Contextual Education
Contextual education takes on new meaning as students are invited to explore their passion for practical ministry in a variety of settings. It is in this phase of the degree program that students learn to be public theologians and reflective pastoral ministry practitioners. Students gain new insights and understandings from mentors, on site-supervisors and faculty, denominational leaders and the context of their internship.
For more information on the individual programs,
please visit their individual webpages.
For the Jobs and Internship page, please go here.
The faculty for this aspect of the degree program is Dr. Richard Cunningham, Assistant Professor and Director of Contextual Education. He joined the School of Theology and Ministry faculty in 1995 and has developed a highly regarded and nationally recognized field education program. Currently he is engaged in a robust research project with church leaders to explore the problematic issues of pastoral ministry as well as "how" the theological school prepares one for the practice of ministry. Dr. Cunningham currently serves on the steering committee of the National Association for Theological Field Education.
Your questions, interest and inquiries about any aspect of the program are welcome.
Joy and Peace,
Dick Cunningham
Faculty, Director of Contextual Education