Curriculum Planning

At San Francisco Theological Seminary, the faculty and their disciplines are organized into three curricular areas:

Area I	Biblical Studies
Area II	Church History, Theology & Ethics
Area III	Social & Behavioral Studies, Worship & Proclamation, Mission & Evangelism, Spirituality, and Ministry

Core courses and area required courses are offered regularly in both Northern and Southern California. Those desiring to register for courses should consult the "Courses & Schedules" area on the Northern or Southern California section of this website.

For those attending seminary in Northern California, the Graduate Theological Union schools collectively offer over 750 courses each year, at the introductory master's, intermediate master's, advanced master's, and doctoral level. Detailed course descriptions offered in any given year are published in the Course Announcement of the Graduate Theological Union and are also available online at the GTU website.

For an overview of the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Theological Studies programs on both campuses, check the links below:

• M.Div. 3-Year Plan
• M.Div. 4-Year Plan
• Master of Divinity Progress Checklist
• Master of Arts in Theological Studies Progress Checklist
• Academic Calendar

• 2-Year Academic Planning Calendar
• Academic Calendar