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.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Admission form and fee ($90)
- Personal profile statement
- Three letters of references
- Writing sample
Course listing
Required Courses (48 Units)
Biblical And Theological Reflection
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIB 725 | Biblical Interpretation I * | 2 |
| BIB 720 | The Church and God's Mission in the World | 3 |
| MIN 705 | Mentoring/Connecting | 1 |
| MIN 750A or MIN 750D | Cross-Cultural Encounter: Los Angeles or Cross-Cultural Encounter: San Francisco | 1.5 |
| THEO 730 | Discipleship and Ethics * | 3 |
| BIB 761 | Theology for Transformation | 3 |
| Spiritual Direction | 0 |
Community Leadership and Transformation
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MIN 754 | Urban Ministry: 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 | Leading Multicultural Communities | 3 |
| MIN 752 | Urban Ministry: Into the Neighborhood | 3 |
| PACS 700 | Basic Institute in Conflict Management And Mediation * | 2 |
| THEO 740 | Global Christian Theologies | 3 |
Capstone Learning
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIB 709 | Bible Knowledge Requirement Seminar | 0 |
| MIN 799 | Thesis * | 6 |
| Ministry Discernment | 0 |
Students must choose one option
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MIN 794A | Urban Mission Practicum I or Two semesters of placement with a CBC | 1.5 |
| MIN 794A and MIN 794B | Community Leadership and Transformation Practicum and Organizational Leadership | 1.5 and 1.5 |
| Directed Study |
Electives
Must include 1.5 units from COUN courses
* Course must be taken as number of units listed here
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Program details
Community Leadership and Transformation
Cost per unit
$450
Number of units
48
Accreditation
Association of Theological Schools
Locations
We trust FPU's MA in Community Leadership & Transformation to provide solid candidates for hire by many community-based organizations; helping us all obtain leaders and managers with the skills, competence, and missional values and attitudes needed to actually achieve transformational results.
Keith Bergthold
- Fresno Metro Ministries