This course is will assist students in discovering the various forms of chaplaincy ministry, explore the roots and development of chaplaincy ministry, to understand the legal basis of chaplaincy, and to understand the current issues in chaplain ministry today.
This course will provide students interested in chaplaincy the foundational information to effectively pursue a voluntary or professional ministry in this area.
Chaplaincy is a form of ministry which is similar but distinct from pastoral ministry. Students need to understand the foundation, boundaries, and freedoms inherent in chaplaincy in order to be effective as they pursue that ministry.
This course is Biblical in that pastoral care is a Biblical task
This course is Missional in that the subject of this work is done outside the physical plant of the church.
This course is Contextual because it addresses needs in the environment of the person(s) being assisted.
This course is Intercultural because Intercultural because chaplaincy ministry is available to all who will receive it.
Ths course has Practical application in society because disasters occur in society.
This course is Experiential in that the class will help the student understand the experience being a healing presence.
