Frequently Asked Questions
Ministry Formation
What are my Ministry Formation requirements?
See Moodle and the student handbook for the details.
What are the due dates for Ministry Formation forms?
For the Fall Semester 2011, every student has a church declaration/ministry interest form due on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Final due date for Fall Semester 2011 is Thursday, November 3, 2011.
What counts as an outreach and would it count if I participate in one after November 3rd?
An outreach is defined as a minimum 2 hour commitment of service connected with a church or an organization that builds relationships with those outside of the normal social interactions of the participant. This requirement may be met in several different ways, including the many local opportunities listed on our outreach page, most of which are ongoing opportunities throughout the semester. If you have any questions about whether a particular outreach is approved for credit, please contact the office of Ministry Formation. Outreaches must be completed by the end of semester Ministry Formation assignment due date (Nov. 3rd) to receive credit.
If a student does not complete an outreach prior to November 3, 2011 they must contact Elizabeth Ingrum and state which outreach they are participating in after November 3 and provide an explanation for why they were not able to complete it by that point.
Do I have to keep declaring my church if I have gone to the same one for a couple of years?
In an effort to keep our records as up to date as possible, and considering the many life changes our students may go through during their time here at LPC, we ask that church declarations be completed at the beginning of each semester.
I don’t know what churches are nearby. How do I find a church?
A good place to start is with our partner churches. Please see the link find a church to look through some of their websites.
Chapel
How many chapels am I allowed to miss?
An allowance is made for students to miss up to 6 chapels due to illness or other unexpected absence. If a student leaves early from chapel without previously discussing any possible exception with the Office of Ministry Formation, they willl not receive credit for that chapel service. Student ID cards are required to receive credit for chapel attendance.
How will I know if I have already missed too many chapels?
It is the student's responsibility to track their own chapel attendance. No notice will be given if a student has reached their maximum allowed absences.
How do I make up chapels if I miss too many?
If at the end of the semester, you have not attended enough chapel services to pass your Ministry Formation requirements, you are able to listen to a chapel message online, and turn in a double spaced, 1 page summary/reflection of the service in order to receive credit for a missed chapel.
Internships
What are the requirements I need to meet in order to apply for an internship?
In order to be eligible to apply for an internship, you need a minimum GPA of 2.0, be up to date on your Ministry Formation requirements, be cleared by the Office of Student Life and have no balance to pay for the previous semester. Students must also complete the internship application and submit it to the Office of Ministry Formation.
Students must have obtained upper division status to meet internship requirements. They must also be interviewed and approved by the host site. Only LPC approved host sites are applicable for internship course (Gm370) credit.
What are my requirements for involvement in an internship?
Requirements vary depending on whether an internship is completed during the semester or during the summer.
See the Ministry Formation office for more details.
Do I receive credit for completing an internship?
Yes. A completed internship equals 2 units.
How much is the cost of completing an internship?
$800 ($400 per unit x 2 units = $800) See the Financial Aid office with questions regarding financing your education.