Why Study Community Transformation and Chaplaincy Online?
The Master of Arts 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. Previous graduate theological education required.
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.
The MACTC degree provides courses in four primary categories:
- Trauma and Spirituality
- Transformational Leadership
- Culture and Context
- Clinical Pastoral Education
MACTC students are encouraged to spend their first year completing all non-CPE courses plus one unit of CPE and spend their second year completing the final three units of CPE in a residency program or otherwise. After completing the course work along with four units of Clinical Pastoral Education, students will be eligible to pursue board certification through ACPE.
Remote-Synchronous model: In order to offer classes and experiences to students throughout South Florida and beyond, all CTC-specific courses are offered in a remote, synchronous format.
The MACTC is designed as a two-year program (6-9 credit hours per semester) but can be completed in 1.5 years (9 credit hours per semester, including Summer) depending on course availability and CPE site placements. Since courses follow a rotation, students should work closely with their academic advisor to create a personalized schedule.
- Non-Profit Leadership in Community Transformation
- Chaplaincy
- Hospital
- Hospice
- Military
- Prison
- Community Organizing
- Para-Church Ministries
- Congregational Leadership
Learn more about application requirements in the course catalog.
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 your classes and requirements in the course catalog.
