Spring 2003/Pasadena
FE502
Kernaghan
FE502: FULL-TIME INTERNSHIP. Ronald Kernaghan.
DESCRIPTION:
- An approved, planned, full-time, supervised, evaluated, practical
experience under the supervision of a pastor/supervisor in a church,
para-church, or institutional setting, leading to the development of
competencies in specialized areas of ministry as well as overall exposure to
ministry skills.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- This course offers practice and education in the tasks and skills
of professional ministry in a local church, para-church organization, or
institutional setting.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The student begins the internship process by contacting the Office
of Field Education for preregistration materials and instructions on arranging
an internship. After an internship site has been selected, the student must
schedule an enrollment interview with the Office of Field Education. The course
has three primary components: practical ministry, supervision, and theological
reflection. The student spends at least 35 hours each week for ten weeks in the
church, para-church, or institutional setting involved in specific ministry
assignments agreed upon by the supervisor and student, and approved by the
Office of Field Education. One hour each week is to be spent with the approved
on-site supervisor. The agenda should address a) professional direction,
evaluation, and overseeing of the student's ministry; b) theological reflection
and discussion of topics related to ministry as identified by the student and
supervisor; c) support and prayer.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Completion of the Learning Agreement by the supervisor and the intern to be
turned in to the Office of Field Education by the end of the second week of the
quarter.
- Completion of final evaluations by the supervisor and student to be turned
in to the Office of Field Education by the end of the tenth week of the
quarter.
PREREQUISITES:
- None. However, note that a setting for the internship and the
selection of an approved supervisor must be arranged and approved prior
to registering for the internship. Also, the student must participate in a
Field Education Preparatory Workshop prior to actual involvement in the
internship.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets the FE2 Field Education requirement for the M.Div. (MIN 7).
It is an elective for the M.A. in Theology (General Format) and meets
requirements for some M.A. in [specialized ministry] degree programs. This
course is offered pass/fail for two units.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None. Evaluation is based on completion of the internship as
specified in the individual learning agreement and on completion of assignments
as listed above.