Internship Basics
In the rapidly changing landscape of the church in the world, supervised ministry fosters excellent pastoral and educational leadership. Supervised ministry courses cultivate theological integration through theological reflection and assessment of ministerial practice enhanced by the interaction between students, supervisors, peers, mentoring teams, and the instructor. In many denominations, supervised ministry in a parish setting is an ordination or certification requirement. Approved internship sites for Charlotte and Richmond are listed on our website.
Degree Requirements
M.Div. Degree
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Six credit hours in either a parish or non-parish setting.
M.A.C.E. Degree
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Six credit hours in either a parish or non-parish setting with a specific Christian Education focus.
Dual Degree: M.Div./M.A.C.E.
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Six credit hours in either a parish or non-parish setting.
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Six credit hours in either a parish or non-parish setting with a specific Christian Education focus.
- Internships must be served at two different sites.
M.Div./M.A.P.T.
- Six credit hours in a parish setting and optional CITW199 Community Engagement internship.
M.A.C.E./M.A.P.T.
- Six credit hours in a parish setting with a specific Christian Education focus and optional CITW199 Community Engagement internship.
Student Checklist
Begin this process 2-3 months before registration opens for your internship term.
Have you:
- Thought about your ministerial discernment call? How your internship will enhance your discernment and call?
- Consulted with your instructor concerning your supervised ministry plans?
- Contacted your CPM/BOOM or judicatory representative concerning internship requirements?
- Connected with your site supervisor to discuss the internship and shared the Site Application?
- Filled out your Internship Request Form?
Registration Process
- Have your supervisor submit the site application form to your instructor.
- Submit the internship request form to your instructor.
- Register for your internship in SONIS by the registration deadline.
Contact Us
Dorothee Tripodi
Director of Supervised Ministry and Vocational Planning, Assistant Professor of Supervised Ministry
Richmond
Sung Hee Chang
Director of Supervised Ministry and Vocational Planning, Associate Professor of Supervised Ministry
Charlotte