
Tim Geddert, Ph.D.
Biblical Seminary
Explore Community Leadership and Transformation, M.A.
Take advantage of the Central San Joaquin Valley’s unique geographic and demographic landscape as an urban laboratory, joining current practitioners and emerging leaders to transform urban centers.
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 seeking to train leaders to bring the Biblical concept of shalom to urban areas.
Students will develop organizational leadership skills to effect sustainable change. Courses are led by published faculty with decades of experience in urban leadership. Courses range from entrepreneurship and public policy, to spiritual direction and peacemaking.
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.
Tim Geddert, Ph.D.
Mark Baker, Ph.D.
Lynn Jost, Ph.D.
Brian Ross, D.Min.
Program Director: Randall White
This degree is designed to equip practitioners personally, theologically, and practically in order to provide effective leadership in community transformation strategies. Its aim is to prepare leaders for faith-based Community Benefit Organizations (CBOs) and congregations that will engage their local contexts with gospel-centered solutions, ones that engage the strengths of indigenous leaders and local assets. This program is designed for leaders who recognize the need for theological learning that impacts ministry practice immediately. It will accentuate five key themes that issue naturally from the assets in place within the Fresno regional context. These include: the development of entrepreneurially oriented faith-based CBOs; missional engagement at the neighborhood level; Christian participation in the public and political spheres; ministry among populations such as the working poor, immigrants, refugees, and gang youth; and finally, community building within a complex multicultural context. The degree utilizes opportunities to serve with CBOs in internships, and many of the courses are held off-campus in the city.
Main Campus Fresno, and onsite in various districts and neighborhoods of the city
May be taken as a 2 unit course
Must be taken as a 3 unit course
Students must choose one option:
Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary is rooted in the evangelical, Anabaptist tradition, and like you, we are passionate about making a tangible difference in the Central Valley and around the world. You’ll learn this through spirited inquiry, thoughtful reflection and hands-on experience. If you want a place to explore and pursue your calling in a practical way – join us!
*Under special circumstances these requirements may be waived.
Undergraduate alumni (traditional and degree completion) pursuing a graduate program at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary may have courses waived towards their seminary program. Students must complete the qualifying undergraduate course with a grade of B or higher to receive seminary course credit. Once students have been admitted to a seminary program, they must complete the Advanced Standing form in Sunbird Central to officially request advanced standing at the seminary.
In some circumstances, we are willing to waive the GPA requirement if the student demonstrates high maturity and/or life experience that demonstrates they can perform well in the program. We take into account their ministry experience for BIB/MIN programs, their GRE score, volunteer counseling hours experience and psych pre-requisites for the MFT degree. We encourage people with a low GPA to still apply so we can look over their materials.
Students will be considered for admission to Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary into the M.Div., M.A.CM, M.A. CLT, or M.A. MLC degrees or one of our certificate programs without the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree if they have:
In compliance with the Association of Theological Schools such students may only pursue the degree or program to which they have applied.
The Bible Knowledge Requirement (BKR) is a one-day, no credit class with an examination at the end of the day. The BKR is required to be met during the first month of your first term.
Students may enroll in up to 6 units of courses for credit/audit at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary without being admitted into a degree or certificate program. This is considered a non-matriculated status.
The below listed prices reflect the current and upcoming Fall and Spring semesters and do not include any financial aid. Paying for college can be an overwhelming step in education your journey. We can help you find all the possible opportunities to reduce your out of pocket costs.
Tuition per Unit | Amount |
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Theology / Bib / Religion | $495 |
MFT / Counseling | $550 |
Other Costs | Amount |
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Student Body Fee | $115 |
Seminary Technology | $50 |
Tuition per Unit | Amount |
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Theology / Bib / Religion | $515 |
MFT / Counseling | $570 |
Other Costs | Amount |
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Student Body Fee | $115 |
Seminary Technology | $50 |
* This is an estimate. Costs subject to change. Cost of attendance figures are used for budgeting purposes only and represent an estimate of projected tuition and fees for the coming academic year. Actual tuition rates are approved by the Board of Trustees and may vary.
Financial aid can refer to scholarships, grants and loans, which are available to you from the government, the university or outside sources. Aid types vary depending on the type of student you are.
Graduates will be prepared to lead congregations and faith-based community benefit organizations in complex urban environments in North America and around the globe.
The staff in our Career Development and Experiential Learning Center are here to help you prepare to enter the working world. Whether your a freshman or an FPU alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you’re looking for.