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'''The Master's University''' is a [[Private university|private]] [[Nondenominational Christianity|non-denominational]] [[Christianity|Christian]] university in [[Santa Clarita, California]].
'''The Master's University''' is a private non-denominational [[Christianity|Christian]] university in [[wikipedia:Santa Clarita, California]].


== History ==
== History ==
The college was founded in 1927.{{r|petersons|page=69}} It was originally named '''Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary'''. In 1961, it moved to [[Newhall, Santa Clarita, California|Newhall]] in [[Santa Clarita, California]].<ref name="Times1990">{{cite news |last1=Padilla |first1=Steve |title=Amazing Growth : Sleepy Baptist College Takes Off Under New Leader |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-11-05-me-3094-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |date=5 November 1990}}</ref> In 1985, [[John F. MacArthur|John MacArthur]] became the school president; the name was changed to '''The Master's College''', hoping to appeal to a wider evangelical audience.<ref name="Times1990"/> In 2016, the school underwent another name change and became '''The Master's University'''.{{r|signal}} In June 2019 John MacArthur stepped down as president and became chancellor and John Stead, a faculty member since 1970, became the interim president.<ref name="stead">{{cite web |title=John Stead |url=https://www.masters.edu/executive-team/john-stead.html |website=The Master's University |access-date=7 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="steadpres">{{cite web |title=Dr. John Stead named Interim President of TMU |url=https://www.masters.edu/news/dr-john-stead-named-interim-president-of-tmu.html |website=The Master's University |date=16 April 2019|access-date=7 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref> In 2020, Sam Horn<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=President|url=https://www.masters.edu/about/president|access-date=2020-07-13|website=The Master's University|language=en}}</ref> became president of The Master's University and Seminary. John Stead in his 50th year at TMU took the role of Senior Vice President.<ref name=":0" /> Dr. Abner Chou now serves as the Interim President<ref>{{Cite web|title=President|url=https://www.masters.edu/about/president|access-date=2022-01-22|website=The Master's University|language=en}}</ref> of TMUS.
The college was founded in 1927. It was originally named '''Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary'''. In 1961, it moved to [[Newhall, Santa Clarita, California|Newhall]] in [[Santa Clarita, California]].<ref name="Times1990">{{cite news |last1=Padilla |first1=Steve |title=Amazing Growth : Sleepy Baptist College Takes Off Under New Leader |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-11-05-me-3094-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |date=5 November 1990}}</ref> In 1985, [[John F. MacArthur|John MacArthur]] became the school president; the name was changed to '''The Master's College''', hoping to appeal to a wider evangelical audience.<ref name="Times1990"/> 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.<ref name="stead">{{cite web |title=John Stead |url=https://www.masters.edu/executive-team/john-stead.html |website=The Master's University |access-date=7 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="steadpres">{{cite web |title=Dr. John Stead named Interim President of TMU |url=https://www.masters.edu/news/dr-john-stead-named-interim-president-of-tmu.html |website=The Master's University |date=16 April 2019|access-date=7 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref> In 2020, Sam Horn<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=President|url=https://www.masters.edu/about/president|access-date=2020-07-13|website=The Master's University|language=en}}</ref> became president of The Master's University and Seminary. John Stead in his 50th year at TMU took the role of Senior Vice President.<ref name=":0" /> [[Abner Chou|Dr. Abner Chou]] now serves as the Interim President<ref>{{Cite web|title=President|url=https://www.masters.edu/about/president|access-date=2022-01-22|website=The Master's University|language=en}}</ref> of TMUS.


== Academics ==
== Academics ==
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The university consists of seven schools<ref>{{Cite web|title=Virtual Visit|url=https://www.masters.edu/virtualvisit/|access-date=2020-07-13|website=The Master's University|language=en}}</ref> offering bachelor's degrees<ref>{{cite web |title=Undergraduate Degrees {{!}} The Master's University |url=https://www.masters.edu/academics/undergraduate/ |website=The Master's University |access-date=7 September 2018 |language=en}}</ref> and master's degrees,<ref>{{cite web |title=Graduate Degrees {{!}} The Master's University |url=https://www.masters.edu/academics/graduate/ |website=The Master's University |access-date=7 September 2018 |language=en}}</ref> including several bachelor's degrees that are offered fully online.<ref>{{cite web |title=TMU Online {{!}} The Master's University |url=https://www.masters.edu/online/ |website=The Master's University |access-date=7 September 2018 |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref name="degrees">{{cite web |title=Degree Programs {{!}} The Master's Seminary |url=https://www.tms.edu/academics/degree-programs/ |website=The Master's Seminary |access-date=7 September 2018}}</ref>
The university consists of seven schools<ref>{{Cite web|title=Virtual Visit|url=https://www.masters.edu/virtualvisit/|access-date=2020-07-13|website=The Master's University|language=en}}</ref> offering bachelor's degrees<ref>{{cite web |title=Undergraduate Degrees {{!}} The Master's University |url=https://www.masters.edu/academics/undergraduate/ |website=The Master's University |access-date=7 September 2018 |language=en}}</ref> and master's degrees,<ref>{{cite web |title=Graduate Degrees {{!}} The Master's University |url=https://www.masters.edu/academics/graduate/ |website=The Master's University |access-date=7 September 2018 |language=en}}</ref> including several bachelor's degrees that are offered fully online.<ref>{{cite web |title=TMU Online {{!}} The Master's University |url=https://www.masters.edu/online/ |website=The Master's University |access-date=7 September 2018 |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref name="degrees">{{cite web |title=Degree Programs {{!}} The Master's Seminary |url=https://www.tms.edu/academics/degree-programs/ |website=The Master's Seminary |access-date=7 September 2018}}</ref>


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.<ref name="Bible">{{cite web |title=The Master's University |url=https://www.masters.edu/media/63502/N%20F%20TMI%20pg%20145-146.pdf |website=The Master's University |access-date=7 September 2018 |language=en}}</ref> The university has an extension campus, Israel Bible Extension (IBEX) in the Jerusalem vicinity.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IBEX|url=https://www.masters.edu/ibex.html|access-date=2020-07-13|website=The Master's University|language=en}}</ref>
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.<ref name="Bible">{{cite web |title=The Master's University |url=https://www.masters.edu/media/63502/N%20F%20TMI%20pg%20145-146.pdf |website=The Master's University |access-date=7 September 2018 |language=en}}</ref> The university has an extension campus, Israel Bible Extension (IBEX) in the Jerusalem vicinity.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IBEX|url=https://www.masters.edu/ibex.html|access-date=2020-07-13|website=The Master's University|language=en}}</ref>


The university's schools<ref>{{Cite web|title=Schools & Departments|url=https://www.masters.edu/academics/schools.html|access-date=2022-01-22|website=The Master's University|language=en}}</ref> 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.
The university's schools<ref>{{Cite web|title=Schools & Departments|url=https://www.masters.edu/academics/schools.html|access-date=2022-01-22|website=The Master's University|language=en}}</ref> 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.
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=== Accreditation ===
=== Accreditation ===


The university has been [[Accreditation|accredited]] by the [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges]] (now the [[WASC Senior College and University Commission]]) since 1975.<ref name="wascuuc">{{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 |website=www.wscuc.org |publisher=WASC Senior College and University Commission}}</ref> In July 2018, it was placed on probation.<ref name="probabationletter">{{cite web |last1=Studley |first1=Jamienne S. |title=Probation Letter |url=https://wascsenior.box.com/shared/static/c6ojdrd8tt4w1le7it98nyag0z7d6gzb.pdf |publisher=WASC Senior College and University Commission |date=18 July 2018}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/john-macarthurs-masters-university-put-on-probation-by-accrediting-agency.html |first=Samuel |last=Smith |title=John MacArthur's Master's University Put on Probation by Accrediting Agency |work=The Christian Post |date=August 22, 2018 }}</ref> Probation was lifted in November 2020.<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>
The university has been accredited by the [[wikipedia:Western Association of Schools and Colleges]] (now the [[wikipedia:WASC Senior College and University Commission]]) since 1975.<ref name="wascuuc">{{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 |website=www.wscuc.org |publisher=WASC Senior College and University Commission}}</ref> In July 2018, it was placed on probation.<ref name="probabationletter">{{cite web |last1=Studley |first1=Jamienne S. |title=Probation Letter |url=https://wascsenior.box.com/shared/static/c6ojdrd8tt4w1le7it98nyag0z7d6gzb.pdf |publisher=WASC Senior College and University Commission |date=18 July 2018}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/john-macarthurs-masters-university-put-on-probation-by-accrediting-agency.html |first=Samuel |last=Smith |title=John MacArthur's Master's University Put on Probation by Accrediting Agency |work=The Christian Post |date=August 22, 2018 }}</ref> Probation was lifted in November 2020.<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>


The school is a member of the [[Association of Christian Schools International]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Find a School|url=https://www.acsi.org/find-a-school|access-date=2020-11-18|website=ACSI|language=en}}</ref> The schools also holds [[Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability]] (ECFA)<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Master's University and Seminary (Accredited Organization Profile) |url=https://www.ecfa.org/MemberProfile.aspx?ID=5661 |access-date=2020-11-18 |website=www.ecfa.org}}</ref> accreditation. The School of Music is also accredited by the [[National Association of Schools of Music]].<ref name="music">{{cite web |title=Accredited Institutions Search |url=https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/directory-lists/accredited-institutions/search/?id=I0871 |website=National Association of Schools of Music}}</ref>
The school is a member of the [[Association of Christian Schools International]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Find a School|url=https://www.acsi.org/find-a-school|access-date=2020-11-18|website=ACSI|language=en}}</ref> The schools also holds [[Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability]] (ECFA)<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Master's University and Seminary (Accredited Organization Profile) |url=https://www.ecfa.org/MemberProfile.aspx?ID=5661 |access-date=2020-11-18 |website=www.ecfa.org}}</ref> accreditation. The School of Music is also accredited by the [[wikipedia:National Association of Schools of Music]].<ref name="music">{{cite web |title=Accredited Institutions Search |url=https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/directory-lists/accredited-institutions/search/?id=I0871 |website=National Association of Schools of Music}}</ref>
 
=== LGBT discrimination ===
 
The university prohibits "homosexuality or bisexual conduct" by students in its student handbook.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.masters.edu/uploads/StudentHandbook_Aug20.pdf |title=The Master's University Student Handbook |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2020 |access-date=August 15, 2021 }}</ref> The university may legally expel [[LGBT]] students because it has a religious exemption from anti-discrimination laws.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eqca.org/edsource-california-bill-takes-aim-at-religious-colleges-that-seek-to-bar-transgender-students/ |title=California Bill Takes Aim At Religious Colleges That Seek To Bar Transgender Students |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=June 1, 2016 |website=Equality California |access-date=August 15, 2021 }}</ref> 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."<ref>{{cite journal |last=MacArthur |first=John |date=2008 |title=God's Word On Homosexuality: The Truth About Sin And The Reality Of Forgiveness |url=https://www.tms.edu/m/tmsj19f.pdf |journal=The Master's Seminary Journal |volume=19 |issue=2 |pages=153–174 |doi= |access-date=August 15, 2021 }}</ref>
 
The Master's University is ranked among the worst American schools for LGBT students by [[LGBTQ Nation]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2016/08/college-campuses-worst-lgbt-students/2/ |title=Which college campuses are the worst for LGBT students? |first=Bil |last=Browning |date=August 31, 2016 |website=LGBTQ Nation |access-date=August 15, 2021}}</ref> and [[Campus Pride]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.campuspride.org/worstlist/ |title=Worst List: The Absolute Worst Campuses for LGBTQ Youth |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=May 17, 2019 |access-date=August 15, 2021 }}</ref>


== Athletics ==
== 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;<ref>{{Cite web|title=Members {{!}} Golden State Athletic Conference|url=http://www.gsacsports.org/members.php|access-date=2020-07-13|website=www.gsacsports.org}}</ref> while its men's & women's swimming & diving teams compete in the [[Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference]] (PCSC).
The Master's athletic teams are called the Mustangs. The university is a member of the [[wikipedia:National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA), primarily competing in the [[wikipedia:Golden State Athletic Conference]] (GSAC) for most of its sports since the 2001–2002 academic year;<ref>{{Cite web|title=Members {{!}} Golden State Athletic Conference|url=http://www.gsacsports.org/members.php|access-date=2020-07-13|website=www.gsacsports.org}}</ref> 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.{{r|petersons2}}
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===
===Soccer===
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== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
* [[Francis Chan]] (1992) – pastor, author, and evangelist
* [[Francis Chan]] (1992) – well-known false/problematic teacher
* [[Ralph Drollinger]] – White House Cabinet Bible study leader, Trump Administration
* [[wikipedia:Ralph Drollinger]] – White House Cabinet Bible study leader, Trump Administration
* [[Robert H. Gundry]] – biblical scholar
* [[Robert H. Gundry]] – biblical scholar
* [[Conner Menez]] – [[Major League Baseball]] player for the [[San Francisco Giants]]
* [[wikipedia:Conner Menez]] – [[Major League Baseball]] player for the [[San Francisco Giants]]
* [[Jerry Owens]] – professional baseball player for the [[Chicago White Sox]]
* [[wikipedia:Jerry Owens]] – professional baseball player for the [[Chicago White Sox]]
* [[Mike Penberthy]] – NBA coach and player for the [[Los Angeles Lakers]]
* [[wikipedia:Mike Penberthy]] – NBA coach and player for the [[Los Angeles Lakers]]
* [[Erin Buescher Perperoglou]] – former professional basketball player of the [[WNBA]]
* [[wikipedia:Erin Buescher Perperoglou]] – former professional basketball player of the [[WNBA]]
* [[Tim Soares]] (born 1997) – American-Brazilian basketball player for [[Ironi Ness Ziona B.C.|Ironi Ness Ziona]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]]
* [[wikipedia:Tim Soares]] (born 1997) – American-Brazilian basketball player for [[Ironi Ness Ziona B.C.|Ironi Ness Ziona]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]]


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 00:41, 2 December 2024

The Master's University
Type Private university
campuses Santa Clarita (California)
Former name(s) Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary (1927–1985)
The Master's College (1985–2016)
Affiliations The Master's Seminary
Leadership Abner Chou (president)
Date Founded 1927
Motto For Christ and Scripture
Mascot Monty the Mustang
Athletics affiliations NAIA – GSAC
Colors Navy Blue & Gold
Students 2,600
Undergraduate 952 (+154 degree completion)
Postgraduate 92 (+375 seminary)
Faculty 113
Staff Unknown
Website Masters.edu

The Master's University is a private non-denominational Christian university in wikipedia: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.[1] 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.[1] 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.[2][3] In 2020, Sam Horn[4] became president of The Master's University and Seminary. John Stead in his 50th year at TMU took the role of Senior Vice President.[4] Dr. Abner Chou now serves as the Interim President[5] of TMUS.

Academics

The university consists of seven schools[6] offering bachelor's degrees[7] and master's degrees,[8] including several bachelor's degrees that are offered fully online.[9] 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.[10]

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.[11] The university has an extension campus, Israel Bible Extension (IBEX) in the Jerusalem vicinity.[12]

The university's schools[13] 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 wikipedia:Western Association of Schools and Colleges (now the wikipedia:WASC Senior College and University Commission) since 1975.[14] In July 2018, it was placed on probation.[15] 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.[16] Probation was lifted in November 2020.[17]

The school is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.[18] The schools also holds Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)[19] accreditation. The School of Music is also accredited by the wikipedia:National Association of Schools of Music.[20]

Athletics

The Master's athletic teams are called the Mustangs. The university is a member of the wikipedia:National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the wikipedia:Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) for most of its sports since the 2001–2002 academic year;[21] 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.[22]

Notable alumni

See also

External links

References

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