MA in Theology and Ministry
School of Mission and Theology
Practical and ministry focused, Fuller’s MA in Theology and Ministry (MATM) offers an experiential program designed to prepare leaders for ministry positions inside and outside of the church. Students start with a series of foundational courses, providing a knowledge base on which to build as they progress through the program. The MATM combines spiritual, intercultural, vocational, and emotional formation with rigorous academic coursework, and culminates in a supervised apprenticeship that integrates learning into a real-world ministry context.
The MATM is also fully available in Spanish.
Practical
Engage with real-world issues
Focused Training
Prepare for impact and resilience
54 Units
Graduate in approximately 2 years
Earn Your MATM Online or In Person
Fuller's world-renowned Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry degree is available as a fully online experience. Complete your MATM from anywhere in the world, and apply your learning directly to your context as you study and engage with your online community.
Students seeking comprehensive theological training that includes in-person community may apply to the Fuller Texas MDiv/MATM Cohort, which offers a hybrid learning experience that integrates online learning with in-person engagement. The cohort is designed for the student who needs flexibility but is committed to an intensive learning experience for two years. A new cohort starts in Fall 2025.
Expand Your Ministry Effectiveness
Be equipped with biblical and contextual insights to discuss real-world ministry concerns. Learn to think theologically and practically through a guided curriculum focused on ministry fundamentals and spiritual formation. Meet the demands of your context and your calling with excellence. Apply learned ministry skills, with structured theological reflection, to develop and lead a passion project through a thoughtfully supervised apprenticeship.
Tailor Your Studies to Your Unique Calling
Students in Fuller’s MATM program may choose courses that focus their studies on the context to which they feel called.
Finish Your MATM at a Faster Pace with the New In-Service Pathway
Are you already working in a church or ministry? You can integrate your studies in the learning laboratory of your current ministry and finish your MATM at a faster pace. The In-Service Pathway enables MATM students serving in ministry at least 20 hours per week to earn up to 8 quarter units—through Apprenticeship courses.
Each Apprenticeship course is enhanced by FULLER Equip modules, created by Fuller experts to help you hone your skills in your ministry context. Apprenticeship group leaders guide thoughtful theological reflection, giving you the opportunity to share what you are learning with other ministry leaders in your program. To learn more, email us at admissions@fuller.edu.
“Fuller offered me a broader worldview, fostered my faith, and immersed me in an exceptional program with noteworthy Hispanic and non-Hispanic professors and fellow students.”
– Norma Galvan (MATM ’14)
Admission Requirements
Prospective MATM students should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and submit an application for admission with the required documentation. Find out more with the Admission Requirements button below.
Special Student Status
If you don’t hold an accredited bachelor’s degree but do have substantial ministry experience, you may be eligible to apply to the MA in Theology and Ministry as a Special Student.
Cost and Financial Aid
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Almost all Fuller students are eligible for some form of financial aid. Visit the Tuition and Financial Aid page for more information.
Many students use federal financial to finance their education. If you plan on applying for federal loans, you are welcome to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. The FAFSA is available for U.S. citizens and residents only. Fuller’s federal school code is G01200
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