Part-Time Graduate Study
Under this category a staff member is allowed to invest the equivalent of one day per week (eight hours out of a 40-hour workweek) pursuing graduate studies alongside normal ministry responsibilities.
For most staff this will involve taking a single course each session (although in some cases it could involve a maximum of two courses). The “one-day per week” includes commute time, time spent in class and homework.
Qualifications:
In order to be considered for a “part-time” graduate studies status a staff member must meet the following criteria:
- Must have completed at least four years on Staff (excluding initial MPD).
- Must have completed initial ministry training (e.g., CORE training in the Campus Ministry).
- Must have completed the first and second year required IBS courses.
- Must have clearly demonstrated the ability to manage his or her time effectively.
- Must currently be a local leader or actively moving toward leadership in the near future.
- Must be having an effective ministry as defined by our ministry effectiveness criteria.
- Must embrace the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Cru.
Process:
- Staff member discusses his or her interest in part-time graduate studies with LDHR/P&C leader.
- Staff member submits a one-page application for part-time graduate studies.
- The LDHR/P&C leader makes a decision with TD&C regarding approval for this status.
- Staff member is notified of the decision.
Obligations:
- Staff member continues to report to the staff member's local director.
- Staff member discusses proposed class schedule each semester with the staff member's supervisor before signing up for classes.
- Staff member avoids taking classes during key ministry time slots.