Living and Learning Community
Overview
The MAS Living and Learning Community is a collaborative living area facilitated by the Office of Residence Life and MAS. The primary commitment of students who choose to live here is to engage faith and action in a learning environment that leads to a better understanding of community.
Program Highlights
Students living in this community participate in the following activities:
- Serve in a local community context for a minimum of two hours per week.
- Share meals as a community once a week.
- Attend discussion forums once a month. The discussion forums cover a variety of topics such as reconciliation, human rights, and sustainable community living.
There are also opportunities for students to be involved in a leadership team that plans educational programs once a semester.
Learning Outcomes
- A deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between personal faith in Christ and service
- A deeper understanding of social issues within the city of Azusa and the greater Los Angeles area
- An increased knowledge of community development philosophies and strategies
- A stronger commitment to the ideals of community living
- Confidence in the ability to reproduce sustainable service/faith communities outside of APU
- Personal transformation through mentorship and intentional leadership development that fosters self-awareness
Application Process
Applications for this living area are typically available early-to-mid-February in the Office of Residence Life. Students must be able to commit to the components of the program and complete a small set of short answers as part of the application process. Once accepted into the program, students must then sign the housing contract.
Qualifications for students interested in applying include:
- A committed relationship with Jesus Christ
- A minimum 2.5 GPA
- Good standing with the university
- Committed to upholding the Student Standards of Conduct and the Expectations for Community Living
- A desire to be challenged in an educational setting
- An ability to relate to diverse personality types and maintain a desire to reconcile self with others
- A commitment to full participation in community programs
For more information or to inquire about applying for the following year, please contact Jenny Elsey at jelsey@apu.edu.
