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.