The
Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology
Continuing
Education
The unit
of measurement used to certify satisfactory performance in
the program is the Continuing Education Unit (CEU).
The CEU is the nationally recognized and standardized
measure for performance in similar programs of education and
training. One CEU is defined as: “ten contact hours
of participation in an organized continuing education experience
under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified
instruction.”
From
its inception the intent was to offer educational opportunities
to persons who, for some reason, would not matriculate
in a four-year program of academic study leading to a
baccalaureate degree. The CEU was deemed the appropriate
measuring criteria. To maintain the integrity of the Evans-Smith
program, it is suggested that graduates use the following
guide when referring to the program in resumes, biographical
data, etc.:
(Name) is a graduate of the Evans-Smith Leadership
Training Institute, having received a Continuing Education
Certificate in (identify the certificate area)
from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology.
Some
schools will recognize Continuing Education Units and
grant advanced standing to persons seeking enrollment.
Since Evans-Smith awards CEUs as the measurement
criteria, persons desiring to enroll in other academic
institutions are advised to contact the registrar of the
school in question for information on that institution’s
policy regarding acceptance of CEUs.
NOTE:
Virginia Union University will grant up to twelve (12)
hours of undergraduate college credit, in elective courses,
to persons who have earned the Evans-Smith Certificate
in Religious Studies.
Annual
Church Leadership Conference
An
event held each March offering opportunity for church leaders
to enhance skills for ministry.
John Malcus Ellison Convocation
Held
each November as time for alumni, students, and church leaders
to gather for formal and informal reflection around a theme
dealing with social, theological and/or ethical focus.
Evans-Smith in the Local Church
A
program titled Ministry Empowerment allowing the local church
to become the site for education and training. Curriculum is
based on need and interest as determined by the pastor and church.
The program operates according to the regular Evans-Smith guidelines.
Authorized courses are taught by qualified instructors approved
by STVU. The curriculum and materials are approved by the School
of Theology. Courses approved for instruction may become part
of the Evans-Smith Certificate Program at one of the regular
Evans-Smith sites around the State. |
