Chaplaincy (CHPL)
CHPL 200 Introduction to Chaplaincy 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course examines the ministry of the chaplain from a biblical basis. Attention is given to the various functional areas of chaplaincy to include corporate, healthcare, military, education, prison, community, disaster relief, public safety, recreation, and sports. Finally, students will explore the skills, strategies, and character traits necessary for effective chaplain ministry within secular and sacred settings.
Offered: Resident and Online
CHPL 220 Foundations of Chaplain Leadership 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: CHPL 200
This course provides a foundational study in chaplain leadership; focusing on the calling, character, competence, and connection of the chaplain to lead within secular and religious contexts. Special emphasis is placed on the chaplain's ability to influence critical decisions and lives within the chaplain context.
Offered: Resident and Online
CHPL 315 Chaplain Ethics 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course provides a foundational study of biblical ethics within the pluralistic contexts in which chaplains serve. Specific attention is given to ethical decision-making, advisement, evangelism, and exercising one’s faith in a pluralistic culture.
Offered: Resident and Online
CHPL 480 Public-Safety Chaplaincy 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course will examine the foundations of Public-Safety Chaplaincy to assist students in developing a solid framework for public-safety ministry with a Biblical Worldview. Special emphasis will be given to the principles, skills, strategies, and character necessary for effective ministry within the Public-Safety context.
Offered: Online
CHPL 481 Disaster-Relief Chaplaincy 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course will examine the foundations of Disaster-Relief Chaplaincy to assist students in developing a solid framework for disaster-relief ministry with a Biblical Worldview. Special emphasis will be given to the principles, skills, strategies, and character necessary for effective ministry within this context.
Offered: Online
CHPL 482 Corporate Chaplaincy 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course will examine the foundations of Corporate Chaplaincy to assist students in developing a solid framework for corporate ministry with a Biblical Worldview. Special emphasis will be given to the principles, skills, strategies, and character necessary for effective ministry within the corporate context.
Offered: Online
CHPL 483 Sports Chaplaincy 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course will examine the foundations of Sports Chaplaincy to assist students in developing a solid framework for sports ministry with a Biblical Worldview. Special emphasis will be given to the principles, skills, strategies, and character necessary for effective ministry within the sports context.
Offered: Online
CHPL 499 Chaplain Internship 3 Credit Hour(s)
A practical field experience in chaplaincy under the supervision of an approved mentor. The field, mentor, and nature of service must be approved beforehand by the Faculty Advisor. To receive 3 hours of credit, students must complete a minimum of 150 field hours.
Offered: Online