What鈥檚 possible when you pursue God鈥檚 calling on your life? Ministry.
Christian ministry is living out the Gospel. At Fresno Pacific, you鈥檒l gain both biblical knowledge and practical skills for ministry 鈥 whether that鈥檚 in a church, parachurch or nonprofit organization
Dive deep into scripture, learn to resolve conflict in pursuit of Shalom, and develop practices for personal spiritual formation.
Faculty with expertise in theology and a broad range of ministry experience will challenge you to think biblically about Jesus and His Kingdom. You鈥檒l gain both practical and theoretical knowledge through classroom work, research, and an integrated internship with a community church or parachurch agency.
Through biblical study, you鈥檒l be equipped to pursue your vocation in ministry.
Program Highlights
Engage diverse classmates from a variety of life stages and cultural backgrounds
Study under experienced faculty and who assign relevant coursework
Gain hands-on experience with an integrated internship
Receive help in identifying your calling from faculty mentors
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership is designed for both traditional undergraduate and adult accelerated or degree completion program students currently in or preparing for Christian ministry. In this program students will be challenged to think biblically about Jesus and his Kingdom in relation to the larger world, cultivate personal spiritual formation, enhance competencies in ministry skills, and engage real-life ministry contexts.
The major consists of three learning components: course work, spiritual formations, and applied learning in an internship. The course work component consists of classroom experiences designed to address the unique and ongoing challenge of Christian ministry. Classes generally meet one night a week. In addition, there are a few courses that will be online and most courses will have an online component, so some computer literacy is important. The spiritual formation component consists of courses designed to run throughout the semester, concurrent with other courses, with a retreat component at the conclusion of the semester. An internship component is integrated into the program and provides students with hands-on experience and integrated reflection. The internship also usually culminates with a retreat component at the end of each semester.
The Christian Ministry and Leadership program exists to equip students with knowledge, skills, and personal development so that they can love what God loves through a life of vocational ministry. Love what God loves by equipping yourself to join God's mission through a life of vocational ministry.
Admissions Requirements
See the Admission Policies and Requirements section of the catalog for further information on admission requirements to the university.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of biblical theology including foundational principles of biblical interpretation and a relevant, contemporary theology of the church.
Perform skills in Christian leadership, practical programming, communication (written and oral), pastoral ministries and the practice of hospitality as a Christian imperative.
Interpret issues of personal nature, calling, and formation.
Develop proficiency and explore calling through an internship experience ministry such as youth, worship, or children's ministry.
Credit-Bearing Grades
Students must earn a C- or higher to receive credit for their Christian Ministry and Leadership courses. Exceptions: Students may receive credit for any other general education or elective course, with a D -.
Program Length/Semester Starts
This is a scheduled, 24-month cohort program. New students may be added to a cohort at the beginning of each semester (January and August).
Locations Offered
Fresno Main Campus
Degree Pathways
Christian Ministry and Leadership, B.A. Four Year Pathway
Christian Ministry and Leadership, B.A. Three Year Pathway
Christian Ministry and Leadership, B.A. ADT Pathway
Required Courses (47 units)
The following units must be earned at 性视界:
BIB 428 - Biblical Theology Credits 3
BLIT/BIB Course Credits 3 *
* excludes BIB 100/300/314
MGT 362 - Nonprofit Management Credits 3 **
**ACCT 301 may be be considered as a substitute in consultation with the program director.
MIN 310 - Perspectives on Mission and Ministry Credits 2
MIN 330 - Disability Ministry Concepts Credits 3
MIN 360 - The Church in an Urban World Credits 2
MIN 376 - Current Practices in Evangelism and Discipleship Credits 2
MIN 378 - Worship Ministries Concepts Credits 2
MIN 392 - Biblical Interpretation and Teaching Credits 2
MIN 397 - Spiritual Formation: Perils, Pitfalls and Potential of Ministry Credits 2
MIN 398 - Spiritual Formation: Cultivating a Prayerful Heart Credits 2
MIN 399 - Spiritual Formation: Taking Care of the Inner Life Credits 2
MIN 450 - Leadership in Ministry Credits 2
MIN 470 - Pastoral Ministries Credits 2
REL 455 - Christians and Religious Neighbors Credits 3
THEO 300 - Introduction to Theology and Ethics Credits 3
THEO 465 - Theological Ethics of Conflict and Peacemaking Credits 3 ***
*** COM 420 may be considered as a substitute for THEO 465 in consultation with the program director.
Christian Ministry & Leadership Internship Series (6 units total)
CML Internship (MIN 482 & MIN 483 series) may be completed by either 3 semesters of 2 units (preferred for adult accelerated students) or 2 summers at 3 units with the program director's approval. Students take MIN 482 in the semesters leading to their final semester and MIN 483 in their final semester.
MIN 482 - Christian Ministry and Leadership Internship - Integration Credits 2-3
MIN 483 - Christian Ministry and Leadership Internship - Summative Credits 2-3
Electives
Elective units as needed to meet the Bachelor of Arts minimums. This requirement may be met through allowable college coursework, Advanced Placement exams, College Level Examination Program, International Baccalaureate exams, and Military or ACE credit.
Lower Division Major Requirements
For more information on General Education requirements, please see:聽General Education 聽聽
All students in the major are required to take the necessary general education courses in addition to those outlined in the major. Students in the Christian Ministry and Leadership program (both traditional and adult accelerated or degree completion) are required to complete BIB-100/300/314 and a BLIT course.
Students who have not completed the foreign language requirement are encouraged to take either the Biblical Hebrew or Classic Greek to complete this GE requirement.
Bridge to Ministry Pathway
First-time freshman, including those with transfer units, should consider the Bridge to Ministry聽Accelerated Pastoral Degree Pathway as a way to earn your bachelor's and master's in five years total (three years for the BA and two years for the MA). This includes $1,500聽in scholarship money for qualifiying students. For more information on the Bridge to Ministry pathway, click here . Students may apply here.
Advanced Standing at 性视界 Biblical Seminary
Students who graduate from the CML program and meet all appropriate academic standards, may be eligible to receive Advanced Standing to the 性视界 Biblical Seminary master's programs in ministry and divinity, or have courses waived for other programs.聽 Students must pass the following undergraduate classes with a B or better to be eligible for Advanced Standing with admission to the 性视界 Biblical Seminary:
BIB 100/300
MIN 397
BLIT 301-499
MIN 398
MIN 360
MIN 399
MIN 378
MIN 470
MIN 392
REL 455 聽 聽聽聽
Please see Advanced Standing policy and application process or contact Seminary Admission for more information.
Three-year Degree Option
This academic program is available as a 3-year bachelor's degree or as a standard 4-year bachelor鈥檚 degree. View more information about the 3-year option.
Sample Curriculum Map
Below is a sample curriculum map for this program. This map serves as an example of how courses are set up to ensure completion of the degree in 3 years. The course listing is based on a sample year and follows a fall, spring and summer academic year. Some courses are only offered on odd or even years. An advisor will work with you to create a curriculum map that is unique to you.
Year 1
Fall
Code
Title
Units
BIB-100
Jesus and the Christian Community
3
COM-110
Written Communication
3
CP-152
First-Year Seminar
0
HIST-120
Ancient Civilization
4
Humanities GE 1
3
Social Science GE 1
3
Total units: 16
Spring
Code
Title
Units
HIST-130
Medieval and Early Modern Civilization
4
COM-120
Oral Communication
3
CP-152
First-Year Seminar
1
Humanities GE 2
3
Science
3
Social Science
3
Total units: 17
Summer
Code
Title
Units
KIN-120
Concepts of Wellness
3
Total units: 3
Year 2
Fall
Code
Title
Units
HIST-140
Modern Civilization
4
MIN-310
Perspectives in Mission and Ministry
2
MIN-430
Church in an Urban World
2
MIN-450
Leadership for Ministry
2
THEO-300
Theology and Ethics
3
Science
Lab 4
Physical Education
1
Total units: 18
Spring
Code
Title
Units
MIN-376
Current Practices in Evang/Disc
2
MIN-397
Spiritual Formation 1
2
MIN-470
Pastoral Ministries
2
REL-455
Christians and Religious Neighbors
3
Electives
9
Total units: 18
Summer
Code
Title
Units
BLIT
Biblical Literature Elective
3
MIN-483
Christian Ministry and Leadership - Internship
3
Total units: 6
Year 3
Fall
Code
Title
Units
MIN-398
Spiritual Formation 2
2
COM-420
Conflict Management and Resolution
3
MIN-330
Disability Ministry Concepts
3
MATH-120
Principles of Math
3
Electives
6
Total units: 17
Spring
Code
Title
Units
MIN-399
Spiritual Formation 3
2
BIB-428
Biblical Theology
3
MIN-378
Worship Ministry Concepts
2
MIN-392
Biblical Interpretation and Teaching
2
Electives
9
Total units: 18
Summer
Code
Title
Units
ACCT-301
Accounting for Managers
3
MIN-483
Christian Ministry and Leadership - Internship
3
Total units: 6
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Whether you're a high school student, transfer student or parent, you'll find all the resources you need including application steps, tuition & financial aid, transfer and orientation information.
First Steps to Admission
Submit an application for admission (online or printable mail-in) * Admission applications are free, no discount codes required.
Send official copies of your transcripts to 性视界.
Complete the FAFSA. It can be completed starting October 1st. (FAFSA Code: 001253)
Recommended High School Courses for Admission
4 years of college preparatory English
3 years of college preparatory mathematics
2 years of social studies
1 year of laboratory science
1 year of performing art
3 years of the same foreign language with a C- or better
Things to Keep in Mind
性视界鈥檚 accepted students have average GPAs of 3.2-3.6. Please speak with an admission counselor to discuss your eligibility.
All application materials should be submitted online or mailed to:
Office of 性视界 Admission
性视界
1717 S. Chestnut Ave. #2005
Fresno, CA 93702 ugadmis@fresno.edu
For those students who have applied to 性视界鈥檚 traditional undergraduate program within the past 2 years and did not attend. Students who applied more than 2 years ago will need to resubmit a full application for admission:
Submit any missing documents or updated transcripts
Steps for Re-admission
Former 性视界 students who have not been enrolled in and/or have not submitted a leave of absence form for the previous semester are required to re-apply for admission to 性视界:
Submit official transcripts from other educational institutions attended during absence from 性视界
Steps for Non-matriculated Admission
Students interested in taking classes, usually for personal or professional development, or to transfer to another institution, and is not interested in a degree from 性视界. Non-degree students are not eligible for federal, state or institutional aid. Other requirements, class limits and pre-requisites may apply. See the academic catalog for more information:
Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent
Some classes may require a pre-requisite course. If required, a college transcript will need to be provided
Personal essays are not required
Auditing a class
Students wishing to audit a class at 性视界 may apply for audit status. Audit classes are not eligible for financial aid and students will not receive course credit.
Earning a degree in four years allows you to get a head start on achieving your goals of entering the work force or starting graduate school. 性视界 guarantees graduation within four years in the traditional undergraduate areas of study. We commit to providing the courses, advising, instruction and preparation. If you fulfill your responsibilities and are unable to graduate in four years, you will receive the needed courses the following semester at no cost in tuition or fees.
Incoming requirements
This guarantee is limited to basic graduation requirements of 120 minimum units including general education, upper-level and elective courses sufficient for a single major with no minor.
Where options between courses are available, students are not guaranteed their first choice.
This guarantee does not apply to 鈥渇ifth-year鈥 programs (teacher education credential requirements) or minimum units beyond graduation requirements (CPA qualifications, etc.) beyond the basic four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree.
The guarantee does not apply to transfer students or to 性视界's degree completion programs.
Students not able to register for the courses needed within four years must complete the free course(s) within two terms of the end of four years (e.g. a summer and fall for those completing four years in the spring; or spring and summer for those completing four years in the fall).
The four-year period may be extended for students required to leave the university for up to one year (see the Leave of Absence section) for medical, military or personal reasons.
Student responsibilities
To qualify for the guarantee students must:
Meet with your mentor during the fall semester of the freshman year.
Finalize a major and begin prerequisite or lower-division major courses by the second semester of the freshman year and keep that major until graduation.
Complete at least 32 units per year (average 16 per semester) with passing grades in each course.
Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA and remain in good standing behaviorally with the university.
Meet with the mentor each semester for advising before registration opens and take the courses approved by the adviser/mentor that complete general-education and major requirements, in the appropriate sequence and as they become available.
Register within the first week of registration every semester to gain a spot in the classes needed.
Notify mentor if unable to register for an approved course so that an alternative plan can be made.
Apply for financial aid and submit required documents by appropriate deadlines.
Keep student account up-to-date. (Accounts not up-to-date may be placed on hold, preventing registration for courses.)
Complete required courses successfully (see Academic Policies section for minimum acceptable grades) without dropping required or approved courses during a semester.
Apartment - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)
$3,902
$3,902
Apartment - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost)
$5,026
$5,026
Willow Gardens & Jost Hall Apartments: 3 Person
Fall
Spring
Apartments - Room only
$3,306
$3,306
Apartments - 70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)
$3,958
$3,958
Apartments - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)
$4,514
$4,514
Apartments - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost)
$5,639
$5,639
Stand-Alone Meal Plans
Fall
Spring
70 Block
$651
$651
140 Block
$1,208
$1,208
Full Access Meal Plan
$2,332
$2,332
* Residents living in the Houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.
Notes about housing
For housing placement purposes only, class standing for the fall semester will carry throughout the entire year (both fall and spring semesters).
Residents living in the houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.
Meal plan contract dates will follow the traditional semester.
If you have questions that pertain specifically to housing or what housing you qualify for, please contact Residence Life at (559) 453-5696. Or visit our website at studentlife.fresno.edu/living-campus.
Financial Aid
Freshman Scholarships
Based on a student鈥檚 academic GPA. Academic GPA鈥檚 are calculated by 性视界 on a weighted, 4.0 scaled and based on core academic classes in grades 10-12. Renewable if a minimum GPA is maintained.
Name
GPA
Amount
Paragon
Full Tuition
President's
4.00 GPA and above
$18,000
Dean's
3.75-3.99 GPA
$15,000
Heritage
3.50-3.75 GPA
$14,000
Faculty
3.25-3.49 GPA
$12,000
Founder's
Below a 3.0 GPA
$8,000
Transfer Scholarships
To be considered for a Transfer Academic Scholarship, you must have 12 or more transferable, post-high school units. GPA鈥檚 are based on transferable units and calculated by 性视界.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
$1,000
Federal Loans and Work-Study
Name
Amount
Federal Direct
$3,500 to $7,500
PLUS Loan
Up to remaining cost
Work-study
Contingent on employment
Private Scholarships
Alumni, parents, friends, businesses and foundations have generously provided a special set of scholarships available to students attending Fresno Pacific.
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Mathematics
The grants, the academic awards, the transfer scholarship 鈥 all of it makes it so much more affordable to attend 性视界. I know that school isn鈥檛 cheap for anyone, but 性视界 helped me realize that I could actually come to this school because they were going to help me so much financially.
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You'll be prepared for a range of employment opportunities in either church or parachurch organizations. Our graduates have gone on to work locally as pastors and with organizations like Youth for Christ and Young Life, and abroad as missionaries and ministers. This major will also prepare you for seminary or graduate study.
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 性视界 alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you鈥檙e looking for.