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Field Education Information for Supervisors
General Instructions
The Seminary encourages students to use their employment for its educational possibilities, and we encourage churches and agencies seeking assistance to provide opportunities with this in mind. The following form therefore requests brief accounts of the setting, the opportunities for the student, and the supervision that is available.
The cover sheet will be filed separately so that access to the information can be controlled. The last two pages will be copied and posted, and the original will be kept on file in the Field Education Office. Additional information such as detailed job descriptions, brochures, or reports from the church or agency may be supplied and will be kept on file also. Please supply enough information on the form so that the Field Education Office and the inquiring student may have the distinctive details that show this place as a quality opportunity. With few exceptions, the information should be typed.
Position Title
Most students in the field education program are designated as "student assistant" or "student assistant pastor (or minister)." More limited job description titles such as "youth director" or "Christian education assistant" should be used if that is the honest account of what is expected.
"Student pastor" describes a person who is responsible for the ministerial leadership of a church or churches; such positions require the student to reduce the academic load to nine credit hours.
The term "intern" might best be reserved for those half-time to full-time positions which preclude students from devoting their principle attention to classroom study.
Description of the Field Placement Setting
Describe the church or organization, its community, constituency, size, programs of note, and other details that would help one understand the situation. Attach supplementary information, if necessary.
Description of the Opportunities and Responsibilities Intended for the Student
Specify whether or not the student will have full access to the program and experience of the church or will be limited to certain work responsibilities. Indicate whether you think the placement qualifies for the requirements for field education for second-year students by indicating what opportunities there will be for supervised experience in church education, pastoral care, and worship leadership, and preaching. If the position is for a student pastor, indicate the nature of those duties so that a student can anticipate the required reduction in course load.
Description of Supervisory Arrangements
Give brief information about the education, experience, and further credentials of the principal supervisor. Indicate what other elements of supervision will be available, such as task supervisors, local training programs, resource collection, resource persons, a local support committee, etc.
Practical Arrangements
The Seminary recommends a minimum stipend of $300 a month and travel reimbursement at the current IRS rate for regular field education positions. Students are expected to give approximately 10 hours of service on the field each week for this compensation. Travel to and from the field is not to be counted, but time spent in supervisory conferences and preparations directly relating to the tasks to be performed should be included in the hour total.
Policy Statement
The Seminary has an equal employment opportunity policy in accord with faculty action and denominational policy. On April 12, 1962, Pittsburgh Presbytery urged churches to accept students without regard to race or color. Subsequent decisions have extended this policy to eliminate discrimination against women. "The Seminary will not take the initiative in informing an applicant for field education assistance of the race (or sex) of the candidate."
Information and Forms for Supervisors
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