Basic Chaplain Course

Spiritual and Pastoral Care Skills in Chaplaincy (CTA 5200)


Description
This course explores the key principles and practices of spiritual and pastoral care within the context of chaplaincy. Students will engage in theological reflection, ethical considerations, and practical skills necessary for providing compassionate and effective spiritual care. Special focus will be given to understanding spirituality, world faith expressions, and providing spiritual needs assessments in different ministry contexts. Students will gain fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities in the ten functional areas of chaplaincy. This course will develop the skills of professional chaplains, part-time chaplains, volunteer chaplains, seminary/divinity/theological students, and anyone else interested in chaplaincy or the ministry of pastoral care.
Content
  • Survey: Getting to Know You
  • CTA 5200 - Course Syllabus
  • MODULE 1: THE FUNDAMENTALS: THE WHY, WHAT, WHO, AND HOW OF CHAPLAINCY
  • Module 1 Article: Pastoral Care and Spiritual Care Differences
  • Module 1 Video: Chaplaincy - What is it?
  • Module 1 Video: What is Chaplaincy?
  • Module 1 Reflection Paper: The Essential Chaplain Skill Sets
  • MODULE 2: UNDERSTANDING THE NEED FOR CHAPLAINCY
  • Module 2 Article: 2022 Gallup “Survey of Demand for Chaplaincy”
  • Module 2 Video: Spiritual Care - The Everyday Work of Chaplains
  • Module 2 Reflection Paper: Chaplain Demand Survey Analysis
  • MODULE 3: UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUALITY AND WORLD FAITH EXPRESSIONS
  • Module 3 Video: Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy in Religiously Diverse Societies
  • Module 3 Reflection Paper: Learning About a Faith Tradition Other Than Your Own
  • MODULE 4: UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENTS
  • Module Video 4: Beyond Presence: Taking Spiritual Assessment to the Next Level
  • Module 4 Reflection Paper: Providing Compassionate Spiritual Care
  • MODULE 5: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO CHAPLAINCY
  • Module 5 Article: The U.S.A.T Dorchester and the Four Chaplains
  • Module 5 Video: The Story Behind the Word…Chaplain
  • Module 5 Video: Origins of Chaplaincy and St. Martin of Tours
  • Module 5 Video: For God and Country Part 3: Museum Tells Chaplain Corps History
  • Module 5 Video: U.S. Army Chaplains - Yesterday and Today
  • Module 5 Video: The Four Chaplains: Sacrifice at Sea
  • Module Reflection Paper 5: Remembering The Four Chaplains
  • MODULE 6: THE LEGAL FOUNDATION OF CHAPLAINCY IN THE USA
  • Module 6 Video: The First Amendment and Religious Freedom Explained
  • Module 6 Video: You Can Trust Your Chaplain - What is a Chaplain Endorsement?
  • Module 6 Video: What is an Ecclesiastical Endorsement?
  • Module 6 Reflection Paper: The Free-Exercise of Religion
  • MODULE 7: THE PERSON OF THE CHAPLAIN
  • Module 7 Video: The Ministry of Presence
  • Module 7 Video: 7 Characteristics of Highly Effective Pastors
  • Module 7 Video: Seven Reasons Pastors Burn Out
  • Module 7 Reflection Paper: Advising Organizational and Institutional Leaders
  • MODULE 8: TEN FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF CHAPLAINCY
  • Module 8 Research Paper: Theology of Spiritual and Pastoral Care in Chaplaincy
  • Survey: Next Steps
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed