In preparation for internship, M.Div. students will have completed a minimum of 40 term hours of course work, including but not limited to the following:

• Two courses in required biblical studies (six hours)
• The Church in Its Social Context (three hours)
• Christian Heritage I and II (six hours)
• Introduction to Theology (three hours)
• Interpretation of the Christian Message (six hours)
• Introduction to Preaching (three hours)
• Word and Worship (three hours)
• Spiritual Formation requirement (one hour)

United Methodist students, of whom six term hours in United Methodist history, doctrine, and polity are required by the Book of Discipline, are advised to take these courses prior to internship if possible. Students from other traditions are also advised to be familiar with their denomination's history, doctrine and polity before doing internship. 

 

C.M.M. students must have completed at least two semesters of seminary and 19 term hours of course work (at least 12 of those hours from Perkins), including (but not limited to) the following:

• The Church in Its Social Context (three hours)
• Introduction to Theology (three hours)
• One course in required biblical studies (three hours)
• Spiritual Formation requirement (one hour)

In addition, C.M.M. students in the Christian Education track must have completed CE-7304, The Church’s Educational Ministry; at least one additional Christian Education course is recommended before internship. C.M.M. students in the Urban Ministry track are expected to have demonstrated prior involvement in urban ministry outside of normal coursework and, if possible, to have taken XS-7302, Issues in Urban Ministry, or XS-8332, Contemporary Issues in Urban Ministry.