This may be in the form of a paper, test, or oral report. The M.Div. degree is made up of 48 learning group offerings. A portfolio system is used to document achievement. Some students may need more offerings than others. Learners are responsible for portfolio development according to guidelines that are provided.
Students write reflective papers that present case studies of ministry challenges or opportunities.
At each meeting a student reads his or her paper. The group members discuss the papers and provide support for one another. The meeting is closed by the mentor, who provides a concluding summary and recommendations. Mentoring Groups change periodically.