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== 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'''. 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.

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 ==

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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>

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.

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=== 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>

== 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.

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== 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

* [[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==

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 == 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'''. 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.
+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 ==
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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>
-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.
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 === 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>
 == 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.
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 == 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
-* [[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]]
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