Our Bible faculty have a diversity of expertise, including counseling, Bible backgrounds, archaeology, and church history. Many have contributed to biblical studies through publications, and many have also served the church as pastors, elders, and counselors.
Our semester-long IBEX program allows students to learn the Bible in the land of the Bible for the same price as a semester in California. Students live a short bus ride from Jerusalem and study the events of Scripture in the places where they happened.
#1 in Best Religious Studies Colleges & Universities in California (#1 of 37, prepler.com 2023)
#1 Best Bible Christian Colleges in California (#1 of 11, matchcollege.com 2023)
#1 Best Theology and Religious Studies Schools in California and #10 in the U.S., Undergraduate (plexuss.com, 2023)
We aim to assist our students in developing a biblical worldview where the principles and norms derived from the Word of God are applied to the whole of life. Spiritual values are emphasized, and while we stress academic excellence, we also value spiritual growth. Our flexible and innovative curriculum also allows students to be invested in athletics and music, complete studies abroad, and engage in top internship programs.
Our classes are always taught by faculty, not teacher’s assistants. All faculty have a shared commitment to the doctrinal statement outlined here: TMU Doctrinal Statement
We hold the Word of God as sufficient in all things, including its own interpretation. To best equip our students for their intended fields, ministry, or otherwise, we teach them how to approach the Word; through Greek and Hebrew, the context in which it was written, along with a large selection of classes ranging from biblical counseling to the book of Revelation. Our professors are not just equipped scholarly but are heavily involved in their local church and other ministries: practicing what they teach and standing as examples to each student.
Explore TMU’s biblical counseling resources, including the Care of Souls Conference, observation videos, the Women’s Hope Podcast, and recommended books:
