Before beginning the internship, it is the responsibility of the student to identify a field instructor who agrees to supervise the internship. Required Field Education internships may be completed over one, two, three, or a maximum of four semesters. Students are encouraged to consider completing their internship intensively over one semester. However, the student may choose to spread the internship over two, three, or a maximum of four semesters. If the internship is completed outside the Dallas area, arrangements can be made with the Registrar's Office to complete some course work in addition to the internship by independent study.
Local internships require involvement in ministry reflection groups.
Students should take into account the time requirements of the internship when planning their course loads. The purpose of ministry reflection groups is to focus and integrate the ministry experience. The first semester group emphasizes personal assessment for future ministry direction. The second semester facilitates integration through teaching theological reflection in the context of ministry. Any internship may be taken during the summer months.