Damaris Church

Placement

A recognised Bible college, seminary or similar institution, with an ongoing relationship with Damaris may send students on placement to Damaris to study the relationship between Christian faith and contemporary culture.

Colleges who do not have a relationship with Damaris but would like to send one or more students to us should contact us to discuss possibilities. We will normally ask that the college book one of our speakers to come to their college.  While they are at the college for the speaking engagement, the speaker will meet with appropriate representatives from the college to discuss in more detail the requirements for placements students that both Damaris and the college have.

Damaris will accept a maximum of 2 students from the same college at any one time.

There are other options for spending a limited period of time at Damaris and working with Damaris staff team members. Click here to find out which best suits your needs.

What's involved?

• Open to students enrolled on a recognised Bible college course or similar

• The duration is dependent on the length of the placement but should be for a minimum of 10 days.

• The programme of work is set by Damaris in negotiation with the student and will normally primarily consist of writing articles and study guides for CultureWatch

• Students may also be involved in researching and writing other material (perhaps on one of our educational products or writing a chapter for a book)

• The outcomes of the placement will include a minimum average of two items for CultureWatch per week

• Students may attend or help lead Damaris events (e.g. workshops or school conferences)

• Students will be expected to work in the office during normal working hours except when involved in events when some extra flexibility is necessary

What Damaris provides

• Personal tutor who will provide regular tutorials/reviews - usually weekly, but more frequently or infrequently if the college wishes. We recommend a minimum of two, at the beginning and end of the placement. The tutor also co-ordinates the following:

  Guidance and direction for the study (including the suggestion of ideas for a major piece of research if appropriate)

  Review and critique of the study outcomes

  Formal assessment of the placement and work completed

  Editing and/or feedback on writing or presentations

  Opportunity to present some of the study material to others within or outside Damaris (dependent on the time of year)

  Opportunity to attend, or to participate in, Damaris events

• Access to Damaris library facilities

• Access to a computer with broadband Internet access

• Informal interaction with Damaris staff team members

Note: Damaris cannot provide accommodation or organise it for the student, but we may be able to put them in contact with some people who may be able to help - either by offering accommodation themselves or by finding someone else who can.

Fees and charges

Damaris makes the following charges for providing this service:

Person specification

The selection of students to send on placement with Damaris is the responsibility of the college. We ask that students meet the specifications listed as 'essential' in the table below.  

Application

Arrangements for student placements with Damaris should be made by the college, not the student - if you are a student wishing to arrange a placement, please ask your college tutor to contact us.

To arrange for one or more of your students to come on placement, please contact us

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