Master of Divinity (Chaplaincy)
INTEGRATING HEART AND MIND
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Do you feel drawn to pastoral care but picture yourself working outside of a typical church environment? Do you hunger to learn more Scripture and pass that knowledge on to others who need encouragement, comfort, and support? You may be receiving a call to chaplaincy.
Is the Master of Divinity (Chaplaincy) program right for me? If you want to…
- Perform the pastoral, caregiver, and spiritual support roles of a chaplain in a military, institutional, or organizational setting
- Work in chaplaincy for an employing institution that requires the MDiv degree
- Form a missional vision of kingdom ministry within multi-cultural and multi-faith contexts
... then the Master of Divinity (Chaplaincy) program is right for you.
What to expect in the Master of Divinity (Chaplaincy) program:
- 80 credit hours of coursework
- One basic unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at a setting of your choice
- Fulfill educational requirements specified by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) for recognition as a Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)
- Training in demonstrating critical and faithful interpretation and responsible use of Scripture in appropriate ministry and professional settings
- Developing communal and personal disciplines that nourish Christian spiritual and moral formation
Location(s) Offered:
Ashland Campus
910 Center Street
Ashland, OH 44805
Columbus Center
1900 E. Dublin Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43229
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Master of Divinity (Chaplaincy) Degree WorksheetDegree Design
CLASS NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
Preliminary and Summative Coursework | |
| CHP 7790 Capstone Experience for Chaplaincy | 1 hour |
Spiritual Formation Courses | |
| SPF 5541 Spiritual Formation Core (1): Spiritual Disciplines | 2 hours |
| SPF 5542 Spiritual Formation Core (2): Prayer | 2 hours |
Core Courses | |
| BSG 5501 Engaging Texts and Contexts | 3 hours |
| CHS 5500 Story of the Christian Faith | 3 hours |
| CTH 5520 Christian Theology for the Kingdom of God | 3 hours |
| ETH 5530 Christian Ethics | 3 hours |
| MSS 5501 Kingdom Mission in a Global Community | 3 hours |
| NTS 5511 Introduction to the New Testament | 3 hours |
| OTS 5511 Introduction to the Old Testament (Part 1) | 3 hours |
| OTS 5512 Introduction to the Old Testament (Part 2) | 3 hours |
Ministry Cohort | |
| CLD 6630 Leading the People of God | 3 hours |
| CWP 5512 Worship and the Community of God | 3 hours |
| PCC 5520 Well Being in Ministry | 3 hours |
| PCC 5530 Pastoral Counseling and Care | 3 hours |
Chaplaincy Courses | |
| CHP 6645 Introduction to Chaplaincy | 3 hours |
| CHP 6646 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Basic Unit | 3 hours |
| CHP 6650 Advanced Ethics for Ministry Practitioners | 3 hours |
| EVG 7726 Navigating the Multi-Faith Context | 3 hours |
| MSS 6613 Cultural Competencies | 3 hours |
| PTS 7794 Independent Study in Pastoral Ministry | 3 hours |
| PCC Elective | 9 hours |
Elective Courses | |
| OTS/NTS Elective | 1-3 hours |
| CHS/CTH/ETH Electives | 1-3 hours |
| PTS Electives | 1-3 hours |
| Open Electives | 6 hours |
Total Hours | 80 hours |
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Start Your Journey
The link below will direct you to the Ashland University Graduate School online application to apply to the Master of Divinity (Chaplaincy) program.
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