Student’s Responsibilities in Relation to the Mentor

In all TFE programs, the field placement mentor/supervisor and student set a mutually agreeable time and place to meet for reflection sessions, either one hour weekly or two hours bi-weekly. In consultation with the mentor/supervisor, the student draws up a formal Learning Covenant with clearly stated Learning Goals that are suitable to the context and tasks in ministry available at the site, that meet the School’s requirements, and the student’s personal goals.

All students who are undertaking TFE-P: Leadership in Practice or TFE-FC: Leadership in Faith Community are required to submit a Learning Goal and Learning Covenant for review by the Director Theological Field Education.

Discussion with the mentor/supervisor should include criteria regarding how the student’s work will be evaluated, and the establishment of a procedure to follow in case conflict arises during placement at this site.

During reflection sessions, students will debrief, analyze, strategize and set out action plans for achieving the goals in their Learning Covenant. This includes time for theological reflection.