Contextual Education: MDiv Requirements
Master of Divinity students are required to complete a total of 6 credit hours in Contextual Education.
Preparing for Local Ministry (PLUM)
* First year, two semester course, .5 credit hours per semester
* Small group reflection on ministry and seminary
* Led by area clergy
* Four hours per week service in an approved ministry setting
* Ministry settings may be volunteer or paid
* Fall Semester: Three site visits to agencies and congregations
* Spring semester: Case studies
* Attention to Spiritual Formation
* Theological reflection on ministry
Work in an approved ministry setting is to begin by Oct. 15th when CTX 301 is taken in the fall, and by March 15th when CTX 301 is taken in the Spring.
Engaging in Local Ministries (ELM)
* 2nd or 3rd year, two semester course, 1.5 credit hours per semester
* Team taught by Saint Paul faculty with small group component
* Ten hours per week service in an approved ministry setting
* Ministry settings may be volunteer or paid
* Reflection on ministry with a supervisor
* Fall semester: Engagement in the community of NE Kansas City
* Spring semester: Engagement with students’ ministry settings
* Theological reflection on ministry
* A practical theology model for approaching ministry
* Congregational Studies for understanding faith communities
Students are expected to have their ministry setting in place and approved prior to the first day of the semester.
Immersions
* One 2 credit hour immersion course required
* International: Korea and China, Guatemala, Africa, Brazil, Haiti
* Domestic: Native American, disaster response, monastic, rural, urban,
prison
* Immersion in a culture different from what one has known
* Small group travel and experience
* Led by Saint Paul faculty
* Theological reflection on the experience
* Offered in January, summer, and during break weeks
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