FM101 Retreat for Christian Formation (J-Term)
Floding
A spiritual retreat using autobiography, peer engagement, and the spiritual disciplines to assist students in clarifying and embacing God's call upon their lives. 2 credits.

FM111 Intercultural Immersion Experience (J-Term)
Provides cognitive and experiential knowledge of the global character of the church's witness and mission in North America and around the world, with concern for the problems and opportunities posed by cultural differences, secularism, social fragmentation, religious pluralism, and ecumenism. 2 credits.

FM115 Practice of Christian Ministry (Part-time Ministry)
Four 100-hour units of supervised part-time ministry in a Teaching Church setting selected in consultation with the Forma-tion for Ministry office. The student establishes appropriate learning covenants in cooperation with a ministry-setting mentor. Learning goals are pursued using an action/reflection model that integrates theory, practice, and the person in ministry. This learning/serving commitment is evaluated by the student, the mentor, and the site team. Concurrent participation in a peer group is required while completing these units. 1 credit.

FM125 Advanced Practice of Christian Ministry
This 400-hour full-time supervised ministry experience requires the student to exercise a wide range of ministerial skills at the highest personal, professional, and pastoral levels. This requirement may be satisfied in a number of settings including participation in Clinical Pastoral Education, parachurch ministries, cross-cultural ministries, and congregational ministry. Due to the significant level of ministerial and educational investment, it is highly recommended that the student invest time in a discernment process with the Formation for Ministry office before selecting a placement. This learning experience will be evaluated by the student, a supervising mentor, and a lay support committee. 2 credits.

FM126 Launching Your Ministry
Identifies and discusses leadership issues related to making a positive transition from seminary student to called and ordained clergy in a new ministry setting. 2 credits.