Pastoral visitation in a hospital or other institutional setting under clinical supervision. Verbatim reports, reading critiques, supervision, peer discussion and in-service learning experiences are included in the program. At least 160 hours of supervised learning is required. Offered during fall or spring semesters and in January or Summer terms. SUPV-532 may be taken in place of SUPV-522.

The first year of theological field education (TFE) is comprised of supervised ministry in a church-based setting. Faculty-led seminar groups utilize an integrative reflective and practice model. Students must begin theological field education courses with the fall semester and remain in the same seminar group and site placement through fall and spring semesters. SUPV-525 represents the first (Fall) semester of first-year TFE, to be taken in conjunction with SUPV-526 in the subsequent Spring semester.

The first year of theological field education (TFE) is comprised of supervised ministry in a church-based setting. Faculty-led seminar groups utilize an integrative reflective and practice model. Students must begin theological field education courses with the fall semester and remain in the same seminar group and site placement through fall and spring semesters. SUPV-526 represents the second (Spring) semester of first-year TFE, to be taken in conjunction with SUPV-525 in the prior Fall semester.

SUPV-530/531 is required after completion of Theological Field Education 1A & 1B for M.Div. students who are opting NOT to complete a full 400 hour CPE as the clinical internship. The focus is on enhancing and identifying personal and professional areas of growth for ministry in weekly seminar groups. Students must begin theological field education courses with the fall semester and remain in the seminar group and site placement through fall and spring semesters. SUPV-530 represents the first (Fall) semester of second-year TFE, to be taken in conjunction with SUPV-531 in the subsequent Spring semester. Completion of a full 400 hour CPE (6 credit hours) will satisfy an M.Div. student's second-year TFE requirements in place of SUPV-530/531.

SUPV-530/531 is required after completion of Theological Field Education 1A & 1B for M.Div. students who are opting NOT to complete a full 400 hour CPE as the clinical internship. The focus is on enhancing and identifying personal and professional areas of growth for ministry in weekly seminar groups. Students must begin theological field education courses with the fall semester and remain in the seminar group and site placement through fall and spring semesters. SUPV-531 represents the second (Spring) semester of second-year TFE, to be taken in conjunction with SUPV-530 in the prior Fall semester. Completion of a full 400 hour CPE (6 credit hours) will satisfy an M.Div. student's second-year TFE requirements in place of SUPV-530/531.

A basic CPE unit of supervised clinical pastoral education in certified CPE centers. The program includes verbatim writing, lectures, visitations, on-call involvement, peer process group, individual supervision and in-service learning experiences. At least 400 hours of supervised learning is required. Offered 12 weeks in the summer or as an extended experience throughout the academic year. Supervised Ministries Department and institutional chaplain. May be substituted for SUPV-522 CPC; completion of a full 400-contact hour CPE (6 credit hours) can also be credited toward SUPV-530/531 Theological Field Education 2A&2B.

May be required after completion of Theological Field Education 1A & 1B for some M.Div. students in order for them to meet ordination requirements. Other students may choose to take it as an effective order to deepen their experience. The focus is on enhancing and identifying personal and professional areas of growth for ministry in weekly seminar groups. Students must begin theological field education courses with the fall semester and remain in the seminar group and site placement through fall and spring semesters. SUPV-535 represents the first(Fall) semester of second-year TFE, to be taken in conjunction with SUPV-536 in the subsequent Spring semester.

May be required after completion of Theological Field Education 1A & 1B for some M.Div. students in order for them to meet ordination requirements. Other students may choose to take it as an elective in order to deepen their experience. The focus is on enhancing and identifying personal and professional areas of growth for ministry in weekly seminar groups. Students must begin theological field education courses with the fall semester and remain in the seminar group and site placement through fall and spring semesters. SUPV-536 represents the second(Spring) semester of second-year TFE, to be taken in conjunction with SUPV-535 in the prior Fall semester.

This elective internship offers the possibility of an intensive serving/learning experience in ministry. Arrangements must be negotiated with and approved by the Supervised Ministries office. This elective may supplement, but cannot be taken in the place of, INTG-520/521 or INTG-530/531. No more than 4.5 elective credit hours can be earned in supervised ministries area.