Supervised Ministry

SM505 MAPT Contextual Education

Park The required course in Contextual Education for the Master of Arts in Practical Theology. In this 400-hour, 6 credit course of Supervised Ministry, students are engaged in an action-reflection model of ministry with a supervisor and a Supervised Ministry Team, and are challenged to grow in the student's chosen area of practical theology. The course may be an internship, allowing students to gain experience in a particular area of practical theology. For students already working professionally in ministry, their current ministry site may serve as the context for this course. 3 or 6 credits

SM510 Congregation-Based Internship

Park The student engages in the ministry of a teaching congregation serving in a broad range of pastoral functions, and engaging in a structured process of theological reflection with a supervising pastor and lay committee. (Summer, or fall/spring semesters concurrently) 400 hours in summer or 200 hours each semester . 3 or 6 credits

SM520 Internship within an Institution

Park An internship that engages the student in ministry within an academic, medical (non-CPE), denominational, ecumenical, or other institution. The student gains experience in a particular area of ministry or service, and develops the skills, insights and knowledge needed to relate this work to the larger institutional structures and mission. Supervision provided by a theologically trained leader within the institutional site. This course may be taken for 400 hours, 6 credits (Summer, or fall/spring semester concurrently); or for 200 hours, 3 credits. 3 or 6 credits

SM530 Basic Internship in Specialized Ministry

Park An internship that helps students gain experience for ministry and work in a specialized setting. The student will work with a supervisor to develop skills, insights, and knowledge needed for effectiveness in the particular form of ministry/work to be engaged. Specialized ministry internships may take place in congregational or non-congregational settings, and may include: youth ministry, public ministry, non-profit work, criminal justice, campus ministry, camp and conference ministry, education, etc. This course may be taken for 400 hours, 6 credits (Summer, or fall/spring semester concurrently); or for 200 hours, 3 credits. 3 or 6 credits

SM540 Internship in an Emerging Faith Community

Park The student engages in ministry in a new or emerging faith community to gain experience in evangelism, organizational development, entrepreneurial leadership skills, and other pastoral skills. The student will engage in a structured process of theological reflection with a supervising pastor or other practitioner. (Summer, or fall/spring semesters concurrently) 3 or 6 credits

SM610 Practicum in Clinical Pastoral Education (Basic Unit)

Staff CPE brings students into supervised pastoral encounters with people in crisis in order to develop pastoral identity and skills, interpersonal competence, and capacity for theological reflection. Clinically trained supervisors provide educational leadership. Placement limited to institutions accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. Fulfills the MAPT requirement for students concentrating in Pastoral Care. Full-time for 6 credits; or part-time, 3 credits per semester. 6 credits

SM611 Clinical Pastoral Education (Advanced Unit)

Staff An additional, advanced unit of CPE that builds upon the learning of the first unit and provides further pastoral education. Prerequisite: Basic unit of CPE. 6 credits

SM620 Advanced Congregation-Based Internship

Park An internship providing students additional congregational experience in pastoral ministry and leadership. Students are encouraged to concentrate in a particular area of ministry such as Christian education, pastoral care, worship and preaching, administration, etc. while also engaging more broadly in the life of the congregation. Designed to enhance a student’s competence, leadership skills, and vocational clarity in ministry in a congregation. Prerequisites: SM 510 and completion of 60 credits. This course is 400 hours, taken full-time in the summer or part-time (200 hours each) over concurrent semesters, 3 credits per semester. 3 or 6 credits

SM630 Advanced Internship in Specialized Ministry

Park An advanced internship in a ministry setting in which students gain additional experience in a specialized field. Students work with a supervisor to enhance basic competence, leadership skills, and vocational clarity in the area of specialization. Such specialization includes: public ministry, non-profit agency, youth ministry, campus ministry, camps/ conference ministry, criminal justice/prison ministry, etc. The context may be congregational or non-congregational. Prerequisites: SM510 and at least 60 credits. This course is 400 hours, taken full-time in the summer or part-time over concurrent semesters, 3 credits per semester. 3 or 6 credits

SM640 Directed Supervised Ministry

Park This course is an independent study arranged with the director of contextual education and a professor or professors with knowledge in the particular area of focus. Approval of the dean of faculty is required. 3 or 6 credits

SM650 Intern Year: Congregation

Park A full-time internship that provides an in-depth experience in the life and ministry of a teaching congregation. The internship takes place over the course of a year (9-12 months), and includes the option of 1 additional course taken in January term. 6 credits

SM660 Intern Year: Specialized Ministry

Park A full-year internship in one or more ministry/ work settings. Students engage in a specific context of ministry or work to develop the skills, insights, and knowledge needed for effective ministry and leadership. An action-reflection model under supervision is required. Specialized ministries include: CPE residency, youth ministry, public ministry, non-profit work, criminal justice, campus ministry, camp and conference ministry, international mission, etc. Prerequisite: completion of at least 60 credits. 9-12 months, full-time, 6 credits. 6 credits

SM690 Supervised Ministry: Independent Study

Park A 400 hour (minimum) internship for students who seek to gain experience of ministry under supervision in specialized areas not designated in other internships. Summer (full time) 6 credits. Fall and/or Spring (part-time), 3 credits per semester 3 or 6 credits

SM780 Practicum: Church and Ministry

Tribble Designed by the DMin student and approved supervisor. The student engages in a specific aspect of ministry of the church and utilizes an action-reflection learning process with a peer group and approved supervisor. 3 credits

SM782 Practicum in Christian Spirituality

Tribble Recommended for DMin students in the Christian Spirituality specialization. Involves engagement in a ministry of the church related to spiritual formation and sharing issues and concerns in a peer group with an action-reflection process. Supervision by an approved instructor. 3 credits

SM783 Practicum in Gospel, Culture & the Transformation of the Church

Tribble Recommended for DMin students in the Gospel, Culture and Transformation of the Church specialization. Designed to meet the major challenges of this specialization; involves students in a ministry of the church with particular aspects of modern culture. Includes work with peer groups and approved supervisor in an action-reflection process. 3 credits

SM784 Practicum in Justice Studies

Tribble The Doctor of Ministry practicum provides students with an opportunity to expand and refine their skills for ministry while under the supervision of an approved supervisor and working with a group of peers. In consultation with the advisor and associate dean for advanced professional studies (APS), student designs practicum, obtains approval for practicum proposal and begins practicum (3 credits), to be completed within six (6) months.

SM785 Practicum in Leadership Studies

Tribble The Doctor of Ministry practicum provides students with an opportunity to expand and refine their skills for ministry while under the supervision of an approved supervisor and working with a group of peers. In consultation with the advisor and associate dean for advanced professional studies (APS), student designs practicum, obtains approval for practicum proposal and begins practicum (3 credits), to be completed within six (6) months.

SM787 Practicum in Educational Ministry

Tribble Designed by the DEdMin student and approved supervisor. The student engages in a ministry of the church, often outside the student's normal setting for ministry, and utilizes an action-reflection learning process with a peer group and approved supervisor. 3 or 6 credits