Field Education Courses for the Fall and Winter Sessions of 2009-2010

(For students taking field education of 500 hours.)  A three-month ministry placement in a setting chosen by the candidate in consultation with the Director of Theological Field Education. Completion will be at one or more of the following levels. If a person begins at Level 1, he or she must progress to Level 2. The levels are as follows:
1) Observer Ministry Placement: Two to three weeks observing and dialoguing with a practitioner in a chosen field of ministry; 2) Intern Ministry Placement: Engagement in a supervised ministry placement; and,
3) Level 3: Resident Ministry Placement: In collaboration with the Director of Theological Field Education, a candidate will develop and execute a project that will enhance a chosen site’s services. This must be a project that can be sustained by the site and not solely dependent upon the skills and continued presence of the candidate.
Two options for taking RGF3010 (two credits):

1. RGF3010Y (2 credits.  RGF3010Y is usually offered from September until April of next year; or offered in the Summer.)

2. RGF3020H plus RGF3030H (1 credit each. RGF3020H is usually offered from September to December.  RGF3030H is usually offered from January to April. In consideration of the need of students, either course can be offered in the Summer session.)

Means of Evaluation: Case Studies. Pass/Fail course.

An approved field placement with appropriate supervision and theological reflection seminar.

(For students taking field education of 500 hours.)  A three-month ministry placement in a setting chosen by the candidate in consultation with the Director of Theological Field Education. Completion will be at one or more of the following levels. If a person begins at Level 1, he or she must progress to Level 2. The levels are as follows:
1) Observer Ministry Placement: Two to three weeks observing and dialoguing with a practitioner in a chosen field of ministry; 2) Intern Ministry Placement: Engagement in a supervised ministry placement; and,
3) Level 3: Resident Ministry Placement: In collaboration with the Director of Theological Field Education, a candidate will develop and execute a project that will enhance a chosen site’s services. This must be a project that can be sustained by the site and not solely dependent upon the skills and continued presence of the candidate.
Two options for taking RGF3010 (two credits):

1. RGF3010Y (2 credits.  RGF3010Y is usually offered from September until April of next year; or offered in the Summer.)

2. RGF3020H plus RGF3030H (1 credit each. RGF3020H is usually offered from September to December.  RGF3030H is usually offered from January to April. In consideration of the need of students, either course can be offered in the Summer session.)

Means of Evaluation: Case Studies. Pass/Fail course.

An approved field placement with appropriate supervision and theological reflection seminar.

An approved field placement with appropriate supervision and theological reflection seminars. Three reflection papers. 50% of the grade will be given on the basis of attendance and participation in the placement, seminar, and completed assigned theological reflections; 50% will be based on the pastoral growth of the student as reflected in the final written evaluations.

This praxis course is required for all MDiv, MRE, MPS and Diploma students. It combines, weekly, two and a half hours of classroom teaching and seminar work with eight hours in a supervised contextual education site. Classroom and seminar work includes structured discussion and biblical/theological reflection on ministry practice. Intentional learning covenants in the site and in a class small group provide opportunity to connect, to challenge and to integrate theoretical learning and practice and to develop the art of giving and receiving critical feedback and evaluation. Evaluation is based on successful completion of 8 written critical reflections, 6 verbatims, class presentations and participation, self, peer and site educator evaluation reports. *Successful completion of Context and Ministry EMP1601 is pre-requisite for this course. Students meet with the instructor by mid-March to negotiate an appropriate learning site for the following September. Placements in rural and urban congregations, social and institutional settings are available. *Successful completion of Context and Ministry EMP1601 is pre-requisite for this course. In March students will meet with the instructor to negotiate an appropriate learning site for the following September. Placements in rural and urban congregations, social and institutional settings are available.

(For students taking field education of 500 hours.)  A three-month ministry placement in a setting chosen by the candidate in consultation with the Director of Theological Field Education. Completion will be at one or more of the following levels. If a person begins at Level 1, he or she must progress to Level 2. The levels are as follows:
1) Observer Ministry Placement: Two to three weeks observing and dialoguing with a practitioner in a chosen field of ministry; 2) Intern Ministry Placement: Engagement in a supervised ministry placement; and,
3) Level 3: Resident Ministry Placement: In collaboration with the Director of Theological Field Education, a candidate will develop and execute a project that will enhance a chosen site’s services. This must be a project that can be sustained by the site and not solely dependent upon the skills and continued presence of the candidate.
Two options for taking RGF3010 (two credits):

1. RGF3010Y (2 credits.  RGF3010Y is usually offered from September until April of next year; or offered in the Summer.)

2. RGF3020H plus RGF3030H (1 credit each. RGF3020H is usually offered from September to December.  RGF3030H is usually offered from January to April. In consideration of the need of students, either course can be offered in the Summer session.)

Means of Evaluation: Case Studies. Pass/Fail course.

(For students taking field education of 500 hours.) A three-month ministry placement in a setting chosen by the candidate in consultation with the Director of Theological Field Education. Completion will be at one or more of the following levels. If a person begins at Level 1, he or she must progress to Level 2. The levels are as follows: 1) Observer Ministry Placement: Two to three weeks observing and dialoguing with a practitioner in a chosen field of ministry; 2) Intern Ministry Placement: Engagement in a supervised ministry placement; and, 3) Level 3: Resident Ministry Placement: In collaboration with the Director of Theological Field Education, a candidate will develop and execute a project that will enhance a chosen site’s services. This must be a project that can be sustained by the site and not solely dependent upon the skills and continued presence of the candidate. Two options for taking RGF3010 (two credits): 1. RGF3010Y (2 credits. RGF3010Y is usually offered from September until April of next year; or offered in the Summer.) 2. RGF3020H plus RGF3030H (1 credit each. RGF3020H is usually offered from September to December. RGF3030H is usually offered from January to April. In consideration of the need of students, either course can be offered in the Summer session.) Means of Evaluation: Case studies. Pass/Fail course.

This course consists of two parts: A) Practical Theology Seminar (0.5 Credit for RGF3040) - a seminar for first year students to develop the skills of theological reflection through which to reflect on personal faith development, a call to ministry, and an integration of personal experience and theology into a development of ministerial practice. Class participation, personal reflection papers, a final synthesis paper as well as workshops in pastoral skills, liturgy and personal identity will help to facilitate formation. B) Theological Reflection Seminar (0.5 Credit for RGF3040) - follows or runs concurrently with the theological field education ministry placement. The process of theological reflection enables the student to understand and assess their ministry in the context of personal faith and the theology they are studying in the total program. The remainder of the weekly meetings are spent in theological reflection on case studies of ministry events experienced by class members. Means of Evaluation: Case studies. Pass/Fail course.

One-year placement in a parish or mission under supervision; course is tailoured to individuals. Please see the Director of Parish Internship for more information.