Mentoring/Connecting
The Seminary is committed to learning through mentoring relationships. Students are involved in a mentoring relationship with a faculty member and fellow students. Mentoring relationships and groups are the context for theological reflection on ministry, the integration of theory and practice, the discernment of gifts for ministry, and the evaluation of personal and ministry strengths and weaknesses. The formal structure for these relationships is Mentoring/Connecting. All incoming degree program students are expected to enroll in Mentoring/Connecting in their first semester.
Through group meetings, one-on-one with the mentor, and peer contacts the student is introduced to seminary life. Important issues addressed include a basic understanding of Anabaptism, introduction to the core values of the seminary, an experience of community life, and personal concerns raised by the student. Attendance at the Hartland retreat is required in the Fall semester.
| Code | Units | Letter Grades | Pass/Fail Option | Frequency | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS505 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Annually |
Classes
| Term | Name | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Fall | Mentoring/Connecting | Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm | - not available - | |
| 2009 Spring | Mentoring/Connecting | Wed 1:30 - 3:00 pm | Terrie Purgason | Download |
| 2008 Fall | Mentoring/Connecting | Wed. 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. | Mark Baker, Rick Bartlett, Terrie Purgason | Download |
| 2008 Fall | Mentoring/Connecting | Tues 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Rick Bartlett | Download |
| 2008 Fall | Mentoring/Connecting | TBA | Valerie Rempel | - not available - |
| 2008 Spring | Mentoring/Connecting | Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Rick Bartlett, Terrie Purgason | Download |
| 2007 Fall | Mentoring/Connecting | Tuesday, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Lynn Jost | - not available - |
| 2007 Fall | Mentoring/Connecting | Wednesday, 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. | Terrie Purgason | - not available - |
| 2007 Fall | Mentoring/Connecting | Wed. 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. | Lori James | Download |
| 2007 Spring | Mentoring/Connecting | Wednesday 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. | Terrie Purgason | - not available - |
| 2007 Spring | Mentoring/Connecting | Wednesday 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. | Rick Bartlett | Download |
| 2007 Spring | Mentoring/Connecting | Wednesday, 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. | James Westgate | Download |
| 2006 Fall | Mentoring/Connecting | Wed. 1:30 - 2:30 PM | James Westgate | Download |
| 2006 Fall | Mentoring/Connecting | Wed. 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Jonathan Isaak | Download |
| 2006 Fall | Mentoring/Connecting | Mon. 4:30 - 5:30 PM | James Westgate | Download |
| 2006 Spring | Mentoring/Connecting | TBA | Download | |
| 2006 Spring | Mentoring/Connecting | TBA | Download | |
| 2005 Fall | Mentoring/Connecting | TBA | Download | |
| 2005 Fall | Mentoring/Connecting | TBA | Download | |
| 2005 Fall | Mentoring/Connecting | TBA | Download |