Field Ministry BCO7900 Mentored Counseling Internship Application Form

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1 Field Ministry BCO7900 Mentored Counseling Internship Application Form Purpose Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary believes that theological education is best done in partnership with the local church. Students gain helpful ministry experience under the mentorship of a qualified practitioner in a church or para-church organization. Students learn to serve the local church and fulfill the Great Commission as they put their academic education into practice. Mentor Requirements 1. The Mentor must have significant experience (i.e., minimum of five years in field of study) and wisdom in the ministry area the student is studying. In addition, he or she must have obtained a minimum of the Masters degree in the field in which the student will be supervised from an accredited school. (n.b., Only on rare occasions are Southeastern Faculty and Staff considered for approval and should therefore not be considered as potential Mentors.) 2. The Mentor must be willing to mentor/train the student in a way that honors and does not contradict Southeastern s confessional documents: the Abstract of Principles, the Baptist Faith and Message (2000), the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and the Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. The Field Ministry Office must have a signed copy of the Affirmation of Southeastern s Core Competencies and Confessional Statements on file for each approved mentor. These confessional documents and statements can be found at: 3. The Mentor must complete the online training and submit a current resume to the Field Ministry Office to be certified as a Mentor. This certification must be updated every three (3) years. 4. The Mentor must have read (or be reading) all of the assigned materials for the class. 5. The Mentor must be willing to read and evaluate all work assigned to the student as well as complete periodic evaluations of the student during the mentorship/internship. 6. The Mentor must be willing to mentor the student in weekly meetings and counseling ministry through the duration of the internship. This includes the development of a schedule of readings and assignments and offering guidance and instruction. 1 F i e l d M i n i s t r y M e n t o r e d C o u n s e l i n g I n t e r n s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n

2 BCO7900 Mentored Internship Application Instructions A student may enter into a Mentored Internship with an approved Mentor in order to earn credit equivalent to the practicum courses in the biblical counseling degrees (BCO7503) at SEBTS. The Mentor and student are to submit the following as part of the application process: (1) Completed Application (2) Resume of requested mentor (3) Affirmation of SEBTS Core Competencies and Confessional Documents (4) Syllabus for the mentorship (see the enclosed BCO7900 Mentored Internship Syllabus Guidelines) Please return all of these to: Dr. Steven P. Wade Field Ministry Coordinator Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary P.O. Box 1889 Wake Forest, NC [email protected] 2 F i e l d M i n i s t r y M e n t o r e d C o u n s e l i n g I n t e r n s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n

3 Field Ministry Mentored Counseling Internship Application Form Date of Application: Student name: SEBTS I.D. # Name of Church/Organization: Requested Mentor: Position/Title: Address: Phone: Practicum Course(s) this Counseling Internship replaces: BCO7503 Practicum 3 *A Mentored Counselling Internship can in some cases replace Practicum 2 (BCO7502), such as when a counseling internship is done at a distance. If you are applying to replace BCO7502, please explain why an exception should be made in your case. The Field Ministry Office will evaluate all exceptions individually. Semester(s) in which the Mentored Internship will take place: (n.b., student may only replace one practicum in any given semester) Student's Signature: Mentor s Signature: Field Ministry Coordinator Approval: Date: 3 F i e l d M i n i s t r y M e n t o r e d C o u n s e l i n g I n t e r n s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n

4 This application along with the required supporting documents must be returned no later than three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which the student expects to participate in the mentored internship. The Field Ministry Coordinator may contact the Mentor to set up an interview and answer any questions. Once the application, Mentor and syllabus are approved the student will be enrolled in BCO7900 Mentored Internship and the requested Mentor will be contacted. Dr. Steven P. Wade Field Ministry Coordinator Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary P.O. Box 1889 Wake Forest, NC F i e l d M i n i s t r y M e n t o r e d C o u n s e l i n g I n t e r n s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n

5 Open Letter to Mentor Dear Mentor: Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! You have been requested as a Mentor for one of our students at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each student is required to have a field ministry experience as part of their degree. Southeastern believes that your role in the life and ministry preparation of our students is vital. Paul instructs Timothy, What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also (2 Tim 2:2, ESV). Southeastern s mission is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the Church and fulfill the Great Commission and we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with you to accomplish this mission. To that end, I want to make you aware of what is expected of a mentor so that you can make an informed decision. First, the Mentor must have significant experience (i.e., minimum of five years vocational ministry experience) and wisdom in the ministry and have obtained a minimum of the Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary or a Masters degree in the field in which the student will be supervised. Second, the Mentor must be willing to teach in accordance with and not contrary to Southeastern s confessional documents: the Abstract of Principles, the Baptist Faith and Message (2000), the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and the Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (these documents can be found on our website ( Third, the Mentor must be willing to help develop and supervise the student in counseling ministry for a minimum of 12 weeks. This will include formally evaluating the student s progress and making suggestions. Finally, the Mentor will assign and discuss reading assignments relative to the mentorship. With that in mind, I want to encourage you and thank you for your willingness to consider this opportunity to pour your life into this student. As you teach and model the life of a Christian counselor you are impacting the next generation of counselors! If I can be of any service to you or if you have any questions about the Mentored Internship, please do not hesitate to contact me. God bless. Servant of the King, Dr. Steven P. Wade Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology Field Ministry Coordinator 5 F i e l d M i n i s t r y M e n t o r e d C o u n s e l i n g I n t e r n s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n

6 AFFIRMATION OF SOUTHEASTERN S CORE COMPETENCIES AND CONFESSIONAL STATEMENTS In keeping with seminary policy, voluntary Mentors who assist students in field ministry placements are asked to affirm their agreement to honor and not teach/mentor contrary to Southeastern Seminary s Core Competencies and confessional statements the Abstract of Principles and the Baptist Faith and Message and two additional doctrinal statements the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and the Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. As a Mentor, I have read and can without reservation commit to honor and not contradict the Core Competencies of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, the Abstract of Principles, the Baptist Faith and Message (2000), the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, and the Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood as I mentor and train students relative to this class. Mentor Signature Date Mentor s Name Title/Position: Address Zip Phone Number 6 F i e l d M i n i s t r y M e n t o r e d C o u n s e l i n g I n t e r n s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n

7 Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary BCO7900 Mentored Counseling Internship Syllabus Guidelines This document is meant to guide the Student and the Mentor in the development of the counseling mentorship for the course BCO7900 Mentored Counseling Internship. When you complete your syllabus for this course, it must be returned to the Field Ministry Office no later than three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which the student will complete the internship. The Field Ministry Office will contact the Mentor with approval or revisions before the beginning of the semester. If you have any questions or need any further assistance in the development of a syllabus please contact the Field Ministry Office Internship Coordinator, Casey Orr at (919) The following should be instrumental in developing your syllabus for this class and must be included at the beginning of your syllabus: SEBTS Mission: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary seeks to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. SEBTS Core Competencies: (1) Spiritual Formation Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue an authentically Christian way of life, manifested by trust in God, obedience to Christ s commands, and love of God and neighbor. (2) Biblical Exposition Demonstrate the ability to properly and effectively interpret, apply, and communicate the Scriptures. (3) Theological Integration Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply the doctrines of Christianity to life and ministry. (4) Ministry Preparation Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and Christian disposition necessary for ministry and leadership in the church and the world. (5) Critical Thinking and Communication Demonstrate the ability to think critically, argue persuasively, and communicate clearly. Every class at SEBTS has the development of these Core Competencies as its goal. SEBTS Course Description BCO7900 Mentored Counseling Internship is a counseling experience in an appropriate field setting with an approved supervisor. 7 F i e l d M i n i s t r y M e n t o r e d C o u n s e l i n g I n t e r n s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n

8 The Syllabus for the Mentored Internship should include the following: OBJECTIVES The student and the Mentor should collaborate on the counseling mentorship and write out the goal and specific objectives for the mentorship based on the Core Competencies of SEBTS (see above). This is a vital part of the syllabus and must be included for the syllabus to be accepted. ASSIGNMENTS Each student is expected to be involved in a minimum of 45 hours of counseling ministry as assigned by the Mentor (in addition to the mentorship meetings). These hours may include direct observation of counseling with the Mentor but must include a minimum of 20 hours of counseling with the student as the primary counselor. The syllabus should reflect this requirement. Each student must be assigned a minimum of 12 pages of writing. This can include verbatims (detailed reports of counseling sessions), homework handouts, etc. The syllabus should reflect this requirement and the due dates should be reflected on a Course Schedule. Reading o SEBTS requires each student to read the following works: Counseling Mentorship (replacing Practicum 3) Counseling the Hard Cases by Stuart Scott and Heath Lambert (2012) o In addition to the above, the Mentor must assign a minimum of 300 pages of reading in the area of counseling. Both the SEBTS requirements and the mentor s assigned reading must be included in the syllabus. Due dates for these books should be set by the Mentor and reflected in a Course Schedule. o The student should be assigned a writing assignment on the reading required by the Mentor. For example, a 4-5 page summary/analysis (3-4 page summary, 1-2 analysis) of the work(s). Due dates for this assignment should be reflected in a Course Schedule. MENTORSHIP The Mentor is responsible to set up counseling supervision meetings for each student. These meetings should generally be in person and equal no less than 15 hours of face-time over the course of the semester (i.e., 1 hour per week for 15 weeks). The schedule for these meetings should be reflected in a Course Schedule. COURSE SCHEDULE The Mentor (along with the student) must develop a schedule that covers the entire semester, including mentor meetings, topics and due dates for reading and other assignments as well as any significant events required during the field experience. Use the example Course Schedule template below or something similar. CHECKLIST These elements must be included somewhere in the syllabus: - SEBTS Mission, Core Competencies, and Course Description as shown above - A brief description statement on the focus of the internship, including what the student hopes to gain from the experience. - Statement that the student will do 45 hours of counseling ministry, with a minimum of 20 hours of counseling with the student as the primary counselor. - A minimum of 12 pages of writing assignments, including a critical book review(s) of Field Ministry Office assigned reading. State what the assignments are, including minimum page requirements, and due dates. - One hour weekly meetings with your mentor (15 hours total) in statement form and/or reflected in the Course Schedule portion of the syllabus. - List of the required reading with authors, including due dates reflected in the Course Schedule. 8 F i e l d M i n i s t r y M e n t o r e d C o u n s e l i n g I n t e r n s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n

9 - A Course Schedule including mentor meetings, topics and due dates for reading and other assignments, as well as any significant events required during the field experience (example template below). NOTES: (1) A syllabus must be completed and returned to the Field Ministry Coordinator no later than 3 weeks prior to the beginning of the semester at [email protected]. (2) The Mentor is responsible to grade all assigned work and return it to the Field Ministry Coordinator no later than 1 week after the last day of the semester at: SEBTS c/o Field Ministry Office P.O. Box 1889 Wake Forest, NC (3) The Mentor must complete the Student Evaluation of the student prior to the final grade being assigned. The evaluation can be completed at: (4) The intern must complete a self-evaluation form before the last day of the semester. The selfevaluation form can be completed at: 9 F i e l d M i n i s t r y M e n t o r e d C o u n s e l i n g I n t e r n s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n

10 Sample Schedule Template Date Topic Reading Assignment Assignment Due Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week F i e l d M i n i s t r y M e n t o r e d C o u n s e l i n g I n t e r n s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n