Vancouver School of Theology
APPENDIX III: LEADERSHIP STUDIO FAQ Those who participate in the Vancouver School of Theology's Studio for Strategic Leadership form a crucible where the skills and practices of strategic leadership can be taught, tested and refined within an intentional and creative collaborative environment. The term "Studio" evokes the individuality and creativity of artistic practice within a communal enterprise. The Studio aims to engage the leader as a whole person in interaction with traditional and developing leadership practices.
Who can apply to be in the Leadership Studio?  
students preparing for public and pastoral leadership who have completed the prerequisites professionals in public and pastoral leadership
Does everyone who applies get in? No. All eligible students who need the Studio to graduate at the end of the current academic year will be admitted upon approval of their completed application. Other registrants will be admitted according to the strength of their proposal and space available. What are the academic prerequisites for students? PT500 or equivalent from another institution (ask Registrar for assessment of equivalencies) Are there other requirements for admission to the Studio? Yes, you must have your completed application approved by the Director of Theological Field Education and Studio Instructor before you can register for the Studio. Should I be in the Studio in the middle of my program or at the end? The Studio is designed to accompany the first full year of theological field education, following TFE1 Exploration. Those with very little or no previous leadership experience, those who did not successfully complete TFE1 Exploration, and those who did not have their proposal for the Studio approved will be encouraged to register for the Studio in their second full year of TFE instead. What happens to my TFE if I delay registering for the Studio until my final year? Your ability to exercise leadership depends on your level of comfort in the environment, including your relationships with those with whom you will work. If you carry sufficient confidence within yourself and with your mentor to begin offering leadership in a community with whom
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