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Christian Ministries

Internship Information for the Following Majors

  • Early Adult Ministry
  • Children and Family Ministry
  • Ministry
  • Pastoral Ministry
  • Youth and Family Studies

Internship Qualifications

  • Senior standing (90+ credits)
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • In good academic & disciplinary standing

Pre-requisites

  • MIN 2216
  • MIN 3205
  • MIN 3216
  • MIN 3231

Two ministry internships are required!
MIN 4991 and 4992 are required for graduation. They may be at the same location or different locations. However, if taken at the same location, the second internship must differ from the first. You must register separately for each internship even if you take them at the same location during the same semester.

Faculty Supervisor

Rick Thoman, rcthoman@nwc.edu

Course Codes

MIN 4991 & 4992

Hours

Internships require a minimum of 100 hours each (50 hours per credit). The hours may include time spent in class or in preparing, praying, discussing anything pertaining to this internship. No more than eight hours can be logged in one day. Your focus needs to be on ministry and on making a difference in people's lives, not on getting by with the least amount of time or effort possible.

Number of Credits

Two credits for each internship

Christian Ministry Internship Specifics

  • You must discuss the internship and receive approval from Dr. Thoman before you accept the position.
  • Submit a completed Field Experiences Learning Agreement to the Christian Ministries Internship Coordinator in NAZ 4139.

Structure of MIN 4991/4992

  • Class meets Tuesday morning at 7:40 a.m. with Dr. Thoman during the fall and spring semesters.
  • Mentor: Intern must meet with their site mentor at least three times per semester. Intern must generate a summary report of each meeting written and submit it to their faculty supervisor.
  • Project focusing on your church or ministry including the mission statement, organizational structure, curriculumn, etc.
  • 12 reflective journal entries to be shared and discussed with your mentor.
  • Mentor's Final Evaluation (on-line)
  • Intern Final Evaluation (on-line)
  • It is the responsibility of the intern to contact the Field Adviser, Professor Sue Payne, to schedule a field visit. A follow up appointment for intern with Field Adviser is also required.