Archaeologists examine, recover, and preserve evidence and artifacts from past human cultures. They connect artifacts with information about historic environments to learn about the experiences, customs, and living habits of people in earlier civilizations. Archaeologists often specialize in a particular geographic area, time period, or subject matter, such as animal remains or underwater sites. Many people with a Ph.D. in archaeology become professors or museum curators.

A minor typically consists of taking a portion of the classes required for a major in that same subject. To get an idea of what you would be studying, check out the corresponding major. The requirements for your minor will differ by program, so be sure to ask a counselor to know exactly what courses are in store for you.

A minor typically consists of taking a portion of the classes required for a major in that same subject. To get an idea of what you would be studying, check out the corresponding major. The requirements for your minor will differ by program, so be sure to ask a counselor to know exactly what courses are in store for you.

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) program provides the standard credential for persons preparing for professional congregational and other religious leadership. This post baccalaureate program enables students to develop a thorough, discriminating understanding and personal appropriation of the heritage of the community of faith, its scriptures, traditions, doctrines, and practices in both their historical and contemporary expressions and to develop skills appropriate for pastoral ministry. Full-time students typically complete this program in three academic years.

The Undecided Program Pathway at La Sierra University is designed for students who are uncertain about which academic major to pursue. This flexible program allows students to explore a range of disciplines while receiving personalized academic advising and support.

This Master of Arts (MA) program provides advanced academic study and research beyond the baccalaureate degree in the discipline of Near Eastern archaeology. It may serve as preparation for professional employment or further graduate study. Students must complete a thesis and a written comprehensive examination. Full-time students typically complete this program in two academic years.

This Master of Arts (MA) program provides advanced academic study and research beyond the baccalaureate degree in the general disciplines of religious studies. It may serve as preparation for professional employment or further graduate study. Students must complete at least one summative assignment – a thesis, a written comprehensive examination, or both. Full-time students typically complete this program in two academic years.

Students in this program take classes in Biblical, historical, and theological studies as well as religion and society, philosophy, and ethics. This major prepares students who want to become religion teachers or who would like to work in pastoral ministry. It can also provide a good foundation for those going into medicine, dentistry, other health professions, anthropology, journalism, or philosophy.

A minor typically consists of taking a portion of the classes required for a major in that same subject. To get an idea of what you would be studying, check out the corresponding major. The requirements for your minor will differ by program, so be sure to ask a counselor to know exactly what courses are in store for you.

The Pre-Seminary curriculum consists of a sequence of required and recommended courses designed to meet entrance requirements for graduate or professional studies in Seventh-day Adventist or other seminaries or graduate schools.With additional education, ministers can specialize in hospital chaplaincy, or focus on teaching (with educational credentials), youth ministry, administration, or other specialized ministries. The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies provides a particularly compatible complement to the Pre-Ministry track.

The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program provides advanced academic study beyond the baccalaureate degree in the general disciplines of religious and theological studies, including world religions, biblical studies, ethics, theology, history of Christianity, Adventist studies, and practical theology. Students must prepare a summative integrated essay as a capstone project. Full-time students typically complete this program in two academic years.

The Theology program at La Sierra University equips students for careers in pastoral leadership, missions, education, social services, and academic work in theology. By providing a strong foundation, it cultivates the essential skills and knowledge needed for Christian ministry. Our program emphasizes the importance of theological education in engaging with the surrounding culture and addressing pressing issues from a Christian perspective.