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Become a Field Education Student

Application period is February 1 through March 16, 2026

* Name

* PTS E-mail address (An automated response will be sent to this address)

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Denominational Affiliation

Physical address

Phone number

In what city/state (generally) will you want to do your field education?

Please describe the kind of placement are you looking for. If you have a specific place in mind, please list the name of the organization, the supervisor, and contact information:

Please upload your resume or type in your relevant professional experience (including dates)

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Please list any ordination/licensure/endorsement that you currently have and the date obtained:

What gifts do you bring to field education ministry?

How would you describe your work style?

What opportunities are you hoping will be available to you at a field education site?

What qualities would you most value in a supervisor?

Where would you like to see yourself professionally in five years?

What skills or practices do you need to develop in your field education experience?

Can you drive to a field education site?

Would you like to disclose any special circumstances that might impact your field education (for example, full-time work, driving constraints, physical or mental health issues)? This is not required.

I affirm that my leadership will be professional at the field education site. Recognizing a diversity of contexts and expectations exist in field education sites, professionalism means I will be timely, dress in ways that are appropriate to the context, meet deadlines, and follow through with assigned tasks.

Yes

No

I affirm that I will meet with my supervisor weekly for an hour of supervision with theological reflection.

Yes

No

Have you ever been sanctioned for misconduct by an ecclesial body or civic authority?

Yes

No

Do you have documentation of police/FBI background checks or clearances within the last five years if the field site requires them?

Yes

No

NOTE: Students who seek placement in medical facilities will provide clearances, proof of vaccinations, a drug screen, and current CPR training.

I will submit the covenant, evaluation and any other required paperwork by the deadlines.

Yes

No

I affirm that I will communicate any challenges and concerns proactively to the supervisor. If there is not resolution, I will contact the field education director for mediation.

Yes

No

PTS Field Education Manual

I will abide by the policies and procedures in the PTS Field Education Manual and the PTS Student Handbook.

Yes

No

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616 North Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone: 412-362-5610

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