Global Missions will prepare you for ministry and work in church ministry and/or evangelism with focus on holistic views of mission and ministry, including development, evangelism and discipleship.
Program Highlights
Learn about and explore the diverse cultures of the local Central Valley area
Develop skills and knowledge for community development and cross-cultural ministry
Learn from disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, biblical studies, religious studies and theology
The global missions minor equips students with skills for effective cross-cultural witness and introduces them to some of the important historical, theological, cultural, and strategic realities of global mission.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Disciplinary Integration: Students will be able to synthesize interdisciplinary concepts into holistic views of cross-cultural mission.
Cultural Analysis: Students will be able to analyze diverse cultures and religious traditions.
Personal Formation: Students will be able to articulate the ways in which they have developed a critical understanding of their socio-cultural location and identity, spiritual formation, and/or personal identity.
Skill Development: Students will be able to demonstrate the professional skills necessary to facilitate cross-cultural engagement.
Locations Offered
Main Campus 51
Required Courses (20-21 units)
MIN 310 - Perspectives on Mission and Ministry Credits 2
MIN 376 - Current Practices in Evangelism and Discipleship Credits 2
REL 455 - Christians and Religious Neighbors Credits 3
THEO 445 - Issues and Theologies of Mission Credits 3
Select one of the following:
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
Select one of the following:
GEOG 220 - Cultural Geography Credits 3
SOC 205 - Culture and Society Credits 3
Select two of the following:
ACCT 301 - Accounting for Management Credits 3
COM 400 - Intercultural Communication Credits 3
MIN 360 - The Church in an Urban World Credits 2
MGT 362 - Nonprofit Management Credits 3
REL 452 - World Christianity Credits 3
REL 460 - Religions of the World Credits 3
THEO 465 - Theological Ethics of Conflict and Peacemaking Credits 3
THEO 470 - Justice, Poverty and Development Credits 3
Possibilities Await
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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 FPU.
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
51’s 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 Undergraduate Admission
51
1717 S. Chestnut Ave. #2005
51, CA 93702 ugadmis@fresno.edu
For those students who have applied to FPU’s 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 FPU 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 FPU:
Submit official transcripts from other educational institutions attended during absence from FPU
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 FPU. 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 FPU 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. FPU 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 “fifth-year” programs (teacher education credential requirements) or minimum units beyond graduation requirements (CPA qualifications, etc.) beyond the basic four-year bachelor’s degree.
The guarantee does not apply to transfer students or to FPU'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.
Two-Year Transfer Guarantee for ADT Pathways
FPU guarantees a student with an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) from the California Community College system, can complete their degree in just two years. If a student meets the qualification requirements, fulfills the responsibilities under the program, and are unable to complete their major in a 2-year period, FPU will assume all additional tuition costs needed to complete their undergraduate degree at FPU.
Incoming requirements
60 transferable units [grades of C- or better] from the California Community College system with a completed ADT (Associate Degree for Transfer)
Selected an ADT matched (similar) pathway from FPU’s undergraduate degree programs
Have completed the necessary pre-requisites in the discipline specific to intended major
Have at least a 2.4 transfer GPA
Student responsibilities
To qualify for the guarantee students must:
Enroll in an average of 15- 18 units per semester; not including repeated courses.
Remain in good academic standing by maintaining an institutional grade point average of 2.0 or higher
Enroll in the required number of consecutive semesters: 3-4 semesters depending on number of units transferred in
Make up units for any failed or withdrawn courses during the guarantee period, which may require you to take more than 15-18 units per semester
For TUG you may have to enroll in a summer semester.
Fulfill all graduation requirements, including core curriculum, major requirements, and upper division course work requirements.
Two Year Guarantee: complete enough upper division courses to have at least 40 upper division units by the end of the 4-semester time frame.
Take all required courses during the semester recommended by your Academic Advisor.
Register for all upcoming courses during the registration period.
Any courses from a Community College with “D+” or lower are non-transferable and require additional courses and semesters to graduate.
This guarantee may not apply to students starting in a spring or summer semester start (TUG only).
This guarantee is limited to basic graduation requirements: 120 minimum units including general education, upper-level and elective courses sufficient for a single major.
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’s academic GPA. Academic GPA’s are calculated by FPU 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’s are based on transferable units and calculated by FPU.
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
Workstudy
Contingent on employment
Private Scholarships
Alumni, parents, friends, businesses and foundations have generously provided a special set of scholarships available to students attending 51 Pacific.
Alexandra Green
Mathematics
The grants, the academic awards, the transfer scholarship – all of it makes it so much more affordable to attend FPU. I know that school isn’t cheap for anyone, but FPU helped me realize that I could actually come to this school because they were going to help me so much financially.
Net Price Calculator
Now that you’ve seen the financial aid opportunities available to FPU students, we can estimate what your true cost may be to attend 51 Pacific. Please keep in mind that this is just a computer generated, general estimate and may not capture all aid available, please work with your FPU Student Financial Services advisor to discover your true net price.
Intercultural studies graduates are prepared to work internationally in missions, business, non-profit and community development, Christian community development, human resources, human services and social work, intercultural consulting, education, justice and reconciliation work, and refugee services. Many also pursue graduate study in international development, peace and reconciliation, international policy and other fields.
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.