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Program Title: Master of Religious Education – Chaplaincy
Description: The Master’s degree in Chaplaincy is an unconventional and a much acclaimed academic program that will impact your life and lives of those around you positively. The course is designed to help students acquire high positions within the Ecclesial community institutions. You will gain the expertise for critical theological evaluation, understanding of behavioral and social sciences, spiritual administration and religious teachings. A chaplain does not serve or work within the confines of a church but works for religious ecclesiastical institutions.
Syllabus: The purpose of the degree course is to imbibe and stimulate pastoral and religious skills catering to community service. Topics include:
- Army, Navy and Air Force Chaplaincy
- Challenges of the Administration Chaplaincy
- Ministering to other religions
- Church and State Relationships
- Religious Pluralism
- Theological Implications
- Catering to Multiple Masters
- Ministry to Military Personnel Overseas
- Pacifism and Conscientious Objection
- Just War Theory and Terrorist Warfare
Accreditation: The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS); Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Format of Education: Online Course
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Chaplains provide pastoral care and counseling to various people. This includes family support counseling, crisis intervention, healthcare, grief ministry, religious sacramental ministry, staff counseling and education. Chaplaincy services are offered in various settings such as military, eldercare homes, correction centers, hospitals, counseling centers, religious institutions etc. There is a huge demand for qualified pastorals in various settings and the job outlook is quite bright. The average salary for staff chaplains is approx. $45,000 per annum. Senior chaplains and religious heads earn up to $80,000 yearly.
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