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 1 | 2 |
| BIB-720 | The Church and God's Mission in the World | 3 |
| MIN-705 | Mentoring/Connecting | 1 |
| MIN-750A | Cross-Cultural Encounter: Los Angeles | 1.5 |
| or MIN-750D | Cross-Cultural Encounter: San Francisco | 1.5 |
| THEO-730 | Discipleship and Ethics | 3 |
| BIB-761 | Theology of 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 Of and Among Marginalized Peoples | 3 |
| MIN-716 | Advocacy and Public Policy | 1.5 |
| MIN-751 | Leading Multicultural Communities | 3 |
| MIN-752 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Seminar | 3 | |
| or MIN-799 | Thesis | 6 |
| Ministry Discernment | 0 | |
| MIN-793A | Supervised Ministry | 1.5 |
| or MIN-794A | Urban Mission Practicum 1: Community Leadership and Transformation | 1.5 |
| MIN-793B | Supervised Ministry | 1.5 |
| or MIN-794B | Urban Practicum II: Organizational Development | 1.5 |
Electives
Must include 1.5 units from COUN courses
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FPU leads the way with innovative approaches to holistic change in our communities. As a part of Youth for Christ, I have personally experienced how the Center's approach can improve a ministry and its programs.
Ed Kaczmarek
- Youth for Christ