Internship Regulations

I. Basis and Positioning

Practical training is a core component of the theological education at this institution, belonging to "experiential theological education."

The internship education program is conducted in accordance with the college's academic regulations, teaching rules, and relevant regulations of the Pastoral Education Department. The college emphasizes the following regarding internship education: 1.

1. Continuity: Spanning the semester and summer break, rather than accumulating scattered hours; 2. Formative: Emphasizing spiritual life, character, and calling.

3. Reflective: Combining theory, practice and theological reflection; 4. Measurable: Possessing clear learning outcomes and evaluation mechanisms.

II. Internship Education Objectives

1. To assist students in applying theological knowledge to pastoral, missionary, and service work, and to cultivate their integration skills.

2. To foster the maturity of students' spiritual life, character, and attitude towards service.

3. Guide students to engage in theological reflection in real-world settings and to identify calling and gifts.

4. Establish partnerships between our institute and churches/organizations to promote mutual growth.

III. Overall Framework of Internship Education

Our college's internship program includes a 9-month in-term internship each year and a 2-month summer internship each year.

The training phase, its input methods, and educational objectives are explained below:

1. Internship during the semester (September – May)

Students undertake continuous internships within the same church or institution, dedicating four fixed time slots per week, totaling 12-15 hours.

At that time, each academic year lasts 9 months; through long-term, low-density, and stable participation, pastoral/missionary observation skills are developed.

International ministry experience. The internship covers pastoral care, teaching, preaching, caregiving, and church administration, and includes formative training.

Supervision and feedback. Internships for Master of Missions students can involve participation in church-based mission work, inter-church mission organizations, or...

Workplace evangelism, establishing evangelistic groups and organic churches, and completing formative supervision and reflection records.

2. Summer Internship (July–August)

Students will undertake a two-month full-time internship in the same internship site or an approved internship site, with each week...

Five days, totaling 40 hours. This phase emphasizes demonstrating a high level of commitment, integrating capabilities, and summarizing.

Sexual assessment. Students are also encouraged to undertake short-term missionary internships during the summer, which can be in their own culture, neighboring cultures, or cross-cultural settings.

The teaching process includes pre-departure preparation, on-site service, and post-departure summative evaluation and theological reflection.

IV. Internship Credit Allocation Method

The allocation of internship credits in our college is determined based on the design and assessment of the internship engagement type and learning process, taking into account continuity and integration.

The focus is on quality and measurability, not just on the number of hours. The entire internship program emphasizes the development and stabilization of practical pastoral skills.

Based on the established rhythm, the internship credit allocation method is as follows:

1. Master of Arts in Taoism (M. Div): Three academic years of semester-long internships, 1 credit per academic year, totaling 3 credits over 3 years; plus two summer internships.

The internship is 1 credit per session, 2 credits for two sessions, for a total of 5 credits.

2. Master of Mind (M. Min): Two academic years of mid-term internships, 1 credit per academic year, for a total of 2 credits over 2 years; plus one summer internship, 1 credit, for a total of 3 credits.

3. Master of Concierge Studies (M. Miss): One academic year mid-term internship, 1 credit, and one summer internship, 1 credit, for a total of

It is worth 2 credits.

Integration and Assessment: Students must complete the requirements of the overall internship module, including an internship log, a theological reflection report, and school and field-related tasks.

Credits will only be awarded after the domain supervision and evaluation, and the summary report, confirming that the overall learning outcomes have been achieved. Students who do not complete the full-time internship during the semester or summer are considered to have not completed their internship education and will not be awarded full credits.

V. Scope of Internship Content for Short-Term Missionary Work

Short-term mission work is one form of internship in the field of mission studies, applicable to Master of Mission Studies programs, and can also be approved as a Master of Taoism program or...

Summer internship opportunities for Master of Minority Studies students. The internship content must clearly define ministry roles, supervisory mechanisms, and reflection requirements; it must not...

For visits or observation only.

1. Internship programs available during short-term job fairs (select only, not all).

(1) Missionary and Outreach Work

☉Community or cross-cultural gospel outreach

☉ Evangelism, Visits and Gospel Activities

☉Support for mission sites or churches

(2) Teaching and training

☉ Bible teaching, discipleship training, small group leadership

Training courses for children, teenagers, or adults.

☉Assistance with training of coworkers or leaders

(3) Church and Institutional Ministry

☉Administrative and project assistance for mission organizations

☉Planning and execution of missionary activities, camps, or ministries

☉Support for church planting, expansion, or ministry development

(4) Cross-cultural learning and research

☉ Cross-cultural observation and cultural analysis

☉ Missionary Situation Research and Field Recording

☉Research and reflection on mission strategies or issues

2. Basic Requirements for Short-Term Missions

(1) Possess clear internship objectives and job descriptions.

(2) An on-site supervision or liaison supervision mechanism is in place.

(3) Complete the internship log or service record

(4) Submission of the post-return summary report and theological reflection

(5) Short-term mission internships must have actual service content, be supervised and measurable in order to be included in the internship credit recognition.

VI. Scope of Internship (including but not limited to)

1. Preaching and worship service (participation, observation, and feedback)

2. Teaching and Discipleship Training

3. Livestock care and visits

4. Church administration and ministry planning

5. Youth/Children/Education Ministry

6. Preaching/Cross-cultural ministry

7. Participation in projects or holiday ministries

The specific requirements for each academic program are outlined in a separate "Internship Checklist" and "Minimum Standards for Summer Internships," which clearly specify the requirements for summer internships.

The intensity of Xi's input, the projects he serves, the minimum output, and the evaluation methods are used as a common basis for students, supervisors, and interviewers.

VII. Supervision and Evaluation Mechanism

1. The internship is jointly overseen by school supervisors and site supervisors.

2. Conduct at least two supervisory meetings each semester (either in person or online).

3. Assessment methods include formative assessment (process feedback, internship log) and summative assessment (final report and evaluation form).

4. Grades are recorded as "P (Pass)" or "F (Fail)" and are not included in the average grade.

VIII. Internship Application and Administrative Procedures

1. Students should submit a draft of their internship application in the semester preceding their internship.

2. After review by the Pastoral Affairs Department, the content will be confirmed jointly with the internship church/organization.

3. After approval by the Pastoral Education Committee, school supervisors will be formally assigned.

4. Students must register for courses and pay internship-related fees in accordance with regulations.

IX. Leave, Changes, and Exemptions from Repairs

1. The internship shall not be arbitrarily terminated or the venue changed during the internship period.

2. Leave of absence must be applied for in advance in accordance with regulations, with a maximum of two leave requests.

3. Pastors with pastoral experience may apply for exemption from certain internships, but must make up the credits by taking courses related to practical theology.

10. Specific Guidelines for Summer Internships

The summer internship serves as the "summary phase" of our college's integrated internship program, aiming to assess whether students can maintain a high level of engagement.

Next, integrate pastoral/missionary knowledge and skills and assume practical responsibility.

1. Internship type: (8 weeks in total)

(1) Pastoral/organizational internship,

(2) Cross-cultural/short-term mission internship.

2. Core Internship Focus (not limited to a single ministry):

(1) Preaching/Information Sharing (Practical Responsibility and Feedback)

(2) Teaching and Discipleship

(3) Livestock care and visits

(4) Administrative or ministry planning involvement

(5) Propaganda or outreach ministry (subject to change depending on the venue)

3. Internship requirements:

(1) Weekly fixed internship log

(2) At least one supervisory meeting (during the summer).

(3) Complete the mid-term review and final summary report.

4. The principle of differences in school system:

(1) Master of Divinity and Master of Pastoral Studies: Must include the integrated responsibility of preaching, teaching and pastoral care.

(2) Master of Missions: can be replaced by an equivalent cross-cultural or workplace missions program, but must complete theological reflection and evaluation.

The minimum number of times and verification indicators for each item are listed in the appendix of the "Summer Internship Verification Checklist" as the basis for implementation.

XI. Supplementary Provisions

The Animal Husbandry Department is responsible for interpreting and implementing these regulations.

Any matters not covered herein shall be revised by the Pastoral Committee and submitted to the Executive Council for review.