The Master's University

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{{cquote|We teach that the Word of God is an objective, propositional revelation, verbally inspired in every word, [[Biblical inerrancy|absolutely inerrant]] in the original documents, infallible, and God-breathed. We teach the literal, grammatical-historical interpretation of Scripture which affirms the belief that the opening chapters of Genesis present [[creationism|creation in six literal days]], describe the special creation of [[Adam|man]] and [[Eve|woman]], and define [[marriage]] as between one man and one woman. Scripture elsewhere dictates that any [[sex]]ual activity outside of marriage is [[Sin|an abomination before the Lord]].|||Excerpted from The Master's University's doctrinal statement<ref>[http://www.masters.edu/abouttmc/doctrine/ The Master's College, Doctrinal Statement.] masters.edu. Retrieved on 3 December 2015.</ref>}}

'''The Master's University''' is a [[fundamentalist]] [[Baptist]] school located in Santa Clarita, [[California]]. The school was formed as the Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary in 1927.<ref>[http://www.masters.edu/abouttmc/history-of-tmc/ History of The Master's College.] masters.edu. Retrieved on 3 December 2015.</ref> Since 1985, the university's president has been John F. MacArthur, a [[Calvinism|Calvinist]] evangelical [[young earth creationist]] who is also the pastor of Grace Community Church, a [[megachurch]] located in Sun Valley, California.<ref>[https://www.gracechurch.org/Leader/MacArthur/John John MacArthur.] gracechurch.org. Retrieved on 4 December 2015.</ref>

The school is primarily focused on undergraduate liberal arts programs, but does offer master's degrees in [[Bible]] counseling and Biblical studies. A master's level teaching credential program is also offered.

The Master's University is [[Academic accreditation|accredited]] by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.<ref>[http://archive.is/Z40Vd The Master's College Accreditations]. masters.edu. Archived from the original at masters.edu.</ref>

The environment provided by the school is based on a strict, conservative biblical world outlook. All aspects of campus life and study are meticulously engineered for compliance with the biblical outlook and are cross-referenced to Bible verses. 

'''The Master's Seminary''' is the graduate seminary division of The Master's University. The seminary was formed in 1986 and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.<ref>[http://archive.is/nn1d9 The Master’s Seminary Accreditation.] tms.edu. Archived from the original at tms.edu.</ref> In November 2018, the seminary's accreditation was placed on probationary status and it was criticized as "an insular and oppressive institution where loyalty to the president and his church has sometimes trumped both academic and financial concerns."<ref>[https://www.christianpost.com/news/john-macarthur-to-students-questioning-accreditation-problems-keep-your-mouth-shut.html?fbclid=IwAR225vzTEdVMxiFrLVO9zN4fXcqXsXp3Mf6LCiphOJyQlEsPjhw4ed6Cxg4 John MacArthur to students questioning accreditation problems: 'Keep your mouth shut'] christianpost.com, 5 December 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.masters.edu/uploads/TMUS_WASC_Letter2.pdf Public Statement Regarding 2018 WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) Review.] TMUS Board of Directors, 2018.</ref>

The university and seminary are outspokenly [[homophobic]] and quite upset at the "tidal wave of immorality [that] has inundated the United States and the rest of the world."<ref>[http://www.tms.edu/preachersandpreaching/a-biblical-response-to-homosexuality/ A Biblical Response to Homosexuality.] tms.edu. 26 June 2015. Retrieved on 3 December 2015.</ref><ref>John MacArthur. [http://www.masters.edu/an-open-letter-to-tmc-friends/ An Open Letter to TMC Friends.] masters.edu. 1 July 2015. Retrieved on 3 December 2015.</ref> The seminary's journal has an entire issue "Devoted to Exposing the Truth about [[Homosexuality]]."<ref>[http://www.tms.edu/m/msj19.2.pdf The Master's Seminary Journal, Volume 19, No. 2, Fall 2008.] tms.edu. Retrieved on 4 December 2015.</ref>

==External links==
*[https://www.masters.edu The Master's University]
*[https://www.tms.edu/ The Master's Seminary]

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