Externship

The School of Religion requires four semesters of field education for the theology and pastoral care majors.

By working with experienced mentoring pastors and lay leaders in a local church, the ministerial externship program is designed to enhance professional development by acquainting the student with the multifaceted responsibilities of ministry.

It provides a laboratory setting in:

• Membership care.
• Evangelism.
• Church leadership.
• Worship.
• Preaching.

The education is necessary before the student can be recommended by the School of Religion for church employment.