For Students
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“The Field Education program is an amazing opportunity for students to discern their vocational calling with an experienced minister who can affirm their unique gifts in ministry.” Rev. Paige Martin, Assistant Director Office of Field Education, Duke Divinity School |
As part of the Field Education program, each student commits to:
- Explore ministerial roles and identity, work to clarify and test his or her call, build and strengthen skills for ministry
- 40 hours per week of preparation and presence for a 10-week summer placement
- 13-15 hours weekly of preparation and presence for a 30-week academic year placement
There are five opportunities during the M.Div. degree program to complete the two required Field Education placements:
- Academic Year I
- Summer I
- Academic Year II (middler year)*
- Summer II
- Academic Year III
While students are required to complete two units (credits) of Field Education, students may choose to complete up to three Divinity School-funded placements. Students may also complete their Field Education requirements through a self-initiated placement (funded or unfunded), as well as through a unit of approved Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), for a total of up to five Field Education placements.
International Field Education opportunities are also available. The program includes internships in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Peru, Brazil, South Africa, and Uganda.
Review the Field Education Policies & Procedure Manual and learn more about the student’s role including:
- The Assignment Process
- Credit Requirements
- Unit Requirements for Field Education Placement
- The Process for Receiving Field Education Credit
- Reflection Group Meetings
- Student Qualifications & Prerequisites for Placement
- Guidelines for Student Behavior During a Field Ed Placement