Field Education Options Students may design their field education program in consultation with the director of field education from a wide variety of options to fit their unique calling, past experience, gifts, and family situation. Field education block time assignments vary in duration and intensity and receive varying amounts of credit. Each spring churches and agencies from all over North America as well as overseas apply to the seminary for a summer intern. Students may review these applications and indicate their preferences. Assignments are made based on these preferences by the director of field education in consultation with the Admissions and Standards Committee.
Every attempt is made to meet the educational and family needs of each student.
These assignments usually provide exposure to all aspects of ministry with a focus in one area. Housing and utilities, and travel to and from the field are provided by the placement. In January and February, churches and agencies from throughout North America as well as overseas missions apply to the seminary for a year-long intern. The field education office sets up an interview schedule for applying churches and agencies, and students may interview with as many as they choose. Placements are made as much as possible through a standard calling system where the church or agency issues a call to the student of its choice.