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领域的教育 Courses

Each master’s degree at North Park 的ological 神学院 includes a 领域的教育 component as a companion to your academic coursework. We believe these are essential elements in your preparation for vocational ministry. 的 需求 vary by degree, 但, 至少, all students will take Vocational Excellence and complete a cultural competency module.

Vocational Excellence

Required for all degree-seeking students, this intensive course focuses on issues of vocational identity and healthy professional patterns. This course should be taken in your first year. 了解更多.

实习

An internship can be one of your most important 神学院 experiences as you discern your gifts and call to ministry. Your internship should include a broad range of ministry experiences that align with your vocational aspirations. Degree programs vary in their 需求 for this 领域的教育 experience. 了解更多.

Cultural Competency Module

Required for all degree-seeking students, the cultural competence module (CCM) is designed to help students develop cross-cultural knowledge, 技能, 和敏感. 了解更多.

Clinical Pastoral Education

Clinical pastoral education (CPE) is a supervised experience that typically occurs in a clinical setting where you will encounter individuals in crisis. This may be a hospital, 临终关怀, or urban ministry site, depending on your goals and call to ministry. This valuable educational experience is recommended for anyone that is pursuing a call to congregational ministry or chaplaincy. 了解更多.

的ological Reflection Module

的 theological reflection module (TRM) provides an important opportunity for processing your 领域的教育 and other ministry experiences. You’ll also receive valuable peer and faculty feedback as you make your final preparations to begin vocational ministry. 了解更多.