STMM 5570 - Ministerial and Theological Integration I

3 credit hours
Formerly - STMM 557

This course sequence (STMM 557, 558, 559) combines two critical elements: 1) a supervised field experience or internship in ministry and 2) a weekly class. The internship provides the student with the opportunity to apply academic understanding in a ministerial setting. The course sequence provides students an opportunity to reflect on their ministry and enhance their intra- and inter-personal skills. The course work focuses on each student’s ability to integrate core competencies as well as create personal professional goals. In the class setting, students will use various theological reflection models as well as group and one-to-one interaction to reflect on ministerial experiences. In STMM 557, students explore ministry as vocation, their “call” to ministry as private, public (community of faith) and divine. Students develop a sense of individual identity and professional integrity as they engage in the practice of ministry.

Prerequisite Course: STMM 5530, STMM 5540 and STMM 5600