Preparing for Ministry: A Practical Guide to Theological Field Education

by George M. Hillman Jr. (editor)

Most seminaries now require their students to get real world training by way of supervised theological field education. This volume presents the wide array of issues that must be understood in order to integrate theological education and practical ministry, including the importance of theological field education, its purpose and challenges, the need for flexibility in meeting different students' needs, and the resources available to create a meaningful and educational experience.

368 pages, Paperback

First published November 3, 2008

Reviews

[Anna Webb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Content is fine. My primary issue with this book is it misses the mark on usability. No ministry leader I know has the time to read 350+ pages on supervising an intern.

Each chapter could have been a one-page blog post.

[C.H.E. Sadaphal · Rating 3 out of 5]

The bottom line: An easy-to-follow guide for those without any direction and who seek exact prescriptions and clear structure in organizing their theological field experiences.

Seminary usually involves time spent in the classroom in addition to “clinical” time spent in the field, or serving in ministry in some capacity. This book is a blueprint on how to navigate the transition from the classroom to practical ministry and highlights all the idiosyncrasies that require understanding to make this transition successful.

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