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Master of Divinity, Concentration in Community Transformation and Chaplaincy

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While congregational ministry is central to the PBA M.Div., many churches cannot support a full-time pastor. This concentration in Community Transformation and Chaplaincy helps students pursue careers that can financially support their pastoral calling. Graduates often go on to serve in chaplaincy roles or community-based nonprofit work.

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Why a Community Transformation and Chaplaincy concentration?

The Master of Divinity, Concentration in Community Transformation and Chaplaincy will provide you with advanced theological education and hands-on chaplaincy training. With field experiences in hospitals, hospice care, and community-based nonprofits, the program prepares you to serve with wisdom, compassion and purpose. If you’re seeking deeper understanding of faith and spirituality and feel called to make a meaningful impact, this formational journey is for you.

 

Curriculum overview

Our unique curriculum centers on three key areas to equip you for transformation in your congregations and communities: Trauma and Spirituality, Transformational Leadership, and Clinical Pastoral Education.

  • Trauma and Spirituality explores the impact trauma has on individuals and communities, recognizing the importance of trauma-informed ministry for pastors, chaplains and community leaders.
  • Transformational Leadership prepares you to lead ministries and organizations thoughtfully and responsibly.
  • Clinical Pastoral Education offers professional, hands-on training that helps you integrate these principles into real-world ministry.

All students studying for the MDiv, Community Transformation and Chaplaincy Concentration (75 credit hours) will complete an integrated core (36 credit hours), specialized ministry competencies and/or biblical languages (9 credit hours), and Community Transformation and Chaplaincy concentration courses (30 credit hours).

In addition to its comprehensive curriculum, the MDiv-CTC program offers a range of distinctive features designed to support student success and deepen formation.

  • Cohort community: We learn best in a thriving community; students benefit from a cohort model, with daytime classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays or evening synchronous online classes. All CTC-specific courses are offered in a remote, synchronous format.
  • Efficient learning: Master-level education should build upon a solid foundation. The curriculum features advanced courses while avoiding the repetition of undergraduate introductory courses.
  • Integrated thinking: Real-life ministry requires integrated thinking, students study the Bible, Theology, and Practical Theology in paired courses across disciplines.
  • Leadership development: Practitioners need intentional practice. Students develop their pastoral skills in ACPE accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programs receiving at least 2 units (800 hours) of practical pastoral education and experience in clinical contexts.

A student with a bachelor’s degree in a field that is not related to ministry, biblical or theological studies will complete a foundational curriculum as part of his or her MDiv-CTC program.  The Foundations Path is a 12-credit hour (4 course) curriculum intended to provide a graduate-level introduction to biblical, historical, and theological studies, as well as the essential academic skills necessary for successful formation.

The MDiv Concentration in Community Transformation and Chaplaincy is designed to be completed within 3 years.

 

  • Non-Profit Leadership in Community Transformation
  • Chaplaincy
  • Hospital
  • Hospice
  • Military
  • Prison
  • Community Organizing
  • Para-Church Ministries
  • Congregational Leadership

 

CTC Scholarships cover up to 50% of tuition for CTC-specific courses. Various PBA Graduate School of Ministry Scholarships are also available.

To help address the gap from loss of income-earning opportunities involved with fulfilling the CPE requirements, students may apply for living expense stipends. Stipends may be awarded for each unit of CPE, up to $7500.

Outside scholarships & grants are available for theological education. CTC will connect you with the PBA Financial Aid Office for additional options and payment plans.

Learn more about application requirements in the course catalog

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