The MS in Spiritual Care program consists of a total of 72 credit hours, with the option for students to complete one unit of ACPE, Inc. Clinical Pastoral Education or a Capstone Project to count towards degree completion. Students also enjoy the flexibility of choosing from a wide scope of Elective courses to customize their learning based on their professional goals and desired knowledge.
Core Courses - 63 Credits
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHPL 590 | Research and Evidence Based Practice in Spiritual Care | 3 Credits |
| CHPL 600 | History and Role of Chaplains | 3 Credits |
| CHPL 610 | Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy | 3 Credits |
| CHPL 620 | Organizational Mission Leadership | 3 Credits |
| HTCA 545 | Population Health Management | 3 Credits |
| HTSC 640 | Cultural and Ethical Considerations in Healthcare | 3 Credits |
| RELB 519 | Old Testament Studies | 3 Credits |
| RELB 539 | New Testament Studies | 3 Credits |
| RELB 659 | Grace and Law: Living Between the Advents | 3 Credits |
| RELB 579 | Audacity to Trust: Faith and Health | 3 Credits |
| RELE 505 | Christian Ethics in Healthcare | 3 Credits |
| RELP 510 | Spirituality, Health, and Wholeness | 3 Credits |
| RELP 543 | Grief and Loss | 3 Credits |
| RELP 645 | Spiritual Disciplines and Practice | 3 Credits |
| RELT 528 | Historical Comparative Christian Religious Traditions | 3 Credits |
| RELT 568 | World Religions for Healthcare Professions | 3 Credits |
| RELT 618 | Christian Church History | 3 Credits |
| RELT 628 | Contemporary Christian Theologies | 3 Credits |
| RELT 648 | Living from a Pastoral Theology | 3 Credits |
| RELT 668 | Wrestling with God in Suffering | 3 Credits |
| STAT 515 | Scientific Inquiry and Research | 3 Credits |
Elective Courses (Choose 3 of the following courses) - 3 Credits
| Course number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHPL 630 | Spiritual Care Across the Life Cycle | 1 Credit |
| CHPL 640 | Spiritual Care in Pediatrics | 1 Credit |
| CHPL 650 | Spiritual Care at the End of Life | 1 Credit |
| CHPL 660 | Spiritual Care in a General Hospital | 1 Credit |
| CHPL 670 | Spiritual Care and Mental Illness | 1 Credit |
| CHPL 680 | Spiritual Care in Crisis and Trauma | 1 Credit |
| CHPL 690 | Spiritual Care as Part of an Inter-Professional Team (pre-req RELE 505) | 1 Credit |
| RELE 615 | Bioethics: Human Dignity and Human Flourishing (pre-req RELE 505) | 1 Credit |
| RELE 655 | Bioethics: Advanced Health Inequities and Social Justice (Pre-req RELE 505) | 1 Credit |
Capstone (Choose 1 of the following options) - 6 Credits
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACPE 510 | One Unit of ACPE, Inc. CPE* | 6 Credits |
| CHPL 699 | Capstone Project (Clinically-Based Applied Research) | 6 Credits |
*Required for those becoming a Board Certified Chaplain
Course Catalog
Full course descriptions and detailed curriculum information are available via our Academic Catalog.
Sample Course Plan
This sample course plan provides an example of how the program can be completed. Students will work closely with their Academic Advisor to customize a program completion plan that fits your needs.
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