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Internship

Internship is an opportunity for students to learn practical ministry skills in a safe, learning environment. Under the supervision to a skilled minister, students engage in practical learning experiences that are designed to shape and prepare them for service to the Church. In class, students engage in a theological reflection process with peers to explore ministry issues. Students take two quarters of Internship (SM 401 and SM 402) in a local church or ministry.

All students must complete the online SM 401a Internship Information Session prior to registering for Internship I or Internship II. This online information session is available from each Winter quarter to help students prepare for their Internship experience. Students who are planning to take Internship in 2013-2014 should complete the online Internship Information session.

How to Apply for Internship for 2013-2014

1. Register for SM401a Internship Information Session via the student portal. This course is available during the Winter quarter and must be completed by the end of the Winter quarter.

2. Pre-register for SM 401 Internship I and SM 401 Internship II by the registration due date for Fall 2013.

3. Turn in the appropriate appendices by their due dates. Late appendices will not be accepted.

Internship Appendices’ Due Dates for 2013 -2014

*March 15, 2013 by midnight*	Complete the Internship Information Session online, turn in assignments, and complete quizzes on Moodle. *If this is not completed on time in full, you will not be permitted to take Internship in 2013-2014.
*May 3, 2013 by 4:30 pm*	All students planning to take Internship in the following academic year need to turn in the completed Appendix A: Internship Information. Students who wish to apply for summer internships also need to turn in Appendix B: Creating the Learning Covenant. *If this is not completed on time in full, you will not be permitted to take Internship in 2013-2014.
*May 10, 2013*	*For Summer internships only:* The Supervised Ministry office will confirm with all students if the Internship site and supervisor have been approved. *If this is not completed on time in full, you will not be permitted to take Internship in 2013-2014.
*May 31, 2013*	The Supervised Ministry office will confirm with all students if the Internship site and supervisor have been approved. If your site or supervisor is not approved, the student will need to locate another site or supervisor before August 1, 2013. Note: Before you start completing any internship hours, please make sure your site and your Internship Supervisor are approved by the Supervised Ministry Office. This approval process starts after turning in your Appendix A materials and your Internship Supervisor's Application to Mentor.
*August 1, 2013 by 4:30 pm*	Students completing Internship hours during the Fall and Winter terms need to turn in Appendix B: Creating the Learning Covenant. *If this is not completed on time in full, your final grade for Internship I will be decreased by one point per day it is late.
*August 26, 2013*	Learning Covenants will be either approved or returned for revisions.
*September 9, 2013 by 4:30 pm*	Final revisions due to the seminary, if requested. *If this is not completed on time in full, your final grade for Internship I will be decreased by one point per day it is late.
*September 20, 2013*	Approvals or further revisions given by the Supervised Ministry Office. If the Learning Covenant is not approved by this date, the Supervised Ministry Office and the student will negotiate next steps.