FE556 (FP556)
Staff
FE556 (FP556): CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION PRACTICUM. Staff.
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 four (4) hours one day per week
or two (2) hours per day twice a week for 10 weeks (total of 40 hours) 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, be taught proper procedures
in handling counseling interviews with inmates/wards, and personally conduct
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. Some seminarians may receive
assignments to work in the institutional hospital and psychiatric units if an
opening exists. The learning experience would be similar, except there would be
more emphasis on working with inmates/wards with medical and mental health
problems.
REQUIRED READING:
- Each supervisor will provide the student with a reading list. A one
to two page reflective synopsis will be completed for three (3) books from this
list.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Punctual work schedule habits, completion of all chaplain interview
assignments, participation in at least two chapel services (within a 2-month
period), strict adherence to institutional security regulations, completion of
at least two (2) written verbatims, attendance at a minimum of one staff
chaplains' meeting (or equivalent), three (3) book reviews, and one personal
evaluation report to be submitted at the end of the quarter to the Office of
Field Education.
PREREQUISITES:
- Pre-enrollment with the Field Education Department is necessary.
All institutional assignments are made prior to registration. All
students will complete an orientation with the assigned chaplain at the
beginning of the internship.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Elective. Meets non-core Field Education graduation requirements.
This practicum is offered for credit/no credit and 2 units.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.