allison st. louis john mcduffie carol jubinski
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Supervisor INTRODUCTIONs
Name
site
seminarian(s)
One hope I have for THIS YEAR IN my ministry as a field ed. supervisor
THE PURPOSE AND PLACE OF FIELD ED. IN THE CURRICULUM
Practical theology
Field Ed.
Liturgical skills
Leadership skills
CPEPastoral skills
Liturgics, homiletics, etc.
THE PURPOSE AND PLACE OF FIELD ED. IN THE CURRICULUM
VTS’ Field Education program currently is designed:
Primarily for M.Div. seminarians To provide experiential, contextual learning opportunities to assist
seminarians with:
Integrating their study of Christian tradition and their practice of Christian ministry
Developing their liturgical & leadership abilities
Enhancing their personal and professional growth, and
Promoting ongoing theological reflection on the practice of ministry
Traditional field ed.
12 hrs.
per week
3 credits per semester
Required 9 credits fulfilled in 3 semesters
Alternatives to Traditional Field Ed. Program
HYBRID FIELD ED. Weekday Option January Term Intensive Summer Term Intensive Extra, non-credit semester
MINISTRY RESIDENT PROGRAM (MRP)FE begins in Senior Year (30 hrs./wk in parish)Continue in same parish the following year (40+
hrs./wk.)
AN EXAMPLE OF HYBRIDFIELD ED.
Required 9 FE
credits
Fall semester in Middler
Year
January Term Intensive
Spring semester in
Middler Year
The seminarian LAY COMMITTEE
Small group at FE site whose purpose is to: Assist the seminarian in his/her development as a
Christian minister, and Walk, grow and learn with him/her as fellow
pilgrims and disciples who share common joys and struggles in life and faith.
Usually 2 hr. monthly meetings. Lay Committee Orientations and Assessment
Workshops.
Supervisors’ enrichment seminars
• Leadership in a changing church & World
• Consultation group
• Leader/system relationships
• Supervisory skills
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 3+
FORMAT OF SUPERVISORS’ ENRICHMENT SESSIONS
DEVOTIONS
STAFF PRESENTATIO
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