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careers in ministry are encouraged to take a broad range
of courses, especially within the various disciplines of
the humanities. A major in religion is not usually a
prerequisite for admission to a divinity school or
seminary. Some basic courses in the study of religion,
however, may provide helpful background.
The Chaplain is
available to meet with any student considering such a
career to discuss her own sense of calling to this
vocation and to help her get in touch both with other
pre-ministry Converse students as well as people from
the community who may be of help in clarifying the
appropriate steps toward such a career.
At the end of their years at
Converse, students considering a career in ministry
should have a clearer idea regarding their own sense of
"calling to the ministry" as well as practical
guidance and information necessary to determine what the
next step might be for them. To accomplish this, the
Chaplain will:
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meet with individuals and groups of
students to discuss the meaning of calling to ministry,
as well as the practical aspects of ministry and the
different forms that ministry may take
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attempt to ensure that
students who are considering ministry have been placed
in touch with other students who are considering the
same profession and with religious leaders from their
own faith communities who are equipped to guide them in
the particular process required by their faith community
to move toward a career in ministry
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work with Career Services to
insure that there are opportunities for Converse
students to meet and talk with other people, but
particularly women, who are presently engaged in
ministry and to provide religion internships for those
who want to explore the possibility of this profession
in a more in-depth and structured manner
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arrange for the return to campus of ordained
alumnae who will serve as role models for Converse
students as they lead campus worship
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work with other members of the Department of
Religion,
as well as representatives of various faith communities,
to inform students about the opportunities available at
various seminaries and divinity schools
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