Community Leadership and Transformation

Taking advantage of the region’s unique geographic and demographic landscape, Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary uses Fresno and the surrounding areas as an “urban laboratory” to train current practitioners and emerging leaders to impact urban centers. Students will develop excellent organizational leadership skills in order to effect sustainable change. Partnering with The Center for Community Transformation (CCT), The Master of Arts in Community Leadership and Transformation (MACLT) is a flagship program for the FPU Biblical Seminary. The CCT seeks to provide a faith-rooted, institutional engine and catalyst for systemic and sustainable transformation of a unique region into communities characterized by abundance and peace. The CCT is head-quartered on the seminary campus.

Highlights

Purposeful community of learners and leaders
Experienced and published faculty
Theologically diverse student body
MFT and ministry students integrated in foundational courses
Options to study in Israel and/or attend the Hispanic Summer Program
Diverse practicum opportunities
Online courses available
Fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Pending Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation.

Career opportunities

A Master of Arts in Community Leadership and Transformation will equip graduates practically, personally and theologically to provide effective leadership in urban areas in North American and global contexts. Graduates will be prepared to lead congregations and faith-based community benefit organizations in today’s complex urban environments.

Program director

Randy White, D.Min.

Associate Professor, Program Director, Community Leadership and Transformation, Executive Director of the Center for Community Transformation

Faculty

Valerie Rempel, Ph.D.

Vice President, Dean of the Seminary, Associate Professor, J.B. Toews Chair of History and Theology

Tim Geddert, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director, New Testament

Mark Baker, Ph.D.

Professor of Mission and Theology

Lynn Jost, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director, Old Testament, Director of the Center for Anabaptist Studies

Brian Ross, D.Min.

Associate Professor, Program Director, Christian Ministry, Master of Divinity & Ministry Leadership and Culture

Admission requirements

Commitment to and desire for Christian ministry and service
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Online application and fee ($90)
Personal profile questions
Three letters of reference
Writing sample

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Course listing

Required Courses (48 Units)

Biblical and Theological Reflection (13.5 Units)

Code	Title	Units
BIB 709	Bible Knowledge Requirement Seminar	0
BIB 725	Understanding, Interpreting and Teaching Scripture Must be taken as a 2 unit course	2 - 3
BIB 720	The Church and God’s Mission in the World	3
MIN 704	Discerning Vocation and Calling	1
MIN 750D	Cross-Cultural Encounter: San Francisco	1.5
THEO 730	Discipleship and Ethics Must be taken as a 3 unit course	2 - 3
BIB 761	Theology for Transformation	3
MIN 765	Spiritual Direction for the Community Developer	0

Community Leadership and Transformation (21.5 Units)

Code	Title	Units
MIN 754	Engaging the City	3
MIN 726	Kingdom Entrepreneurship	3
MIN 756	Ministry Among Marginalized People	3
MIN 716	Advocacy and Public Policy	1.5
MIN 751	Serving and Shaping Diverse Ministry Environments	3
MIN 752	Into the Neighborhood	3
PACS 700	Peacemaking Institute Must be taken as a 2 unit course	2 – 3
THEO 740	Global Christian Theologies	2 - 3

Capstone Learning (6-9 Units)

Code	Title	Units
BIB 790CLT MIN 799	Senior Seminar - Community Leadership or Thesis	3 3-6
MIN 770CLT	Ministry Discernment-Community Leadership	0

Students must choose one option

Code	Title	Units
MIN 795A MIN 795B MIN 795C	Community Leadership Transformation Practicum I and Community Leadership Transformation Practicum II or CLT Practicum: Organizational Leadership	1.5 1.5 1.5

Electives (4-7 Units)

Must include 1.5 units from COUN courses

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Program details

Cost per unit

$485

Number of units

Accreditation

Association of Theological Schools

Locations

Fresno Main Campus

The CLT program combines practical hands on work with a foundation in Christ, giving me a chance to grow and learn more about who I am in order to serve my community more effectively.

Carolyn Flores-Conrad

Community Leadership & Transformation