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Field Education HandbookSuffolk University Interfaith Center
41 Temple St. Contact Person: Rev. Amy L. Fisher Project: The board of the Boston Cambridge Ministry in Higher Education (BCMHE) places chaplains at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, the University of Massachusetts, and Suffolk University in order to facilitate the connection among the practical spiritual and academic lives of the campus community. Each chaplain must create a comprehensive spiritual life program on campus; serve as a resource for the faith journey of students, faculty and staff, and coordinate student religious organizations. The Suffolk University Interfaith Center exists to help students, faculty and staff meet their spiritual, moral and social needs. The Center offers a meditation room, as well as an 18 seat interfaith room, to members of the University's many religious traditions. Student Involvement: The field education student should be able to relate to and carry out programs for students, staff, and faculty of all faiths and provide support for Islamic, Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, etc. staff, faculty and students. Principal Responsibilities: Provide support and programming with any of the following student groups: Suffolk Hillel, Newman Club, Wiccan Society, Islamic Cultural Society, Protestant groups, yoga classes and oversee an Interfaith Council of student religious organizations. Arts of Ministry Competencies: Pastoral Care and Counseling. Religious Education and Spiritual Development. Administration and Program Development. Supervision: Weekly supervisory sessions are required. Number of Students: 1 Total Stipend: $4,000.00 Type of Stipend: work study (sc 1000) Notes: The field education student will be accountable to Suffolk's non-proselytization policy while carrying the rank of assistant chaplain. |
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