With its main campus near downtown Los Angeles, Harvest Bible University is a fully-accredited, interdenominational, multi-ethnic school offering a wide range of degrees in Biblical studies, from a one-year certificate to an 8-year Doctor of Ministry degree. Classes are held in modern urban church facilities, keeping costs affordable. According to the school website, this college is three schools in one: a School of the Bible (undergrad), a School of Theology (seminary) and a second post-grad option, a School of World Mission.
Harvest Bible University
1345 So. Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
213-384-8747
harvestbibleuniversity.edu
Located in the south part of the city, this small non-denominational school focuses on Bible teaching and preparing Christians for service. It offers two certificate programs and a diploma for full completion. Day and evening classes are available. This school makes no mention of accreditation, and is more suited for personal study and lay ministry than traditional ordination.
Los Angeles Bible Training School
2008 East 87th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90002
323-588-3711
labts.org
Located southeast of Los Angeles near the Orange County line, the fully-accredited Christian Biola University is home to the Talbot School of Theology, an evangelical seminary offering ten different degrees ranging from certificates to doctorates. The seminary holds accreditation from two major commissions, and is a member of the Association of Theological Schools, according to the seminary website.
Biola University: Talbot School of Theology
13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada CA 90639
562-903-6000
biola.edu
Located northeast of Los Angeles in Pasadena, Fuller is one of the nation's more reputable accredited seminaries, offering numerous certificate, Masters and Doctoral programs in their schools of theology, philosophy and intercultural studies. They are evangelically founded, yet encourage reasoned discussion and emphasize that students do not have to embrace their statement of faith in order to attend. Course studies are also available in Spanish, Korean and online.
Fuller Theological Seminary
135 N. Oakland Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91182
626-584-5200
fuller.edu