Director of Field Education

The Director of Field Education serves as the primary administrator and instructor for the Vanderbilt Divinity School (VDS) Field Education Program – the praxis centerpiece of the Master of Divinity program and an experiential option for the Master of Theological Studies program – integrating theological reflection with supervised ministry across congregational, chaplaincy, nonprofit, and higher education settings. The Director serves as the instructor of record for the two-semester Field Education Seminar and advanced Field Education courses. The administrative leadership of the Field Education Program includes mentoring and training of students, supervisors, and Field Education seminar leaders, as well as extensive cultivation of partnerships for student placements. This position plays a key role in developing and implementing policies that impact the overall field education experience, creating a supportive environment that helps students clarify their vocational path.