Fall 2008 Syllabus
Fall 2008 Student Ministry Syllabus
Bill Matko, Director of Student Ministry
Email: stm@tfc.edu Phone extension: 5224
INTRODUCTION The purpose of the Student Ministry program is to challenge students toward spiritual and moral growth by involving them in practical Christian ministry.
CRITERIA FOR A MINISTRY
To qualify for Student Ministry credit, a ministry must meet the following criteria:
1. The ministry will meet a minimum of 22 hrs during the semester registered. 2. Students must fulfill any ministry preparation requirements. 3. All ministries must be adequately mentored. 4. All mentors must provide an evaluation for students. 5. Students must have an opportunity for discipleship in all ministries. 6. The ministry must benefit the intended recipients. 7. The ministry must contribute to the student’s personal development. 8. The ministry must provide an opportunity for practical application of classroom training. 9. The ministry must be consistent with the policies of the college. School directors may specify certain ministries that students can choose from, to provide exposure to ministries more directly related to their course work and major. Students should make ministry selection decisions based on student preferences, catalog requirements, and the approval of the Director of Student Ministry.
MINISTRY COVENANT (5 points if turned in on time, 3 points if late)The Student Ministry Covenant is a semester-long agreement binding Toccoa Falls College, the student, and a ministry mentor to the mutual goals of support and commitment to the other’s life and ministry. Please have your ministry mentor and yourself sign this covenant and bring the white copy to the Office of Student Ministry by September 12, 2008.
ATTENDANCE (1 point per hour with a minimum of 22 hours and a maximum number of 40 points)
The time required for each student ministry is a minimum of 22 hours a semester. Students must log attendance electronically using the Student Ministry website. All attendances are due online December 11, 2008 by 5:00 pm.
Note the following ministries are exempt from logging attendance: Resident Assistants, Summer Camp Support Team, Proclamation, Rejoice and Exaltation, Mission Trips.
EVALUATIONS (Self Evaluation 15 points max & ½ credit if late, Mentor Evaluation 30 points max no late penalty)
The Self-Evaluation form and Mentor Evaluation will be available online beginning November 7, 2008. Students must fill out the Self Evaluation form online, and the mentor completes the Mentor Evaluation form either online or by printing it off and sending it to the office. Both evaluation forms are due in the office on December 11, 2008.
SELF-REFLECTION PAPER AND BLOGGING (10 points if turned in on time, 5 points if late)A two page self-reflection paper is required for the completion of a ministry. The paper should explain how you were used and how God worked your ministry during the semester. Blogging is permitted for the following ministries: Prayer Coordinators, Prayer Chaplains, Barnabas Co-leaders, Resident Assistants. The blogs should be a minimum of 5 one paragraph entries that are related to the ministry: Papers and Blogs are due on December 11, 2008 by 5:00p.m.
GRADING
Possible Points
Ministry Covenant: 5
Attendance: 40
Self Evaluation: 15
Mentor Evaluation: 30
Reflection Paper/Blogging: 10
TOTAL POINTS 100
A= 94-100, A- = 90-93, B+ = 87-89, B= 83-86, B- = 80-82, C+ = 77-79,
C = 73-76, C- = 70-72, D+ = 67-69, D= 63-66, D- = 60-62, F= 0-59
DROPPING AND WITHDRAWALStudents drop and add Student Ministry through the internet using the Campus Connect drop/add. This period ends August 31,2008 . The last day to withdraw failing from a class is the Friday following fall or spring break. Students must return a course withdrawal form to the Registrar’s Office within 48 hours of the date noted on the form.