GTUS Internship

Internship is the neighborhood classroom, where seminarians learn urban realities and issues through first-hand experience. It is where they develop critical and theological skills through integrating these experiences with academic theory and course content. Internship is a place where the student's gifts and calling are tested, where specific professional skills are developed, and personal growth is facilitated through learning how to care and be cared for.

Placement sites are typically urban churches, para-church agencies, or other community organizations. To be effective training laboratories, they must be places where:

• Interns are assigned significant tasks and leadership roles
• Competent and active supervision is provided
• In-depth experiences with people facilitate the intern's learning
• Living expenses are provided, allowing the intern to focus on ministry and growth

How does the internship work?

• Students schedule interviews with placement supervisor in advance of internship.
• Final placements are determined by agreement and signed contract between placement supervisor and student intern.
• SCUPE interns reside in the community where they minister, and commute downtown to classes (normally two days per week, except orientation intensive).
• During fall or spring term, interns work at their placement sites 20 hours per week. During summer term, interns work 40 hours a week for half the number of weeks.
• Written evaluations are requested at mid-term and at the conclusion of the semester.
• Placement sites provide the intern with housing and a modest living stipend for the duration of the internship.

Sampling of SCUPE internship ministry sites:

• Trinity Episcopal
• Bethel New Life
• Faith Community of St. Sabina
• Lawndale Community Church
• "The House" Covenant Church
• Tapestry Fellowship
• Erie Neighborhood House