Summer 2003/Pasadena
FE556
Kernaghan
FE556: CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION PRACTICUM. Ronald Kernaghan.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course is designed to provide experience in working in a
correctional institutional setting. Students will have the opportunity: 1) to
observe an experienced chaplain in a correctional institutional setting; 2) to
develop their own skills in ministry to inmates/wards and correctional staff;
3) to evaluate values and attitudes toward incarcerated persons; and 4) to
sharpen the ability to reflect theologically in this setting.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- This course offers training in the tasks and skills of professional
ministry as a chaplain in a correctional institution.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The student will spend a minimum of 100 hours in one ten-week
period in the institutional setting. During this time he/she will work under
the supervision of an experienced and certified correctional chaplain. He/she
will receive training in institutional regulations and security, and be taught
proper procedures in handling counseling interviews with inmates/wards. As the
situation allows, he/she will have the opportunity to conduct Bible studies and
sharing and prayer groups for inmates and participate in worship
services.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Punctual work schedule habits, completion of all chaplain interview
assignments, participation in at least two chapel services, strict adherence to
institutional security regulations, completion of at least four written
verbatims, attendance at a minimum of one staff chaplains' meeting (or
equivalent), one book review, and one personal evaluation report to be
submitted at the end of the quarter to the Office of Field Education.
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. All students will complete an orientation with
the assigned chaplain at the beginning of the internship.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets FE2 Field Education M.Div. requirement (MIN 7). This
practicum is offered pass/fail for two units.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.