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145 TM 601 Mentored Formation Building on their experience and feedback from prior semesters, students collaborate with the professor to develop a new learning plan, engage it throughout the semester, and exercise reflection skills. This course may be utilized for one of the two required professional skill plans for the MDiv student. The student will meet with the professor in the middle of the semester to practice a prepared theological reflection. Prerequisites: TM 500 Introduction to Mentored Formation and TM 501 Mentored Formation. Approval by the student's ongoing professor is required for summer registration. One hour. TM 602 Mentored Formation Building on their experience and feedback from prior semesters, students collaborate with the professor to develop a new learning plan, engage it throughout the semester, and exercise reflection skills. This course may be utilized for one of the two required professional skill plans for the MDiv student. The student will meet with the professor in the middle of the semester to practice a prepared theological reflection. Prerequisites: TM 500 Introduction to Mentored Formation; TM 501 Mentored Formation; TM 601 Mentored Formation. Approval by the student's ongoing professor is required for summer registration. One hour. TM 603 Mentored Formation Building on their experience and feedback from prior semesters, students collaborate with the professor to develop a new learning plan, engage it throughout the semester, and exercise reflection skills. This course may be utilized for one of the two required professional skill plans for the MDiv student. The student will meet with the professor in the middle of the semester to practice a prepared theological reflection. Prerequisites: TM 500 Introduction to Mentored Formation; TM 501 Mentored Formation; TM 601 Mentored Formation; TM 602 Mentored Formation. Approval by the student's ongoing professor is required for summer registration. One hour. TM 604 Mentored Formation Summative Experience In this final semester of a student's mentored formation, students collaborate with the professor to develop a new learning plan, engage it throughout the semester, and exercise reflection skills. This course may be utilized for one of the two required professional skill plans for the MDiv student. Near the end of the semester, students prepare a guided reflection paper to present at their final mentor team meeting. This summative assignment will require students to synthesize their formational learning to date as well as generate goals for life-long learning and formation. The meeting is attended by the professor, mentor, and at least one formative friend who can provide feedback on the student's growth, strengths, and needs. Prerequisites: TM 500 Introduction to Mentored Formation; TM 501 Mentored Formation; TM 601 Mentored Formation. Approval by the student's ongoing professor is required for summer registration. One hour. TM 605 Mentored Formation Elective An elective course in training and mentoring for those who wish to focus on professional skill development. In collaboration with a TM professor, students will discern a mentor, a learning goal that aligns with the degree program, and develop a learning plan utilizing cognitive, experiential, and relational learning practices which will be situated in a professional context. This plan will be approved for credit and engaged throughout the semester alongside a mentor. The intended outcome of the semester is to strengthen a student's capacity for life-long learning so that holistic, professional formation continues post-seminary. Prerequisite: TM 500 Introduction to Mentored Formation; TM 501 Mentored Formation; and instructor permission to register. One hour.