Pomona Cal State Dominguez Hills Cal State East Bay Cal State Los Angeles Cal State Monterey Bay Cal State San Bernardino Cal State San Marcos Chico State Concordia Dominican Holy Names Fresno Pacific Jessup Menlo Point Loma Nazarene San Francisco State Sonoma State Stanislaus State Vanguard Westmont
NCAA Division III	Cal Lutheran Caltech Chapman Claremont-Mudd-Scripps La Verne Occidental Pomona-Pitzer Redlands UC Santa Cruz Whittier
NAIA	Maritime Hope La Sierra Life Pacific Master's Pacific Union Providence Christian UC Merced (NCAA Division II in 2025) Westcliff
CCCAA	Alameda Allan Hancock American River Antelope Valley Bakersfield Barstow
NCCAA Divisions I and II	Bethesda Providence Christian West Coast Baptist Westmont
USCAA	Bristol

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