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

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)

* May be taken as a 2 unit course

** Must be taken as a 3 unit course

Community Leadership and Transformation (21.5 Units)

* May be taken as a 2 unit course

Capstone Learning (6-9 Units)

Students must choose one option

Electives (4-7)

Must include 1.5 units from COUN courses