Field Education Placements - Princeton Theological Seminary

Shape your formation in ways that are personally meaningful and vocationally rich

Field education placements are available from a large, diverse pool of churches and specialized ministries located in rural, suburban, and urban settings. Through partnership with the Office of Field Education and Vocational Placement (OFEVP), students explore, deepen, and refine their vocational identity in a placement aligned with their unique calling.

All field education placements are completed at approved sites and with qualified, approved supervisors. OFEVP plays an active role in building and sustaining a diverse network of ministry partners and works closely with each site to ensure that students are placed with thoughtful, experienced supervisors.

Placement Types

  • Congregations  
  • Campus ministries  
  • Mission settings  
  • Retreat centers  
  • Church-affiliated nonprofits  

  • Social justice organizations  
  • Advocacy groups  
  • Crisis ministries  
  • Nonprofits  
  • Community-based programs  

  • Church and non-church sites available 
  • Fall application required  
  • Limited availability  

  • Hospital chaplaincy training 
  • Separate application process  
  • Additional tuition  paid to CPE program 

  • Church and non-church sites available 
  • Full-time ministry experience  
  • 9–12 month placements