History
- When the staff of Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary wrote this in 1937, they had already weathered much of the Great Depression.
- LABTS first opened its doors in 1927, with 24 students and no permanent campus.
- In 1985 LABC’s name was changed to The Master’s College, a joint decision of Dr. MacArthur and the board of directors, who agreed that the school should become nondenominational.
Education
The Master’s University is a comprehensive liberal arts and professional preparation institution, using biblically-centered curricula and co-curricular programs to educate maturing disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The goal of education is to prepare the whole person. We seek to instill in our students the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for their chosen profession, while cultivating their spiritual growth, strengthening their moral character, and developing their abilities as citizens and leaders.
- Undergraduate Programs
- Graduate Programs
- Online Programs
Career
The mission of The Master’s University Student Career Center is to assist students and alumni for a career that will have a life of enduring commitment to Christ, biblical fidelity, moral integrity, intellectual growth, and lasting contribution to the Kingdom of God worldwide.
Student services
- The Office of Student Advancement provides a variety of services for students from multicultural, international, and military backgrounds including the following: orientation to assist in transition to life at The Master’s University, financial aid and admissions counseling, social activities, service opportunities, academic counseling, vocational planning, and discipleship.
- ASB exists as a student-led extension of the Student Life department. We are here to facilitate exciting social events and inspiring opportunities for service that promote community on campus. In addition we provide the students and administration of TMU with a vital communication link.
Housing services
Dorms
- C.W. Smith
- Off Campus
- Hotchkiss
- Slight
- Sweazy
- Waldock
Library services
The Robert L. Powell Library exists to support the academic and scholarly programs of The Master's University and to serve primarily its faculty, staff and currently enrolled students.
- InterLibrary Loan
- Reference Services
- New Book Shelf
- Book Sale
- Re-Shelving
- Book Drop
- Copying, Scanning, Printing
- Audio/Video Equipment
- Study Carrel Reservations
- Wireless Access
ICT services
The IT Operations department strives to provide students, faculty, and staff of The Master’s University with a useful and productive computing environment. Whether you need email, Internet, printer, or file storage access, we are working behind the scenes to ensure that you have access to the resources you need.
Medical services
- The Health Center is staffed by a registered nurse, and is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (excluding holidays).
- Here, students may obtain advice and treatment for minor injuries and illnesses, as well as over-the-counter medications for temporary symptom relief.
Campus life
- Mail Center personnel are eager to serve the faculty, staff and students of The Master’s University. While the Mail Center is not a branch of the U.S. Government, the Campus Mail Center is governed by U.S. Postal Service regulations; therefore, we must observe federal requirements in handling and processing the mail. We have also instituted other policies in order to maximize efficiency and provide a high level of service.
- The mission of the Department of Campus Safety is to serve and protect the people and property of The Master’s University.
Sports facilities
- The MacArthur Center is home to Bross Court, which was built in 1965. The building, with a seating capacity of 1,000, hosts games for men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team.
- Cardiovascular equipment: treadmills, elliptical machine, elliptical cross trainer, spin bikes, recumbent bikes
- Selectorized weight equipment: pin loaded and extremely user friendly, wide variety of machines for various muscle groups
- Plate loaded barbells and free weights with urethane plates and easy grip handles
- Urethane Dumbbells, weights ranging from 5lb to 100lbs
- Cubbies to store small gym bag or equipment
- Additional equipment including but not limited to: medicine balls, kettlebells and exercise balls
Student clubs
Clubs:
- Evangelism
- Sketching
- Tennis
- Coffee
- History-Movie Club
- Oxford Blue
- Legacy Leadership
- Collegium Sapientiae
- CIS Club
- American Sign Language (ASL) Club
- STEM Club
- Master’s Accounting Association
- Spikeball
- Friday Fellowship Club
- Dental Club
- The Great Outdoors
- Iron Hour
- Aggressive Negotiations
- IBEX Club
- Magic Mountain Season Pass Club
Accreditation
The Master’s University is accredited to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees by The WASC Senior College and University Commission.