The Ministerial Practicum is one of the requirements for each program completed at CFBC. It is part of the curriculum, and account for three-credit hours out of the 30 hours required to complete each program. Students are required to serve in their local church or another ministerial program as agreed by the student and the Academic Dean for a minimum of 72 hours. For fourth-year students, at least 50% of their hours should be in service directly related to their major course of study (Pastoral Ministry or Christian Education).
Ministerial Practicum requirements include three forms: A Supervisor Ministerial Practicum Report, A Student Ministerial Practicum Report and a Ministerial Practicum Time Sheet(s). Students Ministerial Practicum will be graded based on the following scale:
- Supervisor Ministerial Practicum Report—25%
- Student Ministerial Practicum Report—25%
- Ministerial Practicum Time Sheet(s)—50%
All forms must be appropriately completed, signed, and submitted to the Academic Dean on the date specified on the Academic Calendar for each program.