Field Education and Practice

This page provides information about field education and practice for students enrolled in theology programmes and courses taught in English.

Suitable for the Profession?

Suitability assessment is a comprehensive assessment of the student's academic, pedagogical, and personal qualifications to function in the profession. It shall determine whether a student poses a potential risk to the life, physical and mental health, rights, or safety of those the student encounters in practice or in future employment.

The suitability assessment shall protect vulnerable groups and individuals.
As a university college, we are obligated to conduct suitability assessments of students enrolled in programs covered by this in Regulations to the University and College Act.

Read more about suitability here

Mandatory Tuberculosis Test

Students who, during the past three years, have spent at least three months in a country with a high incidence of tuberculosis and who will be going on placement in a school or kindergarten must undergo tuberculosis (TB) testing.

For more information, visit: Helsedirektoratet

Forward the test results to NLA University College as part of the semester registration process, and no later than 1 September.

The Working Environment Act

The Working Environment Act applies to students undertaking field education and practice.