What Fuller Theological Seminary does

Fuller Theological Seminary is a private, nonprofit graduate theological institution founded in 1947 in Pasadena, California. It operates as one of the largest and most diverse multidenominational seminaries in the United States, structured around two academic units: the School of Mission and Theology and the School of Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy. The institution delivers graduate theological and clinical education through 18+ degree programs — including the flagship Master of Divinity (MDiv, 108 units), multiple master's degrees (MTS, MATM, MAC, MAGML, MJA, MAMHM, MSMFT), doctoral programs (DMin, DGL, DMFT, PhD and PsyD in Clinical Psychology, PhD in Theology and Intercultural Studies), and certificates — across three US campuses (Pasadena, Houston, and Phoenix-with-closure-announced), fully online, and hybrid modalities, with dedicated Korean and Spanish language tracks.

Fuller's technology stack is conventional higher-ed: Canvas as the LMS (fuller.instructure.com) for course delivery, Zoom for synchronous online classes, Google Apps for email/calendar/drive, StarRez for housing, Parchment for transcript fulfillment, and Respondus LockDown Browser for exam proctoring. The institution layers a substantial content and research apparatus on this base, including the FULLER Studio digital media platform, the FULLER Equip online learning platform, the Fuller Alumni Network, and a constellation of research centers and institutes — Brehm Center for Worship, Theology and the Arts; Max De Pree Center for Leadership; Fuller Youth Institute; Travis Research Institute; Center for Missiological Research; Pannell Center for Black Church Studies; Asian American, Korean, Chinese, and Centro Latino centers; and the Fuller Psychological and Family Services training clinic.

The revenue model blends tuition, donations, and endowment income. Tuition is priced per quarter unit, with rates ranging from $375 per unit (MAMHM, MATM new tier) up to $1,040 per unit (DMFT), yielding program totals from roughly $12,120 (Certificate) to $175,340 (PhD Clinical Psychology). Need-based and merit scholarships exceeding $5 million annually are funded by donations and endowment. Charitable giving flows through The Fuller Foundation, which also manages alumni relations. Customer segments are personabased, not enterprise-based: church and ministry leaders, clinical psychology and mental health professionals, global and intercultural ministers, justice and advocacy professionals, and theological scholars. Distribution is multi-channel: direct admissions with regional counselors by program and language, online self-serve applications, partnerships with missions organizations (Young Life, YWAM, InterVarsity) for staff discounts, and content marketing via FULLER Studio/Equip and signature lecture series (Payton, Missiology, Integration Symposium).

Name

Fuller Theological Seminary

Legal name

Fuller Theological Seminary

Website

https://fuller.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fuller Theological Seminary is a private, nonprofit graduate theological institution founded in 1947 in Pasadena, California, offering master's and doctoral degrees in theology, intercultural studies, and clinical psychology through online, hybrid, and on-campus formats in English, Korean, and Spanish, funded by tuition and donations.

Ownership category

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Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Theological Universities & Pontifical Universities (EDAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Graduate seminary
• Pastoral training
• Clinical psychology
• Intercultural studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Fuller generates primary revenue through tuition payments from students enrolled in graduate-level theological and psychology degree programs. Tuition is charged per unit based on course level, school, department, and class. Most courses are four units, with additional fees per quarter.
2. Donations and Charitable Giving: The seminary receives charitable contributions through its giving programs, including The Fuller Foundation and annual fund donations. Alumni and supporters are encouraged to give financially to support students and institutional operations.
3. Scholarship Endowment Income: Fuller provides over $5 million annually in need-based and merit-based scholarships funded through donor support, indicating significant endowment and gift revenue supporting student financial aid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fuller Theological Seminary is a multidenominational evangelical seminary offering graduate-level degree programs (Master of Divinity, MA, ThM, DMin, DGL, PhD, PsyD) and certificate programs in theology, intercultural studies, and clinical psychology through its School of Mission and Theology and School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Programs are delivered fully online, on-campus (Pasadena, Houston, Phoenix), or in hybrid cohorts, with select offerings in Korean and Spanish. The seminary also operates digital learning platforms (FULLER Studio, FULLER Equip) and clinical training services (Fuller Psychological and Family Services).

Product overview

Fuller Theological Seminary offers a comprehensive portfolio of graduate theological education products and services through two primary schools: the School of Mission and Theology and the School of Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy. The product suite includes multiple degree programs at master's and doctoral levels, certificate programs, and digital platforms including FULLER Studio (digital media content), FULLER Equip (online learning), and the Fuller Alumni Network. Core academic programs include the Master of Divinity (MDiv) flagship degree available fully online or on-campus, MA in Theological Studies (MTS), MA in Theology and Ministry (MATM), MA in Chaplaincy, MA in Justice and Advocacy, MA in Global Missional Leadership, MA in Mental Health and Ministry, MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, and various doctoral programs (PhD, PsyD, DMin, DGL, DMFT). The seminary also operates research institutes (Travis Research Institute, Fuller Youth Institute), specialized centers (Brehm Center, Max De Pree Center), and clinical services (Fuller Psychological and Family Services). Programs are delivered in multiple formats including fully online, on-campus (Pasadena, Houston, Phoenix), and hybrid cohorts, with some programs offered in Korean and Spanish languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FULLER Equip: Learning platform for spiritual growth and leadership development
• FULLER Studio
• Fuller Youth Institute

Products and services

• Master of Divinity (MDiv) A flagship 108-unit graduate degree providing comprehensive theological education and formation for church leadership, chaplaincy, and advanced theological study. Available fully online or on-campus at Pasadena and Houston campuses for prospective pastors, chaplains, and ministry leaders.
• MA in Theological Studies (MTS) A flexible 80-unit master's degree preparing students for advanced theological study or thought leadership in various contexts, with optional concentrations, completable fully online.
• MA in Theology and Ministry (MATM) A 50-unit master's program combining practical learning with biblical studies to equip students for church, nonprofit, or other ministry settings with theological and cultural competence.
• MA in Chaplaincy (MAC) A 64-unit specialized degree preparing chaplains to provide spiritual care in military, healthcare, prison, and hospice settings while remaining grounded in Christian faith.
• MA in Global Missional Leadership (MAGML)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $5 million in scholarships provided annually to support student completion
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Young LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYoung Life staff members are eligible for partnership tuition discounts. Contact admissions counselor for more information on eligibility and discount amounts.
• YWAMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYWAM staff members are eligible for partnership tuition discounts. Contact admissions counselor for more information on eligibility and discount amounts.
• InterVarsityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInterVarsity staff members are eligible for partnership tuition discounts. Contact admissions counselor for more information on eligibility and discount amounts.
• Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter 27 years of impactful ministry, IWS will close as an independent institution and transition its core academic mission and assets to Fuller Seminary at the conclusion of the academic year. This represents a program transfer agreement strengthening Fuller's worship and theology offerings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trinity Evangelical Divinity School: Evangelical divinity school in Deerfield, IL offering MDiv, MA, ThM, and PhD programs with strong online delivery. Comparable to Fuller's evangelical identity, graduate theological curriculum, and online program scale.
• Regent University School of Divinity: Evangelical graduate divinity school in Virginia Beach with fully online MDiv, MA, DMin, and PhD programs plus a parallel School of Psychology & Counseling. Directly comparable to Fuller in online scale, evangelical identity, and theology-plus-psychology vertical.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Multi-denominational/evangelical graduate seminary in Dallas offering MDiv, ThM, and PhD programs in theology and ministry. Comparable to Fuller in program breadth, evangelical identity, and graduate theological education focus, with similar fully online and hybrid delivery options.
• Asbury Theological Seminary: Interdenominational evangelical seminary with Kentucky and Florida campuses plus extensive online programs covering MDiv, MA, DMin, and PhD. Comparable to Fuller in evangelical identity, online scale, and graduate theological/missional education emphasis.
• Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary: Multi-denominational evangelical seminary with multiple campuses (Charlotte, Boston, Hamilton) offering MDiv, MA, and doctoral programs. Closely comparable to Fuller's multi-campus, multi-denominational model and program portfolio spanning theology, counseling, and mission.
• Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: Large Baptist-affiliated seminary in Fort Worth offering comprehensive MDiv, M.A., PhD, and DMin programs. Comparable to Fuller in scale and theological program depth, though more denominationally concentrated.
• Western Theological Seminary: Reformed seminary in Holland, MI offering MDiv, M.A., and DMin programs with a Missiology emphasis. Comparable to Fuller's missiological training vertical, theological program depth, and emphasis on intercultural ministry formation.
• Princeton Theological Seminary: Major mainline (PCUSA) seminary offering MDiv, MA, ThM, and PhD programs with global ecumenical reach. Comparable to Fuller in doctoral program depth, theological scholarship output, and global alumni network.
• Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: Flagship Southern Baptist seminary in Louisville offering extensive MDiv, M.A., ThM, DMin, EdD, and PhD programs across theology, ministry, and missiology. Comparable in program breadth and graduate theological scholarship emphasis to Fuller's SMT offerings.
• Biola University (Talbot School of Theology): Evangelical Christian university with Talbot School of Theology and Rosemead School of Psychology offering graduate theology and APA-accredited clinical psychology with faith integration. Directly comparable to Fuller's faith-based theology-plus-psychology positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/fullerseminary
• Facebookfacebook.com/47538492341
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fuller-theological-seminary
• Instagraminstagram.com/fullerseminary

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

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