MIN7590: Ministry Practicum I

Students serve in a pastoral capacity in a local church or institutional setting under the supervision of a ministry mentor. Students who are already serving in a part- or full-time ministry capacity will be assigned a ministry mentor who will work with them in the context of their own setting. The scope of the residency will vary depending on the previous ministry experience of the student. The residency focuses on further development of specific ministry skills such as preaching, teaching, leadership, and pastoral care and counseling. Particular attention is given to the integration of foundational theology and theory with the practice of ministry. Students must have completed at least 48 units in the program or through advanced standing or transfer of credit before enrolling in the Ministry Practicum. The practicum requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised ministry observation/participation.