Field Education
Contextual education in the field is an essential component of a NPTS education. Internship experiences and reflection modules give further context to studies, help develop maturity in interpersonal relationships in a ministry context, provide practice in pastoral skills, develop insights into ministry organization and procedure, and aid in discovering areas of growth while strengthening a sense of Christian vocation. Field education requirements differ for each degree program but may include:
See Degree Program sections for specific field education requirements.
All degree-seeking students should schedule an appointment with Contextual and Lifelong Learning personnel early in their program to discuss and plan the course of their field education. Students must have a plan in place prior to their first Vocational and Spiritual Formation for Leadership (VSFL) evaluation.
Internship Residency
For FLDC7310 Internship Residency, credits correlate to the number of hours served per week per semester.
1 credit internship = 8 hours per week for semester, no fewer than 120 total hours
2 credits internship = 16 hours per week for semester, no fewer than 240 total hours
3 credits internship = 24 hours per week for semester, no fewer than 360 total hours
4 credits internship = 32 hours per week for semester, no fewer than 480 total hours