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Overview of Field Education at IPS

About IPS: The Institute of Pastoral Studies (IPS) educates adults for professional ministry, spiritual development and faith-based leadership in other professions. Through their course of study and their spiritual formation, students develop real-world knowledge and skills in theological reflection, in ministerial practice and in ethical judgment. (www.luc.edu/ips)

6 Degree Programs offered through the Institute of Pastoral Studies (IPS)

Every degree requires one or two semesters of field experience, where students exercise and develop degree-related leadership skills in community agencies under supervision.

During Field Ed semesters:

Typical hours per semester at a field site:     250-350 (depending on degree)

Average weekly commitment at site:             2-3 days; 12-15 hours

Required on-site supervision:                        1 hour per week focused on student’s learning goals

Additional IPS group supervision:                  Student participates in 2 ½ hours per week* small group reflection seminar (5-6 students) led by faculty supervisor

                                                                                        *MAPC pastoral practicum meets every other week

Degree                                                 Field Ed/Internship requirements           IPS Course                          Credits

M.Div. (Master of Divinity)            500 hour  field experience                           2^nd yr Fall                             3

                                                                                                                                2^nd yr Spring                        3

M.A. Pastoral Counseling             100 hour pastoral practicum                        2^nd yr Fall                             1.5

                                                                                                                                2^nd yr Spring                        1.5

                                                    600 hour counseling internship                           Final yr Fall                           3

                                                                                                                                Final yr Spring                      3                                                                                                                                            

M.A. Pastoral Studies                   250 hour field experience                            2^nd yr Fall                             3             

M.A. Religious Education              250 hour field experience                            2^nd yr Fall                             3

M.A. Social Justice and

Community Development            250 hour internship (in region)                  Final yr Fall                           3

                                                   Additional semester for certain students:

                                                   250 hour internship (in region)                  Final yr Spring                      3             

                                                                Or

                                                   250 hour internship (international)          Summer after 1^st yr             3

                                                   (currently in development)

M.A. Spirituality                                                (see Fr. Steve Krupa, skrupa@luc.edu for current info)

Process of getting a Field Education/internship placement:

1. Participate in orientation and preparation sessions the year prior to your first Field Education semester.
2. Students are not placed at sites. However, they are given abundant support in identifying, applying to, and interviewing at appropriate sites. This is an opportunity to develop skills that will be transferred to seeking post-graduate professional employment.

Responsibilities of field site supervisor:

1. Participate in a supervisor orientation with IPS faculty
2. Dedicate one hour per week for supervision with student, focusing on student’s learning agenda
3. Provide student with  reasonable orientation to site and staff
4. Oversee that student is given meaningful leadership responsibilities, related to the skills the student wishes to develop, and adequate support structures
5. Complete a formal written student evaluation at the end of each semester of internship

Qualities of effective field site supervisor:

1. Experienced practitioner in the arena
2. Willing to invest time and attention in reflective conversation with student
3. Capacity to guide student’s development of relevant leadership skills, giving specific and constructive feedback.
4. Capacity to accompany student in mutual learning.

For further information:

Contact Diane Maloney, DMin, IPS Director of Field Education at dmalon1@luc.edu or 312/915-7492.

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