Week 1: Foundations of Chaplaincy & Multifaith Competence

• Overview of chaplaincy as a specialized ministry

• Roles, responsibilities, and ethical boundaries

• Cultural and religious sensitivity

• Respecting and engaging diverse spiritual traditions

Week 2: Spiritual Care & Crisis Response

• Core principles of spiritual care and counseling

• Active listening, empathy, and confidentiality

• Crisis intervention techniques and trauma-informed care

• Chaplain self-care in high-stress environments

Week 3: Institutional Chaplaincy I – Healthcare & Prisons

• Role of chaplains in hospitals and healthcare

• Supporting patients, families, and staff

• End-of-life care and grief support

• Ministering in correctional facilities and understanding prison culture

ART 310 Creative Writing II

HEA 311 Take Charge of your Health

COU 312 Cornerstone of Communication

BST 313 Hermeneutics

THE 314 Ecclesiology

 

Second Module (Winter)

COU 321 Parenting for Success (Marriage/Family)

LEA 322 Gifted to Succeed

ESC 323 Philosophy of Religion

ESC 324 Introduction to Psychology

THE 325 Introduction to Theology

 

Third Module (Spring)

The 331 Rheumatology

THE 332 Apologetics

BST 333 The Book of Isaiah

BLS 334 Greek

CCS 335 Sociology

Week 4: Institutional Chaplaincy II – Military & Education

• Military chaplaincy roles, culture, and ethics

• Supporting service members and their families

• Campus and school-based chaplaincy

• Addressing student needs and diverse worldviews

MIN 435 How to Walk in the Spirit

Week 5: Community Chaplaincy & Ethical Leadership

• Workplace and community-based chaplaincy

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with healthcare/social work professionals

• Ethical leadership and continuous professional development

 

Week 6: Final Project & Evaluation

• Practical case study or real-world chaplaincy scenario

• Final reflection paper or group presentation

• Course wrap-up and Certificate of Completion