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Are you ready to start a career in chaplaincy? The Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy at Columbia International University equips you with the knowledge, tools, and skills necessary to provide spiritual support in a wide range of settings. The program, available in both fully online and residential format, offers a comprehensive biblical education that prepares you for effective ministry leadership in various contexts, including local churches, para-church organizations, and mission agencies.
Through this program, you will gain a deep understanding of the Old and New Testaments with an emphasis on God’s redemptive mission. You will practice sound exegesis and apply biblical principles to contemporary issues. Additionally, you will engage with global challenges to orthodox beliefs using insights from the history of global Christianity. You will also develop the ability to understand cultures and worldviews from a biblical perspective, enabling you to engage in effective, biblically-contextualized ministry. The program emphasizes applying biblical principles to leadership, pastoring, preaching, teaching, and counseling, and includes hands-on experience through an internship supervised by a mentor and faculty advisor.
Campus • Online
Campus – August 25
Online – May 5
75
$550
Seminary & School of Counseling
ABHE, ATS, SACSCOC
You will have the opportunity to pursue an education in an evangelical context that prioritizes hands-on learning guided by supportive professors from a wide range of evangelical denominations.
With ten specialization areas, the Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy equips you for the career context you’re passionate about, preparing you to serve in diverse chaplaincy roles effectively.
You will learn methods to cultivate God’s presence internally while also becoming a vessel to share His presence with others, fostering spiritual growth and impactful ministry in various settings.
Here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog:
In this course, you will explore the various types of chaplaincy ministry, including their commonalities, distinctives, and expectations. You will develop a comprehensive theology of chaplaincy and create a plan to employ it in your own ministry setting.
This course will introduce you to the foundational techniques and skills of [pastoral] care and counseling. You will learn how to counsel strategically within the client's process of spiritual, emotional, and relational growth utilizing a holistic therapeutic approach. Emphasis will be placed upon development of the counseling and care professional as well as the development of techniques and skills.
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