Internships and Practical Experience

The curriculum includes a number of practica whose purpose is to give you training and experience in important aspects of the pastoral ministry. In them, you will gain experience in the preparation and delivery of sermons, in counseling, in hospital chaplaincy, prison ministry, inner city ministry, and in personal evangelism.

You also will have the opportunity of participating in the work of a local congregation under the supervision of the pastor. Additional experience is given in leading and participating in public worship as you are asked to share in conducting the daily chapel services.

Following the Junior and Middler years, you will be encouraged to have supervised field work experience under a pastor. At least one internship is required for graduation. Additional internships may be taken in the summer, during the academic year, or for a longer period following graduation. The Professor of Pastoral Theology will help you to make arrangements for such field work.

You may serve during your Senior year as a supply preacher in local churches.