Theory & Practice
This course will explore the professionalization of chaplaincy in contemporary society. Students will examine spiritual and religious care practices that can facilitate persons in their spiritual growth and healing. The theory and practice of the professional chaplain as a non-congregational minister in contemporary society will be examined. Learners will further develop the ability of spiritual assessment and care planning, theological reflection and ethical discourse in the application of spiritual/religious interventions.
CHP 520 is a required course in the MA in Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care degree and the Post-Masters Certificate in Spiritual Care. This course can be used as a general elective for the MA in Transformational Leadership and the Master of Divinity degrees.
This course is offered through the following delivery mode:
Gloria Woodland
Director of Chaplaincy Program, Associate Professor of Chaplaincy Studies and Spiritual Care
Gloria has a passion for the ministry of spiritual care. She believes that the ministry of Christian chaplains is to reveal that God is present in the varied circumstances of life, yet even more to share that God is not just present, but that he is active.
