Welcome to Pacific International Theological Seminary

WELCOME from the CHANCELLOR

Pacific International Theological Seminary is an educational institution serving the Lord

We have been accepted as an affiliate of ABHE (The Association for Biblical Higher Education) and we are continuing to develop our institution and proceed toward accreditation with ABHE.

Pacific International Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that we are recognized by ACSI (The Association of Christian School International) as a CEU provider institution for teachers seeking their ACSI teaching certificate in Christian Schools.

Pacific International Theological Seminary is planted in the heart of one of the largest urban areas of the world with a significant academic complex of several colleges and universities that together serve over 40,000 students. If one asks Pacific’s students what is especially distinctive about this University, they will respond, as our alumni/ae regularly do, that the faculty makes the difference here. These teacher-scholars care deeply about their students’ whole lives, not just their academic achievement, as they transform the mechanics of higher education into life-changing experiences. They model servant leadership personally and professionally.

…Worship Prayer and Spiritual Formation

A goal of PACITS is to help students develop intellectually, professionally and spiritually. Theological reflection and spiritual formation happen best when set in the context of a worshipping community. This is a hallmark of our life together at Pacific.

The seminary provides a number of opportunities for students to strengthen their spiritual formation during their years of study. Opportunities such as daily prayer group, service of worships and special lecture series on the topic of spiritual formation.

… To Proclaim His Word
At Pacific International Theological Seminary we hold firmly to the inerrancy and absolute authority of Scripture. One of our primary tasks, then, is equipping pastors to interpret and communicate the Word of God effectively. It is a significant and distinctive feature of Pacific Seminary that we are building upon of excellence in biblical theology and homiletics training.

This word is one of the Seminary’s distinctive approach to ministry training. Our strong emphasis on building mentoring relationships between faculty and students both in and out of the classroom and our focus on Christ-centered expository preaching in our homiletics program combine to create a unique educational environment that fully equips pastors and ministry leaders to serve Christ’s Church effectively.

One of Pacific Seminary’s chief strengths is its faculty. Our Board and Administration have consciously sought to gather a community of “pastor-scholars” who are not only highly qualified teachers and scholars, but who also possess considerable experience in ministry and are dedicated to a pastoral approach to training for ministry.

Every member of Seminary’s faculty has significant ministry experience, whether serving as a solo, senior, or associate pastor of a church, or in church planting, youth and campus ministry, or cross-cultural mission. Many faculty members also have missions experience.

Our faculty continues to serve the local Church as well. Professors regularly serve as interim pastors, Sunday school teachers, conference speakers, and worship leaders. Many also minister to Christians in other countries.

Our students tell us that earning a degree from PACITS is very affordable. The seminary offers some scholarships and stipends to offset the cost of tuition.

Cost: 2006-2007 Tuition:

$9,900 per year (Master Level $120 per credit hour)

Employment:

Almost 100% of field education positions in congregations are compensated. PACITS offers a limited number of stipends to students who wish to experience field education in a non-church setting. On-campus employment opportunities are also available