Current, up-to-date membership in the Network of Biblical Storytellers, International.
The successful completion of the BSC requirements
An additional year’s course of study consisting of assigned readings and written reflection
Attendance at, and full participation in, three consecutive Festival Gatherings with the 2.5-day post-FG Academy intensives for the first and second (this includes the attendance requirements from the BSC)
Maintaining accountability to a mentor over the course of study
Demonstrated mastery of coaching skills design, presentation, and recording of a non-story-learning, but narrative-based, workshop with evaluations from workshop participants
Design, presentation, and recording of a digital storytelling performance·
Design, presentation, and recording of a storytelling performance that includes 30% non-biblical narratives
Competence in biblical geography as demonstrated by a written exam·
Continued repertoire development
Design, development, and completion of an approved practical research project or educational resource
Attendance at, and full participation in, a 3-day year-end meeting
An oral evaluation/discussion with a panel including the dean
Inquiries can be sent directly to Dr. Tracy Radosevic, ABS Dean.