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=== Accreditation ===
=== 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.<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|Western Association of Schools and Colleges]] (now the [[wikipedia:WASC Senior College and University Commission|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 [[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>
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|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 ==
== 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;<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 [[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.
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== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
* [[Francis Chan]] (1992) – well-known false/problematic teacher
* [[Francis Chan]] (1992) – well-known false/problematic teacher
* [[wikipedia:Ralph Drollinger]] – White House Cabinet Bible study leader, Trump Administration
* [[wikipedia:Ralph Drollinger|Ralph Drollinger]] – White House Cabinet Bible study leader, Trump Administration
* [[Robert H. Gundry]] – biblical scholar
* [[Robert H. Gundry]] – biblical scholar
* [[wikipedia:Conner Menez]] – [[Major League Baseball]] player for the [[San Francisco Giants]]
* [[wikipedia:Conner Menez|Conner Menez]] – [[Major League Baseball]] player for the [[wikipedia:San Francisco Giants|San Francisco Giants]]
* [[wikipedia:Jerry Owens]] – professional baseball player for the [[Chicago White Sox]]
* [[wikipedia:Jerry Owens|Jerry Owens]] – professional baseball player for the [[wikipedia:Chicago White Sox]|Chicago White Sox]
* [[wikipedia:Mike Penberthy]] – NBA coach and player for the [[Los Angeles Lakers]]
* [[wikipedia:Mike Penberthy|Mike Penberthy]] – NBA coach and player for the [[wikipedia:Los Angeles Lakers|Los Angeles Lakers]]
* [[wikipedia:Erin Buescher Perperoglou]] – former professional basketball player of the [[WNBA]]
* [[wikipedia:Erin Buescher Perperoglou|Erin Buescher Perperoglou]] – former professional basketball player of the [[wikipedia:WNBA|WNBA]]
* [[wikipedia: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|Tim Soares]] (born 1997) – American-Brazilian basketball player for [[wikipedia:Ironi Ness Ziona B.C.|Ironi Ness Ziona]] of the [[wikipedia:c]|wikipedia]


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://masters.edu}}
* [http://masters.edu Official website]
* [http://gomustangs.com Official athletics website]
* [http://gomustangs.com Official athletics website]


==References==
==References==


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