Contextual Leadership Initiative
The purpose of the Contextual Leadership Initiative
program is to provide learning experiences in ministry that will
lead to the formation of a pastoral identity and the development of
the competencies necessary for missional leadership. Students in the
Master of Divinity and Master of Arts programs for specialized
ministries will grow in their understanding of and capacity for such
leadership in a variety of ways:
- participation in congregational and community life
and activities;
- action/reflection projects;
- supervisory/mentoring
relationships;
- theological reflection;
- curricular connections.
Contextual Leadership
Master of Divinity students spend time in a
Contextual Leadership parish. In addition to one-on-one time with
their supervisor each month, students actively participate in the
life of their congregation. Students also meet monthly in a cluster
with other students, pastors, and a Luther faculty member. These
meetings feature an intentional conversation about theology and
mission in context. Some Master of Arts students participate in this
contextual leadership program as well. All other Master of Arts
students participate in contextual leadership through special
arrangements as described in the individual concentration sections
in the academic catalog.
The integrative focal point of Contextual Leadership Initiative is a
12-month, full-time internship, required of ELCA students in the
Master of Divinity program, and available for Master of Arts
students as well. Usually occurring after two years of seminary
education, internship is most often done in a congregational
setting, although placement in some other setting such as a hospital
or campus is sometimes possible.
The Contextual Ministry Education staff is available to advise you
in the selection and application process prior to admission to a
basic unit of the Clinical Pastoral Education program (CPE), which
places special emphasis on personal awareness and pastoral skills in
a clinical setting.
AIM and diaconal ministry candidates are encouraged to seek
assistance from the Contextual Leadership Initiative faculty in
setting up their required Field Education experience.
The Contextual Ministry Education office is located
on the third floor of Northwestern Hall. Stair or elevator access is
opposite the Registrar's office window.
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