This graduate research program seeks to support the School for Social Change in holistic and interdisciplinary community transformation. The program accomplishes this mission through documenting replicable models of faith-based social change. In addition, we have been active in grant-writing as part of the School for Social Change and the development of new programs in the Institute for Urban Studies. The primary methodology for research is impact documentation.
Faith makes a difference in the lives of people.
It has an impact on the spiritual, physical, and emotional wellbeing of persons and communities. Documenting this impact is a primary goal of the Graduate Research Program of the School for Social Change. Improve the educational preparation of students who plan to work in faith-based programs and ministries. Provide model studies for basic research and strategic planning. Encourage the involvement of Christians in seeking solutions to the problems of people around the urban world.