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== Academics ==
== Academics ==


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 [[wikipedia:Doctor of Ministry|Doctor of Ministry]] (D.Min.) and [[wikipedia:Doctor of Philosophy|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>
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== Athletics ==
== Athletics ==
The Master's athletic teams are called the Mustangs. The university is a member of the [[wikipedia:National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA), primarily competing in the [[wikipedia:Golden State Athletic Conference|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|National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA), primarily competing in the [[wikipedia:Golden State Athletic Conference|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 [[wikipedia:Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference|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.
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===
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.<ref>{{cite web|website=[[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]]|title=2009 Men's Soccer National Coaches of the Year Announced|url=http://naia.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/011510aad.html|date=Jan 15, 2010|access-date=January 16, 2011}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|website=[[wikipedia:National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]]|title=2009 Men's Soccer National Coaches of the Year Announced|url=http://naia.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/011510aad.html|date=Jan 15, 2010|access-date=January 16, 2011}}</ref>


== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
* [[Francis Chan]] (1992) – well-known false/problematic teacher
* [[Francis Chan]] (1992) – well-known false/problematic teacher
* [[wikipedia:Ralph Drollinger|Ralph Drollinger]] – White House Cabinet Bible study leader, Trump Administration
* [[wikipedia:Ralph Drollinger|Ralph Drollinger]] – [[wikipedia:White House|White House]] Cabinet Bible study leader, [[[[wikipedia:Presidency of Donald Trump|Trump Administration]]
* [[Robert H. Gundry]] – biblical scholar
* [[Robert H. Gundry]] – biblical scholar
* [[wikipedia:Conner Menez|Conner Menez]] – [[Major League Baseball]] player for the [[wikipedia:San Francisco Giants|San Francisco Giants]]
* [[wikipedia:Conner Menez|Conner Menez]] – [[wikipedia:Major League Baseball|Major League Baseball]] player for the [[wikipedia:San Francisco Giants|San Francisco Giants]]
* [[wikipedia:Jerry Owens|Jerry Owens]] – professional baseball player for the [[wikipedia:Chicago White Sox]|Chicago White Sox]
* [[wikipedia:Jerry Owens|Jerry Owens]] – professional baseball player for the [[wikipedia:Chicago White Sox]|Chicago White Sox]
* [[wikipedia:Mike Penberthy|Mike Penberthy]] – NBA coach and player for the [[wikipedia:Los Angeles Lakers|Los Angeles Lakers]]
* [[wikipedia:Mike Penberthy|Mike Penberthy]] – NBA coach and player for the [[wikipedia:Los Angeles Lakers|Los Angeles Lakers]]