What happens at the evaluative interview with the Committee?
After introductions are made, a candidate conducts a brief element of worship and then gives a short presentation. Candidates seeking Credentialed Religious Educator status give a 5-7 minute presentation on some aspect of their portfolio. Candidates seeking Credentialed Religious Educator – Masters Level status give a 8-10 minute presentation on some aspect of religious leadership. When the presentation is concluded, the interview begins. The Religious Education Credentialing Committee begins by asking a question chosen by the candidate, and for which the candidate has a prepared response. This follows by as series of questions to the candidate from the Committee members. These questions may have been prompted by the candidate’s portfolio or presentation or may be general questions related to religious education leadership in a Unitarian Universalist context. When the Committee is done with their questions, the candidate is excused to the waiting area while the Committee deliberates on
