The Master of Arts in Social Change (MASC) is a professional masters degree for students interested in the work of religious or community organizations, non-profit agencies, educational institutions, the media or corporate settings. This may include those seeking ordination or consecration as a deacon or lay minister in many denominational traditions.

The MASC curriculum provides an interdisciplinary approach through courses that combine political theory, sociology, ethics, theology, and the history, theory, and practice of social change movements. Awareness of religious difference, motivation and communities inform our approach to social issues and movements for change toward more just social structures.
View some of the social change courses offered in the master course descriptions in the catalog on pages 98-99.

Students are encouraged to combine personal and academic reflection with community activism and issue advocacy through the program. The MASC program also includes a first year colloquium experience and internship placement or field education related to a student’s vocational trajectory.

A graduate certificate is also available in religion and social change.