Certificate in Basic Chaplaincy
Overview
The Certificate in Basic Chaplaincy offers students an introduction to the fundamentals of what it means to be a chaplain, as well as the varied roles and levels of trained chaplaincy work. Students will explore effective ways to communicate with people of varied spiritual, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds, and complete a supervised Field Experience in a current chaplaincy setting.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be equipped to:
- Articulate the essential duties of chaplain as provider, facilitator, caregiver, and advisor.
- Discuss new insights into chaplaincy concepts, theories, and methods.
- Identify causes of stress and how they impact the body psychologically, physiologically, and spiritually.
- Evaluate cultural and gender implications of stress.
- Articulate the physical, psychological, spiritual, and cultural impacts of grief and loss.
- Actively reflect on the holistic approach to helping those impacted by grief and loss.
- Discuss an individual sense of identity in Jesus Christ, active engagement with the Holy Spirit, and a sense of purpose in God’s greater plan.
- Communicate effectively and empathetically with people from a variety of spiritual and cultural worldviews, particularly in the practice of discipling others.
Admission Requirements
An online application must be submitted and accepted before a student begins their first course. All courses in the Basic Chaplaincy Certificate must be completed or approved through the Adult Degree Program.
Transfer Credit
Certificate Requirements
Complete the following:
Not all courses are offered every year. The certificate is successfully finished when all certificate courses are completed with grades of C- or better and a certificate GPA of 2.0 or above.
Students must complete 6 credits of MGOL 275: Field Experience.