* International students must complete CPT procedures with the International Student Advisor when enrolling in any practicum course.
1. First Year of MACS, MAFM, MAICS, MDiv, and DMin Programs:
Mandatory Attendance:
- Field Education Orientation – Fall or Spring Semester: Provides a communication channel between the school and students, helps students understand the full scope of field education, and offers an opportunity for questions and answers.
Must be Completed and Submitted:
- Student Ministry Information Form (FE02)
- Church Visiting Report (FE03)
2. The Master’s Program (MACS / MAFM / MAICS & MDiv) must complete FES521 Cross-culture Short-term Mission during the first-year summer.
Students must choose one of the following options and complete a short-term mission practicum lasting no less than two weeks. If any selected option is completed in less than two weeks, another option must be added to meet the two-week requirement (at least 10 days).
- a. Cross-Cultural Short-Term Mission (including domestic and international);
- b. Cross-Cultural Mission Organization Volunteer;
- c. Cross-Cultural Personal Evangelism on Campus;
- d. Observation of Cross-Cultural Churches or Different Language Congregations (at least 3);
- e. Cross-Cultural Ministry within a Church.
Students should begin planning their short-term mission trips during the semester. Before enrollment, they must consult with the Field Education Director. Registration is only complete and effective once the short-term mission plan is approved, after which the mission trip can proceed. If planning to depart in May, students must consult with the Field Education Director by March 15.
Before the short-term mission, students must complete the necessary procedures at the Academic Affairs Office and Field Education Office.
- Cross-Cultural Short-term Mission Application (FE05)
- Submit Student Enrollment Agreement
Complete and Submit After the Short-Term Mission:
- Cross-Cultural Short-Term Mission Summary Report (FE06)
- Poster Presentation
If for any reason the practicum is terminated or the trip is canceled, you must immediately notify the Academic Affairs Office and the Field Education Office.
Withdraw from the course (Failure to withdraw will result in a permanent NP/No Pass record on your academic transcript)
3. In the second year of the MACS, MAFM, MAICS programs, students may enroll in and complete two semesters of practicum elective courses: FES535 Field Education Guided Study I and FES536 Field Education Guided Study II, 1 credit each course.
Integrate theory and practice to prepare for future ministry work. Independently negotiate and select a practicum church or organization, and then register for the course each semester.
Before the practicum, students must complete the following procedures at the Academic Affairs Office and Field Education Office (submit).
- Internship Application (FE04)
- Church/Organization Confirmation Letter (Semester Internship) (FE09A)
- Student Enrollment Agreement
Submit the formal practicum report before the end of each semester.
- Student Practicum Reflection Report (FE07)
- Student Practicum Evaluation Form – To be completed and returned by the church/organization supervisor (FE08)
If for any reason the practicum is terminated or the trip is canceled, you must immediately notify the Academic Affairs Office and the Field Education Office.
Withdraw from the course (Failure to withdraw will result in a permanent NP/No Pass record on your academic transcript)
4. In the second year of M.Div. Program, student two semesters of practicum required courses: FES501 Field Education I and FES502 Field Education II, 1 credit each course. Students must also complete FES529 Summer Pastoral Internship, 2 months full-time, 0 unit.
Actively participate in comprehensive church ministry to gain an understanding of the overall church operations.
Before the practicum, students must complete the following procedures at the Academic Affairs Office and Field Education Office (submit).
- Internship Application (FE04)
- Church/Organization Confirmation Letter (Summer Internship) (FE09B)
- Summer Internship Plan (FE012)
- Student Enrollment Agreement
Submit the formal practicum report before the end of summer internship.
- Student Practicum Reflection Report (FE07)
- Student Practicum Evaluation Form – To be completed and returned by the church/organization supervisor (FE08)
If for any reason the practicum is terminated or the trip is canceled, you must immediately notify the Academic Affairs Office and the Field Education Office.
Withdraw from the course (Failure to withdraw will result in a permanent NP/No Pass record on your academic transcript)
5. In the third year of MDiv Program, students may complete two elective Practicum Guided Study courses FES531 & FES532, 1 unit each.
For students who wish to delve deeper into one or two specific areas of ministry within the church. Third-year students in the Master of Divinity program who continue their church practicum and receive a stipend must register for these elective courses.
Before the practicum, students must complete the following procedures at the Academic Affairs Office and Field Education Office (submit).
- Field Education Application (FE04)
- Church/Organization Confirmation Letter (Semester Internship) (FE09A)
- Student Enrollment Agreement
Submit the formal practicum report before the end of each semester.
- Student Practicum Reflection Report (FE07)
- Student Practicum Evaluation Form – To be completed and returned by the church/organization supervisor (FE08)
If for any reason the practicum is terminated or the trip is canceled, you must immediately notify the Academic Affairs Office and the Field Education Office.
Withdraw from the course (Failure to withdraw will result in a permanent NP/No Pass record on your academic transcript)
6. After the first-year study in their program, DMin students may complete FES53x elective courses, Practicum Guided Study, 1 unit each.
Second-year and beyond DMin students who wish to explore one or two specific areas of ministry within North American churches may, with approval from the DMin Director, register for these elective courses for 1 credit each. A maximum of 3 internship credits may be applied toward graduation requirements.
Before the practicum, students must complete the following procedures at the Academic Affairs Office and Field Education Office (submit).
- Field Education Application (FE04)
- Church/Organization Confirmation Letter (Semester Internship) (FE09A)
- Student Enrollment Agreement
Submit the formal practicum report before the end of each semester.
- Student Practicum Reflection Report (FE07)
- Student Practicum Evaluation Form – To be completed and returned by the church/organization supervisor (FE08)
- Research Paper
- a. Select a topic relevant to your area of study and carry out research at your internship church. Submit a final report of no fewer than 2,000 words
- b. Prepare a PPT to present your findings.
If for any reason the practicum is terminated or the trip is canceled, you must immediately notify the Academic Affairs Office and the Field Education Office.
Withdraw from the course (Failure to withdraw will result in a permanent NP/No Pass record on your academic transcript)