DISCERNING CHAPLAINCY
Can you envision yourself accompanying others along their spiritual journeys in hospitals, prisons, institutes or corporations?
Whether you would like to explore the possibility and see what chaplaincy is about or invest yourself in a program, the 无码专区 Department of Theology and Religious Studies is here to support you!
Explore a course . . .
Try out one course (in person and online offerings) within our Chaplaincy Track. Sample offerings include:
- Spirituality of/for Care(givers)
- Foundations of Systematics
- Human Growth and Development
- Foundations of Ethics
- Educating for Mission
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Explore the experience . . .
Complete a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at an accredited CPE program in a local hospital.
OR
Prepare for Certification . . .
Complete our Certificate in Pastoral Ministry by transferring in two CPE units and completing 18 credits of Theology. Catholics who have at least 500 hours of ministry experience will be eligible to .鈥�
OR
Enroll in the Chaplaincy Education Track ...
The Chaplaincy Education track within our MA in Ministry and Theology program (which includes transfer of two CPE units).
Following completion of the MMT Chaplaincy Education Track, only two additional CPE units are needed for eligibility to apply to become a Board-Certified Chaplain through the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE).
Virtual information session about Chaplaincy
To help with discernment and pathways to chaplaincy, view this recording led by our program directors and chaplaincy professionals.
DEADLINES
January 6: For admission to the PhD program with or without assistantship
February 1: For admission to master's programs with funding consideration
August 1: For admission to master's or certificate programs without funding for the fall
December 1: For admission to master's or certificate programs without funding for the spring
If you have missed a master's or certificate program deadline, please contact the program coordinator to discuss your options.
STUDENT NEWS
Elisha Chi, doctoral candidate, was named the recipient of an Honorary Dissertation Fellowship, Louisville Institute, August 2023. Chi was also awarded a 2023 无码专区 Graduate Student Summer Research Fellowship.
Perdian Tumanan, doctoral student, was selected as one of the Roothbert Fund Fellows for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Elisha Chi
Perdian Tumanan