DESCRIPTION: This course (offered pass/fail for 2 units) is the full-time,
three-month FE2 internship under the supervision of a pastor/supervisor in a
church, parachurch, or institutional setting, leading to the development of
competencies in specialized areas of ministry as well as overall exposure to
ministry praxis.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students will (1) have a clearer sense of pastoral
identity; (2) be better able to function in a pastoral role; (3) grow in their
moral and spiritual integrity as followers of Jesus Christ; (4) be better able
to engage in theological reflection in Christian ministry; (5) appreciate the
importance of theological reflection in Christian ministry; (6) be more
committed to the church.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: This course offers practice and training in the tasks
and skills of professional ministry in a local church, parachurch organization,
or institutional setting.
COURSE FORMAT: 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, parachurch, 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 oversight 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: