Practicum Process

Selection

1. After orientation, each student will be directed to the Dean of Student Ministries where the selection of a student ministry practicum can be made.

2. Only a given number of students will be allowed in each practicum. When the number of students in a particular practicum has reached the set limit, then it is the student’s responsibility to choose another available practicum.

3. Students must rotate to a new practicum after two consecutive quarters in a given practicum. It is SUM’s desire that our students obtain a wide variety of ministerial experience through the practicums.

4. Outstation practicums will be limited to second year students and those who already are in full-time ministry. Outstation practicums are approved by the Dean of Student Ministries on a case-by-case basis.

Evaluation

1. Each student will be required to submit a student evaluation form to their practicum leader. Along with the evaluation form, the student is required to submit a 1-2 page typed report giving a summary of the challenges, victories, thoughts, feelings, and attitudes of that week’s practicum experience. The practicum leader will evaluate and grade each student based on the student’s report and observation in the field.

2. The purpose of these forms is to indicate whether or not the student fulfilled the proper requirements for weekly student ministry. All student evaluation forms must be signed by the practicum leader. The student must also sign the evaluation form in order for it to be valid.

3. A student will not receive credit for weekly student ministry unless their evaluation form is handed in at the designated time.

4. Students are only allowed two absences from each practicum. If a student accumulates more than two absences from student ministry, then a grade of failure will be issued to that student.