Chaplaincy (CHPL)

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: Online
CHPL 220  Foundations of Chaplain Leadership  3 Credit Hour(s)  
Online 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: Online
CHPL 315  Chaplain Ethics  3 Credit Hour(s)  
Online Prerequisite: CHPL 200 and CHPL 220
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: Online
CHPL 480  Public-Safety Chaplaincy  3 Credit Hour(s)  
Online Prerequisite: CHPL 200 and CHPL 220
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)  
Online Prerequisite: CHPL 200 and CHPL 220
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)  
Online Prerequisite: CHPL 200 and CHPL 220
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)  
Online Prerequisite: CHPL 200 and CHPL 220
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)  
Online Prerequisite: ((CHPL 480 or CHPL 481 or CHPL 482 or CHPL 483) and CHPL 200 and CHPL 220 and CRIS 302 and RLGN 360 )
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
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