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OVERVIEW AND COURSES
When you enroll in Kairos Pacific University's Chaplaincy program, you embark on a transformative journey towards becoming a Chaplain, grounded in the ministry of presence. Approved by relevant authorities, this program prepares you for a meaningful career as a certified Chaplain.
Kairos University of California fosters a nurturing and compassionate environment, promoting spiritual growth and diverse learning experiences for Chaplaincy students. The curriculum integrates biblical and theological knowledge, providing practical insights applicable to Chaplain roles in various settings, including healthcare and pastoral care.
Our program's innovative structure offers a flexible schedule, combining online, face-to-face classroom, and hybrid education. This unique approach enables students to maintain full-time employment while pursuing their Chaplaincy education full-time. Experience the convenience and accessibility needed to balance professional and educational commitments on your journey to becoming a skilled and empathetic Chaplain.
The Chaplaincy program is part/concentration of Master of Divinity(MDiv).
HOW IT WORKS
COURSE LENGTH
5 weeks
EFFORT
12+ hours per week
PROGRAM DURATION
Over 2.5 years
FORMAT
Online/hybrid
CLASS SIZE
Under 25 students
MODEL
Instructor-led
KEY COURSE TAKEAWAYS
Equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of Chaplaincy.
Gain valuable insights and leverage the industry networks of our experienced faculty members.
This program offers flexibility and can be successfully completed part-time within an estimated two to four-year timeframe.
Educate students to demonstrate sensitivity towards clients across diverse social backgrounds and uphold respect for the values and identities of clients.
Graduates are well-prepared to address diverse needs, contributing to personal and relational well-being.
Kairos University offers a comprehensive approach to Chaplain competency, emphasizing self-awareness, life narratives, and the "ministry of presence."
Chaplaincy Concentration Course Descriptions
1. CP 501 Introduction to Chaplaincy: (3 hours credit)
Its emergence as specialized Pastoral Care and Counseling including biblical models; practical interventions; theology of suffering; range of contexts and venues from military to hospital, while exploring current challenges to “think outside the box” engaging culture at every turn in shaping the mosaic face of Chaplaincy.
2. CP 502 Ministry of Comfort, Hope and Healing. (3 hours credit)
“Soul Physicians.” The Chaplain. Theory and Praxis. Images of Pastoral Care by Dykstra. Exploring the metaphors for Chaplain such as “spiritual hitchhiker.” Creating our own metaphors. The distinctions between the role of Pastor and Chaplain? Role plays. Interactive learning.
3. CP 503 Let’s get Clinical. (3 hours credit)
Defining and engaging in the “clinical” process. Definitions, terms, dynamics, “evidence-based outcomes.” Community Chaplaincy, healthcare, Palliative, Hospice, Mental Health, Post Traumatic Stress, Addictions, Moral Injury, Multiple diagnoses, Suicidal ideation. Medical Research project.
4. CP 504 Self-Awareness Education. (3 hours credit)
Recognition and application of self-awareness education as part of the sanctification process in the individual and group faith journey. The study of inter-personal relationships as related to the “living human document.” Out of the Depths by Anton Boisen, father of modern Clinical Pastoral Training. Feelings Buried Alive Never Die by Karol Truman. Recalling Our Own Stories by Wimberley. Based on research by the Tavistock Foundation on Interpersonal Group Dynamics.
5. CP 605 The Wounded Healer Principle in Chaplaincy. (3 hours credit)
Hurting people hurt people while healed people help the hurting. “Physician, heal thyself.” The essence of pastoral care begins with our own wounds, brokenness, and afflictions. Eye specks and logs. Naming the pain. Calling out the ‘pink elephant.’ Standing between life and death. When Helping You is Hurting Me by Carmen Rene Berry. Struggle Well by Falke and Goldberg. Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen.
6. CP 606 The Calling and Mission of Chaplaincy. (3 hours credit)
The student’s autobiographical sketch plays a significant role in the connection and bond between the calling and mission emerging from individual experience and Spiritual gifts. The “call” precedes the affirmation (‘burning bush’). Analysis of Spiritual Gifts and family genogram illuminate the path. Mission engagement provides a doorway to cross cultural ministry. Connect the dots.
7. CP 607 The Cross Prayer Model (3 hours credit)
Definition and application of Jesus’ suffering’ to our stories of suffering. Using the Cross Prayer model as intervention and as a catalyst for self-examination. Straight 2 the Heart Ministry by Paul Coneff. Hidden Half of the Gospel by Paul Coneff. Brutally Honest by same author. One book will suffice. Practical application and discipling of the prayer methodology in class.
8. CP 608 One Full Clinical Pastoral Education Unit. (12 hours credits)
Including curriculum, didactics, case studies, clinical practice of 300 hours as Chaplain Intern 100 hours Curriculum based Clinical Process. This CPE Unit satisfies Kairos Pacific University's Internship requirement.
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