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Houston Graduate School of Theology

FE 651/FE 652
Spring 2015, Thursdays, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Professor Herbert Fain
hfain@hgst.edu
The mission of Houston Graduate School of Theology is empowering spiritual
leadership through the intellectual, spiritual, and vocational development
of men and women in order to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ
throughout the world.

I. Course Description:
FE 651 Ministry Practicum, I
Fieldwork in a ministerial setting with supervision and regular meetings for evaluation of
ministry experience and theological reflection, including case reports, regular reviews,
and other materials for learning and growth. Prerequisite PC 501, plus two more 501
introductory courses, and a minimum of 30 credit hours of completed work prior to
enrollment.
FE 652 Ministry Practicum, II
Continued from PC 651, with supervision and meetings for evaluation of ministry
experience and theological reflection, including case histories, a ministry project, and
completion of the learning covenant. Prerequisite FE 651, plus all six 501 introductory
courses, and a minimum of 60 credit hours of completed work prior to enrollment.
II. Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. Integrate biblical studies, theology, and theory with the practice of ministry in a
local setting.
B. Practice theological reflection from ministry experiences.
C. Describe ones ministry S.H.A.P.E. (spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, and
experiences).
D. Discern and articulate ones emerging call to part-time or fulltime ministry.
E. Assess progress in ministry development through evaluation and critical reflection
III. Textbooks
Required Text:
Pyle, William T. & Mary A. Seals. Experiencing Ministry Supervision: A Field-Based
Approach. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1995. ISBN-10: 0-8054-1163-1;
ISBN-13: 978-08054-1163-8.
Pegues, Deborah Smith. 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue: What You Say (and Dont Say)
Will Improve Your Relationships. Eugene: Harvest House Publishers, 2005. ISBN-10: 07369-1560-5; ISBN-13: 978-07369-1560-1.
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Stone, Howard W. & James O. Duke. How to Think Theologically, Third Edition.
Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress Press, 2013. ISBN-10: 0-8006-9932-7; ISBN-13: 97808006-9932-1.
IV. Course Requirements:
A. Each student will serve in an approved, ministry-practicum, beginning one
week after the first class meeting. See the Student Practicum Handbook for forms
to be completed. A supervisory relationship with a pastor or professional person in
the field is of primary importance, serving a significant function as the student
engages in and reflects on ministry and personal growth with the mentor. Students
are expected to participate in 150 hours of serving in the ministry (church-based
or Christian agency). Each student is responsible to follow through with the
mentor that all evaluations and assessments are completed and turned in to the
course instructor. See the Ministry Practicum Handbook. 50%
B. Students will meet weekly on campus to discuss assigned readings and to debrief
in Peer Groups about ministry experiences. Students are expected to attend and
participate in class discussion knowing the content of the required readings,
integrating biblical studies, theology, and theory with the practice of ministry.
Student will write a two page personal response paper for the assigned text books.
10%
C. Each student will complete a ministry S.H.A.P.E. profile that identifies ones
spiritual gifts, heart (passions), abilities, personality, and experiences. The
S.H.A.P.E. profile should be written and printed written as a 1-page outline. 12%
D. Each student will write a 2- to 3-page, double-spaced paper that describes the
students emerging ministry identity and/or call to part-time or fulltime
ministry. This paper should reflect insights from the S.H.A.P.E. profile, practicum
ministry experiences, peer group reflections, and debriefing sessions with the
mentor. 13%
E. Students will write a 3- to 4-page, double-spaced theological reflection paper on
a ministry experience from the practicum. The student is expected to discuss this
experience with the mentor, discerning the theological significance. 15%
VII. Grading Scale
Pass or Fail
VIII. Policies
A. Regular attendance and regular submission of assignments on due dates in syllabus
is expected. Each student must talk to the instructor about circumstances affecting
his or her ability to attend class and complete assignments. Attendance is required
at scheduled classes and at the scheduled start time. Two excused absences will
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not affect the students grade, but more than this will affect the students class
participation grade. The student could lose as much as a letter grade for excessive
tardiness and absences.
B. Work is expected on the due date.
C. Electronic Equipment Usage in Classrooms
It is expected that students will use technology (cell phones, laptop computers,
iPads, etc.) during classes only for the purposes of class work. Therefore, students
should turn off cell phones and refrain from texting and using laptop computers
during classes except for the purposes of taking notes or doing research
specifically authorized by the course instructor. Students who have emergency
needs not covered by this policy must ask for an exception from the course
instructor.
D. Incompletes
In cases of extenuating circumstances, and at the discretion of the Instructor, a student
may request and apply for an extension on all required assignments that are not
completed before the end of the semester or term, subject to a half-letter grade or
more reduction on the final grade (e.g., A to A-; B to B-). If an extension is granted,
the instructor will record a grade of I (Incomplete) and set an extension of time
within which to complete the work that shall not exceed thirty (30) calendar days
from the end of the term. The student is responsible to ensure that all necessary
paperwork is submitted to the Registrars Office by the deadline listed in the school
calendar.
Additional extensions may be granted only by the Provost and only after a student
has petitioned the Provost in writing. If the course work is not completed within the
extended time allotment, the grade of I will be converted to the grade earned by the
student up to that point. A failing grade, or F, will be counted as hours attempted in
computing the grade point average.

E. Plagiarism
Plagiarism is presenting the work of another person as ones own without giving
proper credit for the use of the information. Students must not quote books,
articles, essays, or Internet sites without giving proper credit to the author(s).
Students should guard against plagiarism by crediting the original author through
use of proper citations. Internet plagiarism is a particularly easy and tempting
form of intellectual theft. Cutting and pasting sentences and paragraphs from the
Internet without citations is plagiarism. Failure to cite Internet sources is
plagiarism. Any student who is found guilty of plagiarism is subject to a range of
consequences as outlined below.
1.
If a faculty member suspects plagiarism, the instructor will
investigate. If suspicions are confirmed, the faculty member will present the
evidence to the appropriate Provost as a record of the offense. If the Provost
concurs with the allegations, the following procedures should be implemented
as applicable:
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a.

The faculty member may discuss the offense with


the student following consultation with the Provost, but the student will
meet with the Provost.
b.
For a first offense, the faculty member, in
consultation with the Provost, may give opportunity for a rewrite of the
assignment or may assign a grade of zero for the plagiarized assignment.
c.
For a particularly egregious case of plagiarism on a
major assignment, the consequences could result in automatic failure of
the course.
2.
The student may appeal the above-mentioned decisions of
the faculty member in writing to the Provost.
3.
The second confirmed offense will result in expulsion from
school. The student will be notified by a letter from the Provost. His or her
only opportunity for appeal will be to the President in writing. The Presidents
decision will be final.
F. Turnitin.com
1. All written assignments are subject to required submission to www.turnitin.com
to check for originality and style. The assignments that are required for
submission will be described in the syllabus.
2. Students will create an account at www.turnitin.com. After doing so, the
student will join the course page with the code and password supplied by the
instructor. A list of assignments and due dates will be available on the course
page.
3. Students will submit assignments by the due date and time and may be
required to submit the assignments in a hard copy format.
G. Library Usage
A students ability to get the most out of library resources will enhance the
possibility of earning a high grade in this class. Therefore, students should
consider using, in addition to the HGST library, one or more of the following
libraries.
Houston Public Library Any resident of Texas can obtain a free Houston Public
Library card. Library cardholders have access to all of the books in the library
system as well as the use of free interlibrary loans, meaning that HPL cardholders
can borrow almost any book available. Cardholders can use the librarys website,
www.houstonlibrary.org, to search the catalog and manage interlibrary loans. The
website also contains links to WorldCat and other online databases that will
enhance your research. The HPL location that is closest to HGST, the Collier
Regional Branch (832-393-1740), is located at 6200 Pinemont, which is less than
three miles from campus. A better option would be the newly expanded and
renovated Central Library (832-393-1313), which is located downtown at 500
McKinney. In addition, HPL has many other locations. The HGST library can
give you an application for an HPL library card, or you can print the application
form from their website.
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Fondren Library at Rice University The Fondren Library (713-348-5113) is


located at 6100 Main. Please visit www.rice.edu/fondren for more information.
The procedure for borrowing books at the Fondren Library is, first, go to the
online catalog [www.rice.edu/fondren] to search for available books; second, go
to the HGST library and fill out a form, signed by HGST library personnel, to take
with you to the Fondren Library for each book; third, retrieve the book(s)
yourself; fourth, take the book(s) and the signed form to the circulation desk to
complete checkout (return the yellow copy to the HGST library; when the book(s)
are returned to the Fondren Library, they will indicate so on the pink and gold
copies; return the pink copy to the HGST Library and keep the gold copy for your
records).
Cardinal Beran Library at St Marys Seminarythe home of an extensive
theological library, St Marys Seminary (713-686-4345) is located at 9845
Memorial Drive, only 4.6 miles from HGST. For more information, please visit
http://beran.stthom.edu. The Doherty Library on the main campus of University
of St Thomas is also an option.
Library of the Presbytery of the New Covenant as an HGST student you have
borrowing privileges at this library located at 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston. To
search their online catalogue, go to http://www.pbyofnewcovenant.org/cgibin/rqm/rqm.cgi.
Other options include Harris County Public Library (www.hcpl.net) and the
libraries at the University of Houston and Houston Baptist University.
IX.

Notes for Writing Assignments


Students should consult the HGST Writers Manual, available from the Business
Office or online (www.hgst.edu) for all writing matters. When an item is not
addressed in the Writers Manual, all writing assignments should conform to Kate
Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 8th
Edition. This includes matters of style and format. Counseling students should
pay particular attention to the Writers Manual for guidelines on submission of
academic papers.
The instructor requires the use of footnotes for documentation. The student should
number pages. According to Turabian, page numbers should be in the upper right
hand corner, except on pages with major headings. Margins should be one inch on
all four sides, except where major headings require a two-inch top margin.
The student should utilize 12-point Times New Roman font throughout. The
instructor prefers that the student not use presentation or report binders or folders.
He prefers submission of papers with staples.
Critical, or formal, writing differs from colloquial writing or spoken English at
several points. The student should note the following guidelines for critical
writing. The instructor expects students to follow these guidelines strictly. Failure
to do so will be penalized.
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X.

Avoid 1st or 2nd person references (I, we, or you). Keep the written
projects objective and professional. The student must remember that
imperative forms are second person.
Never use contractions.
Avoid passive voice construction (i.e. The student should write God chose
Joshua rather than Joshua was chosen by God.). Some exceptions are
necessary, but limiting the use of passive voice is a good policy.
Be sure that number and tense always agree (i.e., Do not write in one place
that Brueggemann argues . . . and at another place Brueggemann
argued . . .). Subject-verb agreement is imperative.
Spell-check! Spell-check! Spell-check! HGST does not accept misspelled
words. Failure to spell-check will result in a substantive reduction on the
grade for written assignments.
Grammar check works as well!
All pronouns should have clear antecedents. Avoiding it is and there is
in the paper removes much of the ambiguity of pronoun usage.
Sentence fragments are unacceptable. Every sentence must have a subject
and a predicate.

Class & Reading Schedule


Selected readings should be completed prior to class discussion on the topic. The professor of
record reserves the right to adjust classroom topics as the course develops to achieve student
learning outcomes.

January 22, 2015 (Week 1)


Introduction - Syllabus, Ministry Practicum Handbook
Discuss practicum experience
Discuss Chapter 1 from How to Thinking Theologically
January 29, 2015 (Week 2)
Discuss practicum experience
Complete online 23 Spiritual Gifts/Disc Personality Test at
https://www.uniquelyyou.com ($15)
Discuss Chapter 2 from How to Thinking Theologically
February 5, 2015 (Week 3)
Discuss practicum experience
S.H.A.P.E. Profile DUE.
Discuss Chapter 3 from How to Thinking Theologically
February 12, 2015 (Week 4)
Discuss practicum experience
Emerging Ministry Identity/Call to Ministry paper DUE.
Discuss Chapter 4 from How to Think Theologically

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February 19, 2015 (Week 5)


Discuss practicum experience
Discuss Chapter 5 from How to Think Theologically
February 26, 2015 (Week 6)
Discuss practicum experience
Discuss Chapter 6 from How to Think Theologically
March 5, 2015 (Week 7)
Discuss practicum experience
Discuss Chapter 7 from How to Think Theologically
March 12, 2015 (Week 8)
Discuss practicum experience
Discuss Chapter 8 from How to Think Theologically
March 19, 2015 (Week 9)
Spring Break No Class
Read Chapter 9 from How to Think Theologically
March 26, 2015 (Week 10)
Discuss practicum experience
Discuss Chapters 1 & 2 from Experiencing Ministry Supervision: A Field-Based
Approach by William T. Pyle and Mary A. Seals
April 2, 2015 (Week 11)
Discuss practicum experience
Discuss Chapters 3 & 4 from Experiencing Ministry Supervision: A Field-Based
Approach
April 9, 2015 (Week 12)
Discuss practicum experience
Theological Reflection Paper DUE.
Discuss Chapters 5 & 6 from Experiencing Ministry Supervision: A Field-Based
Approach
April 16, 2015 (Week 13)
Discuss practicum experience
Discuss Chapter 7 from Experiencing Ministry Supervision: A Field-Based
Approach
April 23, 2015 (Week 14)
Discuss practicum experience
Discuss Chapter 8 from Experiencing Ministry Supervision: A Field-Based
Approach
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April 30, 2015 (Week 15)


Discuss practicum experience
Mentor Evaluation Due
Discuss Chapter 9 from Experiencing Ministry Supervision: A Field-Based
Approach
Last Day of Class
May 7, 2015 - NO CLASS (Week 16)
Assessment Folders Due: email to Professor Herbert Fain at herbfain@att.net by
May 7th at C.O.B.
The professor reserves the right to adjust the schedule, classroom topics, and other
activities as needed to achieve student learning outcomes.

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Bonem, Mike, and Roger Patterson. Leading from the Second Chair: Serving Your
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Addendum 1
___________________
Presenter

_________________
Professor

___________________
Course

_________________
Date

STUDENT PRESENTATION PEER EVALUATION FORM


The evaluator should place a yes or no in each blank. A yes is worth 2 points. A
no is worth 0 points. The maximum points allowed are 100. The evaluator should add
all points to determine presenters final score. Each speaker will receive all evaluations
after their presentation.
A=94-100
B= 86-93
C=78-85
D=70-77
F=69 and below
Introduction:
Does it get your attention? _______
Does it touch some need directly or indirectly? ______
Does it orient you to the subject_____ or to the main idea? _____
Is it the right length? _____ Is there a specific purpose? ______
Body and Structure:
Is the development clear? ____ Is the overall structure clear? ______
Does the presentation have a central idea? ______ Can you state it? _____
Are the transmissions clear? ______
Is there a logical or psychological link between the points? ______
Do the main points relate back to the main idea? _____
Are the sub points clearly related to their main points? _______
Conclusion:
Does the presentation build a climax? ______
Is there an adequate summary of ideas? ______
Are there effective closing appeals or suggestions? _____

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CONTENT
Subject Development:
Is this subject significant? ____
Is the analysis of the subject thorough? _____
Does the speaker convince you that he is right? ______
Does the content show originality? _______
Supporting Material:
Did the speaker use illustrations? _____
Is the supporting material related to its point? _____
Is it interesting? _____
Style:
Does the speaker use correct grammar? _____
Is her/his vocabulary concrete? _____
Are words used correctly? _____
Does the choice of words add to the effectiveness of the presentation? _____

DELIVERY
Intellectual Directness:
Does the speaker want to be heard? ______ Is he/she alert? _____
Do you feel he/she is talking with you? ______ Is he/she friendly? _____
Does the delivery sound like conversation? _____
Are words pronounced correctly? ______
Oral Presentation:
Is the voice easy to listen to? ______ Is he/she alert? ______
Do you fell he/she is talking with you? _____ Is he/she friendly? ______
Does the delivery sound like conversation? ______
Are words pronounced correctly? ______
Physical Presentation:
Is her/his entire body involved in the delivery? ______ Does he/she gesture? ______
Are the gestures spontaneous? ______
Are there distracting mannerisms? _____ Is the posture good? _______
Does the speaker look alert? ______ Are there good facial expressions? ______
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GENERAL EFFECTIVENESS
Audience Adaption:
Is the presentation adapted to your interest? ______
Does the speaker look you in your eye? ____
Did the speakers presentation fit or accommodate the various learning styles? ____

COMMENTS

Total Points: __________

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Addendum 2
BOOK REVIEW: CRITIQUE REQUIREMENTS
Thereadingcritiquesareavitalpartofthestudyoflegalissuesinministry.Itisimportant
inourstudytocontinueourprofessionaldevelopmentbyreviewingsuggestedreading.
Thereadingcritiqueshouldbeatleasttwopages,nomorethanfourpages,doublespaced
andformattedwithoneinchmarginsandasize12font.Includeyourname,date,andname
ofbook.
Thecritiqueshouldaddressthefollowing:
1. Bibliographic data
2. Concisely summarize the writer's main idea
3. How did this reading affect your understanding of?
a) God
b) The Christian Life
c) Ministry/Minister
d) Yourself
4. Analyze the most meaningful part of the reading and explain your reasons
5. Evaluate your favorite quote and explain

Allcritiquesshouldbecompletedandsubmittedwithinyourassignmentfolder.

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Addendum 3
FILM REVIEW: CRITIQUE REQUIREMENTS
The movie critiques are a vital part of our review of culture and society. It is important to
sense the tension between ones theology, ones tradition and the experience of the practice
of ministry and gives us an opportunity to reflect theologically.
The movie critique should be at least two pages no more than four pages, double spaced,
and formatted with one-inch margins and a size 12 font. Include your name and date, name
of book, and name of seminar leader.
The critique should address the following:
1.

Setting, background data.

2.

Concisely summarize the directors main idea.

3.

How did this film affect your understanding of


(a) God
(b) The Christian Life
(c) Ministry/Minister
(d) Yourself
(e) Culture, integrity and ethics

4.

Analyze the most meaningful part of the film.

5.

Evaluate your favorite quote.

All critiques should be completed and submitted within your assignment folder.

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Addendum 4

CHECKLIST-AT-A-GLANCE
Practicum Application: Using the checklist on the top of the application form,

make sure that you have taken all of the prerequisite classes before the start of the
semester in which you are planning to enroll in the first Practicum course: FE 651.
NOTE: Each subsequent semester practicum (i.e., FE 652) must be applied for
as well. Use the Subsequent Practicum Application Form to indicate new or
continuing site and supervisor information. HGST must have a supervisor
agreement completed for each practicum semester course.
Background Check: Register and pay for the mandatory background check online
at www.certifiedbackground.com Use this Code for HGST: OS 54. Print the
Confirmation Page, which will be shown at the end of your online registration
session, and bring it to the HGST Practicum Director along with the Practicum
Application.
Supervisor Agreement Form: Provide the completed supervisor agreement form.
The Supervisor will complete the form and the student will return it to HGST.
HGST must have a supervisor agreement completed for each practicum semester.
Code of Ethics: Sign and submit the Code of Ethics form, included in this
Practicum Handbook, to the Ministry Practicum Director.
Confidentiality Agreement: Print and sign the Confidentiality Agreement form and
submit as instructed.

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SPRING 2015 HGST ACADEMIC CALENDAR


HGST offices reopen after break........................................................January 5, 2015
New Student Fall Application Deadline without late fee ...................January 5, 2015
DMin Spring 2015 on-site instruction week ......................................January 12, 2015
DMin Spring 2015 on-site instruction week ......................................January 13, 2015
Resident Faculty Return to Campus ...................................................January 13, 2015
DMin Spring 2015 on-site instruction week ......................................January 14, 2015
CPCE Test date ..................................................................................January 14, 2015
DMin Spring 2015 on-site instruction week ......................................January 15, 2015
New Student Orientation (Masters) January 15, 2015
DMin Spring 2015 on-site instruction week ......................................January 16, 2015
Last day to withdraw without late fee.................................................January 16, 2015
MLK Day (HGST offices closed/no classes).. January 19, 2015
FIRST DAY Spring semester classes January 20, 2015
Last day to withdraw with no record on transcript .............................February 9, 2015
Last day to withdraw with partial refund .February 9, 2015
Last day to apply for May graduation ................................................February 13, 2015
Valentines Day February 14, 2015
Presidents Day (Washingtons Birthday).. February 16, 2015
Deadline to register for March 25 CPCE with guarantee
of an exam booklet . February 18, 2015
Summer 2015 registration opens

February 23, 2015

Last day to withdraw with a W .. March 2, 2015


Daylight Saving Time starts................................................................March 8, 2015
Spring Break (no classes/offices and library open).............................March 16, 2015
Spring Break (no classes/offices and library open).............................March 17, 2015
Spring Break (no classes/offices and library open).............................March 18, 2015
Spring Break (no classes/offices and library open).............................March 19, 2015
Spring Break (no classes/offices and library open).............................March 20, 2015

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Test date for CPCE .............................................................................March 25, 2015


Easter break (HGST offices closed, no classes)..................................April 3, 2015
Easter break (HGST offices closed, no classes)..................................April 4, 2015
Easter Sunday......................................................................................April 5, 2015
Thomas Jeffersons Birthday ..............................................................April 13, 2015
NEW DMin student Fall admission deadline without late fee.April 15, 2015
Last day to apply for May graduation ................................................April 20, 2015
Last day to withdraw with WP or WF..........................................April 20, 2015
Fall 2015 Registration opens ..............................................................April 27, 2015
Last Day of Spring semester classes...................................................May 8, 2015
Last Day to file for extensions for Spring courses.............................May 8, 2015
Spring Commencement Ceremony ....................................................May 9, 2015
Mothers Day.......................................................................................May 10, 2015
DMin semester begins (last day to register for DMin
Fall 2015 without late fee)...................................................................May 15, 2015
Fall 2015 DMin entering student orientation......................................May 15, 2015
New student Summer I application deadline without late fee.............May 20, 2015
Memorial Day......................................................................................May 25, 2015

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