Graduate Resident Minister

Villanova University, United States

Updated: about 22 hours ago
Location: Lancaster, PENNSYLVANIA
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Position Information


Posting Number: 20244994V
Position Title: Graduate Resident Minister
Posting Type Graduate Assistant
Hours/week: 20
Eligibility: Graduate Assistant
Semester 2023-2024 Academic Year
Location
Detailed Work Schedule
Number of positions: 5
Department: 943-Center for Residential Ministry
Contact Name: John Edwards
Contact Phone/Extension: 6105193507

Position Summary Information


Job Description Summary:
The Graduate Residential Ministry program trains young adults to serve the Church through a rigorous and integrated program of theological and ministerial education and formation. It combines a master’s degree in Theology (or another discipline) with a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry. The Certificate portion of the degree includes ongoing, supervised practicum experience. Our Graduate Residential Ministers (GRMs) live in first-year or second-year residence halls and develop opportunities for undergraduate students to grow holistically through participation in liturgy, service, social justice work, retreats and shared reflection.
Requirements:
General Program Requirements:
  • If admitted into the master’s program in Theology, students must enroll in the combined MA+Certificate in Pastoral Ministry degree program and maintain good academic standing. If admitted into a graduate program in another department, students must enroll in the Certificate in Pastoral Ministry.
  • Live in a first-year or second-year residence hall.
  • Devote 20 hours per week to ministerial role over two academic years.
  • Participate in staff meetings, intern group meetings, practicum and program supervision, as well as supervision with the Counseling Center.
  • Attend Residence Life area and building meetings when possible and work collaboratively with Residence Life staff.


    • Ministerial Requirements:

  • Engage in an ongoing process of discernment of your gifts and ministerial vocation with the support of the Campus Ministry staff and peers.
  • Advise a Service and Justice (Alternative Break) Experience once each semester. Plan and implement Freshman Escape Retreats.
  • Create and facilitate a weekly small group sharing (“Get Real”) in one of the residence halls.
  • Invite and encourage students to accompany you to Sunday evening liturgy and other Campus Ministry prayer opportunities.
  • Attend all University-wide liturgies. Invite & encourage students to attend other University events such as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Religious Diversity Day, Special Olympics, and St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service.
  • With the help of the program director, seek out a specific ministerial placement within the Office of Mission and Ministry to further develop ministerial skills and knowledge.
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    Additional Information:
    Physical Demands Summary:
    Wage Rate: $12,000.00 total stipend paid biweekly from 9/4 to 5/28

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