Enlighten: Formational Learning in Theological Field Education, Paperback

Theological field education is an eye-opening process for young ministers as they begin the challenging work of integrating theory into real-world practice. Enlighten: Formational Learning in Theological Field Education shines a light on specific learning methods student ministers and their mentors can leverage to make the most of their field experience. Expanding on the knowledge gathered in Engage: A Theological Field Education Toolkit and Empower: A Guide for Supervisor-Mentors in Theological Field Education, this book challenges students, peer reflection group members, and supervisor-mentors to utilize each learning theory to achieve deeper formation. Contributors to the volume introduce individual theories and identify potential areas of resistance and opportunities for growth through illustrative case studies. These practical examples provide support for students facing common obstacles while encouraging all participants in the field education process to be open to new avenues of growth.

About author(s):Sung Hee Chang is Associate Professor of Supervised Ministry and Director of Supervised Ministry & Vocational Planning at Union Presbyterian Seminary. Previously, she served as an educator in several churches in Virginia and North Carolina. Matthew Floding is director of ministerial formation at Duke Divinity School. He is former chair of the Association for Theological Field Education and Editor of Welcome to Theological Field Education!.