INTERNSHIP GUIDE
The final year of Seminary focuses on combining the three dimensions of theological education, (1) the Christian faith and message, (2) the sociocultural context of ministry, and (3) the practical functions of ministry. With the approval of the Ministerial Development Committee, one’s advisor, and Community of Faith leader, the student may pursue particular interests and needs as long as all three of these dimensions are integrated in a creative and balanced internship program.
A student who feels there are reasons to be exempted from internship, with the approval of his/her faculty advisor and Community of Faith leader, may apply for exemption to the Ministerial Development Committee. Normally, an exemption requires that the student have at least ten years of full-time ministry experience.
Church Planting
Disaster Relief
After completing 39 credit hours, you should make plans for your internship:
1. Confer with your Community of Faith group about the type of internship that would be most helpful to you. See a list of internship choices . . .
2. Meet with your advisor and discuss your plans.
3. If possible, draw up and agreed internship proposal in consultation with your proposed supervisor. If you plan to do CPE, consult with Dr. Douglas Slocumb about the CPE requirements and procedures.
4. Fill out the
Ministerial Development Committee Application and obtain the required signatures.
5. Submit the application form to Dr. Jimmy DuPree at least one week prior to the meeting of the Ministerial Development Committee.
6. Meet with the Ministerial Development Committee to discuss your proposal.
7. Register for the internship just as you would another class.
8. Complete the internship along with the reports that record your progress.
DOWNLOAD THE
MDC APPLICATION FORM
MA in Counseling Progress Sheet (91hr LPC)
Chaplaincy
Clinical Pastoral Education
ATTACH TO THE APPLICATION:
1.An up-to-date account of your story presented in the Pentecostal Foundation class.
2.A written statement explaining your reasons for pursuing this internship experience. Give specific personal, family, and ministry goals for the internship (1-3 typewritten, double-spaced pages).
3.If you have already selected an internship site, (a) describe the site, (b) identify and describe the qualifications of your supervisor and provide any other pertinent data, and (c) specifically address how this internship experience relates to the recommendation requirements for personal/ministry development assessed in the Pentecostal Foundations Course.
4.A completed progress sheet for your degree program.
MA in Counseling Progress Sheet (91hr LPC)
MA in Counseling Progress Sheet
(54hr)
5.An up-to-date copy of your resume (that we could reproduce and present to administrative bishops and other church officials, if needed).
6.A recent photo of you and your family.
R E M E M B E R…
¬The Ministerial Development Committee must approve your internship or CPE before you begin.
¬You must register (as a class) for your internship, CPE, or care practicum .
¬Your advisor must sign the MDC application.
¬Your C.O.F. leader must sign the MDC application.
¬Interview appointments will not be granted until ALL required information is submitted to the Ministerial Development Office.
¬You must submit your MDC application at least one week before the date of the projected interview.
Local Church Ministry
Fighting Poverty
