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Denominational Affiliation American Baptist Churches USA and

Progressive National Baptist Convention. ABSW actively recruits stu- dents from other Christian traditions.

Accreditation Association of Theological Schools

Degrees Offered Master of Divinity, Masters in Community Leader-

ship, Master of Arts (through the GTU), Doctor of Ministry

Mission ABSW prepares men and women for leadership in the

church of the 21st century who are: compe tent to minister in a mul- ticultural and multiracial world; rooted in an evangelical heritage and tradition; equipped for ecumenical partnership in ministry; biblically and theologically literate; skilled in the practice of ministry for person- al, ecclesial and social transformation; and committed to the justice demands of the Gospel.

Academic Programs and Resources The Master of Divinity is a

professional degree designed for per sons who have completed an accredited BA or BS degree, to prepare men and women for church ministry, chaplaincy, or other specialized ministries. The program meets American Baptist ordination requirements and is recognized by numerous other Protesrant denominations. The ABSW MDiv is a 3 year degree (78 units) intended to fit the schedule of the working adult. Students may enroll year round in evening, daytime, week end, and intensive courses on a full- or part-time basis. Courses may be taken at ABSW, the Graduate Theological Union, or UC Berkeley. Throughout the MDiv curriculum, especially in the contextual work, students are prepared to minister within the plurality of cultures that increasingly comprise modern society. The program supports con- centrations in: African-American Ministry, Asian American Ministry, Women’s Studies in Religion, Preaching/worship, Pastoral Care and Counseling, Social Ministries, or General Studies. Students may take up to 50% of their course work in Korean.

The Masters in Community Leadership (MCL) is a professional degree designed for persons who have completed an accredited undergradu- ate BA or BS, to help prepare men and women for church and com- munity service in ordained and non-ordained capacities. There are three concentrations: Worship: theological educa tion with a focus on worship; of interest to church musicians, ministers of music, pastors of small churches, and lay worship leaders. Social Ministries: basic skills needed in creating and maintaining a non-profit organization that seeks to minister to particular social concerns. Core electives include: How to Create and Sustain Your Own Non-profit; How to

formational Leadership. The program requirements consist of 24 units of course work (8-3 unit courses) plus a thesis. The program offers two cohort options: one in English and one in Korean. The DMin typically requires no less than three years or more than six years for completion.

Facilities The ABSW campus is located on the south

side of the University of California, Berkeley. The cam pus is within walking disrance from the GTU Library, and administrative offices. Hobart Hall, built in 1921 by Berkeley architect Julia Morgan houses faculty and administrative offices, classrooms, and a student computer lab. There are two apartment buildings for student housing adjacent to the cam- pus.

For further information contact Admissions Office:

American Baptist Seminary of the West 2606 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 Telephone: 510/841-1905 x229

Fax: 510/841-2446

Email: [email protected] Create and Sustain Social Ministries (Community

Organizing); How to Nurture Morality in Social Life; How to Lead Almost Anything. Spirituality and the Workplace: a breadth of theological training for the working professional to prepare them to work holisti- cally with clients or supplement their work as active lay leaders in local congregations. At least two years of full-time course enrollment (48 semester units) is required to complete the degree. Students may enroll on a part-time basis.

The Doctor of Ministry is a three year interdisciplinary advanced degree designed to enhance the practice of min istry in urban multi-cultural settings for persons who hold the MDiv degree or an equivalent, have 3 years or more of ministry experience, and are cur- rently involved in ministry.

ABSW’s DMin program, utilizing the rich resources of the San Francisco Bay area, trains pastors and ministers, men and women, for leadership in church and community ministries of the 21st century who are: Rooted in Prophetic Preaching, Committed to and skilled in Urban Ministry, Equipped for Trans-

The Certificate of Anglican Studies is a one-year residential graduate certificate program. The Certifi- cate of Anglican Studies Low Residence option is a 13- to 24-month graduate program that combines one 2-week intensive program per year with online courses in the fall and spring semesters.

In collaboration with Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, CDSP offers Theological Education for Emerging Ministries, a combination low residence and intensive contextual learning program that sup- ports the total ministry concept in rural and urban settings. It does not provide a graduate certificate or degree.

Faculty Resources CDSP’s full-time faculty share

their research and understanding with both the scholarly world and the Church. In addition to writ- ing books, articles, and book reviews, they lead numerous church conferences and serve on national, provincial, and diocesan commissions or committees.

Facilities CDSP’s campus is at the center of five of

the Graduate Theological Union’s many seminaries and centers of study. The GTU Library is across the street. The University of California at Berkeley with its vast library resources and bookstore is two blocks away.

Information and Admissions Brochures and

admission applications will be sent upon request. Visitors to the campus are welcome. For admis- sion information, or to arrange a visit to the campus, please contact:

Director of Admissions

Church Divinity School of the Pacific

2451 Ridge Road, Berkeley, CA 94709-1217 Telephone: 510/204-0715

Email: [email protected] Website: www.cdsp.edu

CHURCH DIVINITY SCHOOL OF THE PACIFIC