InMinistry MDiv Program Design:
The InMinistry MDiv option allows students to experience work-embedded theological education prior to their arrival for the Andrews campus. Prerequisites such as placement tests and language proficiency are delayed until students are doing their on-campus residency. The InMinistry MDiv is a three-year pre-campus program that alternates between live intensives @ Andrews & internet community modules.
Unique InMinistry advantages :
- Pre-course preparation
- Immediately applicable coursework
- Occasional post-class projects customized to your ministry context
- Use of portfolios
- Mentorships
- Modular design, such which are:
- #1: Foundations for Formation
- #2: Formation that Grounds
- #3: Formation that Connects
- #4: Formation for Identity
- #5: Formation through Leadership
- #6: Formation Beyond Boundaries
- Coursework is contextualized. While you can expect an advanced theological degree to include extensive reading and writing, presenters concentrate on relating class subject matter to your unique ministry setting.
- Post-class portfolios are evaluated for completeness including: steps toward implementation, personal reaction and reflection taking into consideration time, place, position, and receptivity.
- Learning is collegial. InMinistry places a high premium on group cohesiveness, interaction and learning. Your cohort may be your lifeline both now and in years to come. Treasure their uniqueness and commitment to the call of ministry.
- Post-class contact between teacher and seminarian is expected to maintain a sense of familiarity and helpfulness in answering questions, as well as keeping accountability and interest level high. It is expected that teachers will occasionally include phone contact to supplement electronic communication.
- On-line course outlines, though slightly modified at class time, are included on this website to offer preliminary information as a handy reference for students, mentor and employers.
- InMinistry classes occur 2x per year at most NAD college/university sites.
Self-motivated Learning:
InMinistry is a vast departure from traditional classroom learning models, with motivation and drive arising from the context of actual ministry application and passion. The bottom line - you and your ministry setting must be the driving force in your passion to learn. We encourage participants to...
- Expect Challenge: InMinistry students experience unique challenges relating to time management, priorities, punctuality, and conflicting expectations.
- Respect Your Role: There may be differences in priority expectation between being an Associate, and being THE pastor of a church(s).
- Don't Wait: Procrastinating InMinistry coursework will result in compounding stress and frustration.
- Learn to Multi-task: a key of ministry reality.
- Communicate! Stay in touch with fellow travelers and professors.
- Expect Flexibility: of yourself and InMinistry.
- Fix Problems: Commit to resolving questions and confusion ASAP!
- Use your Mentor: This ministry partner is for your encouragement and accountability.
Schedule
Notice:
** All international students, including Canadians, entering the US to take InMinistry classes, even for a couple of days, are required to come on a student visa. In order to get a student visa one needs an I-20. In order to receive the I-20 the student must be accepted as a regular student and have a budget sheet approved (contact Mrs. Silmara Ferreira at Silmara@andrews.edu). Canadian citizens do not need a visa but need the I-20 to present at the border.
Without the proper documentation, students will not be able to register or attend classes. Unfortunately, students of programs like the MAPMin or MDiv InMinistry programs, will need a new I-20 every time they come for a session. Every time a new I-20 is issued there is a fee called the I-901 SEVIS fee that needs to be paid directly to the government in the amount of $100 (instructions on how to pay will be sent with the I-20).