Master of Chaplaincy
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The Master of Chaplaincy (MChap) degree programme provides essential post-graduate professional preparation for chaplaincy ministries with broad exposure to other fields of theological study. The programme is intended for men and women who already have an undergraduate background in ministerial studies but desire to obtain the basic and specialized preparation needed to become professional chaplains. It is also designed to enable practising pastors/chaplains and intending chaplains to pursue a higher degree.
The need for competent and skilled chaplains to care for students' spiritual needs, military personnel, and institutions need trained and competent chaplains. Further, the Adventist Church in Africa is active in ministering to Adventist and non-Adventist students in public primary, secondary and tertiary institutions and persons in military and correctional institutions.
Purpose of the Programme
The Master of Chaplaincy degree is for ministers desiring clinical training and professional preparedness to serve men and women in educational institutions, Church departments, healthcare centres, uniformed services, correctional facilities, etc.
- To develop competencies in Biblical, doctrinal, spiritual formation, and pastoral counselling.
- To develop skills and attitude of servant leadership required for chaplaincy ministry.
- Have a bachelor’s degree in Theology/Religion with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4-point scale or its equivalent grade of 60%. Applicants with a CGPA of 2.5 to 2.99 or 55% to 59% may be accepted on probation.
- Have two Recommendations: One from the local Church Board and one from your previous university or from the employing organization if employed. Submit the name, email address and designation of your referees, and AUA admissions will email the link for completing the online recommendation form. The applicant should seek the consent of the referee before submitting their details.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in English.
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Duration of the Program |
Years |
Semesters/Sessions |
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Full-time |
2 |
4 Semesters |
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Part-time |
3 |
3 Sessions + 1 Inter-semester for CPE I |
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Requirements |
Credits |
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Core Courses |
31 |
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Specialization |
9 |
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Research & Thesis Project |
12 |
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Total |
52 |
Specializations:
- Correctional Chaplaincy
- Military Chaplaincy
- Healthcare Chaplaincy
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MChap |
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Core Courses |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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CHAP 611 |
Foundation of chaplaincy |
2 |
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CHAP 614 |
Chaplaincy Formation and Professional Ethics |
3 |
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CHAP 620 |
Multi-Religious Context Chaplaincy |
3 |
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CHAP 668 |
Worship, Homiletics and Healing |
3 |
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CHAP 674 |
Care of the Bereaved and Dying |
3 |
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CHAP 665 |
Theology of OT |
3 |
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CHAP 660 |
Theology of NT |
3 |
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CHAP 615 |
Theology of Human Suffering |
3 |
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CHAP 669 |
Clinical Pastoral Education-1 (CPE-1) |
8 |
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Total |
31 |
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Specialization 1 Campus Chaplaincy |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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CHAP 631 |
Campus Chaplaincy |
3 |
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CHAP 633 |
Issues in Contemporary Youth Culture |
3 |
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CHAP 650 |
Children Youth and Young Adult Ministry |
3 |
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9 |
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Specialization 2 Correctional Chaplaincy |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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CHAP 635 |
Correctional Chaplaincy |
3 |
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CHAP 637 |
Seminar in Correctional Chaplaincy |
3 |
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CHAP 652 |
Chaplaincy and Justice |
3 |
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9 |
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Specialization 3 Military Chaplaincy |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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CHAP 643 |
Military Chaplaincy |
3 |
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CHAP 645 |
Context and Culture of Military |
3 |
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CHAP 656 |
Seminary in Military Chaplaincy |
3 |
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9 |
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Specialization 4 Healthcare chaplaincy |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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CHAP 639 |
Healthcare Ministry and Chaplaincy |
3 |
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CHAP 641 |
Mental Health and Spirituality |
3 |
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CHAP 654 |
Health and Illness |
3 |
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Total |
9 |
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INTERSEMESTER (Healthcare Chaplaincy) |
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CHAP 679 |
Clinical Pastoral Education-2 (CPE-2) |
9 |
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Research |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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GSEM 605 |
Applied Theology Research and Writing |
3 |
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CHAP 694 |
Seminar in Chaplaincy Research |
3 |
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CHAP 695 |
Chaplaincy Project/Thesis |
6 |
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Total |
12 |
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Grand Total: |
52 |
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Part-Time Schedule |
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MChap. – Specialization (Correctional Chaplaincy) |
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Year 1 – Session 1 |
Year 2 – Session 2 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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GSEM605 |
Applied Theology Research and Writing |
3 |
THST 615 |
Theology of Human Suffering |
3 |
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OTST 665 |
Theology of the Old Testament |
3 |
NTST 660 |
Theology of the New Testament |
3 |
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CHAP 611 |
Foundation of Chaplaincy |
2 |
CHAP 674 |
Care of the Bereaved and Dying |
3 |
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CHAP 614 |
Chaplaincy Formation/Professional Ethics |
3 |
CHAP 668 |
Worship, Homiletics and Healing |
3 |
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CHAP 620 |
Multi-Religious Context-Chaplaincy |
3 |
CHAP 694 |
Seminar in Chaplaincy Research (Thesis/Project proposal) |
3 |
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Total |
14 |
Total |
15 |
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Between Yr. 1 and Yr. 2: Specially Arranged Courses: |
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CHAP 669 Clinical Pastoral Education-I |
8 |
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Year 3 – Session 3 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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CHAP 635 |
Correctional Chaplaincy |
3 |
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CHAP 637 |
Seminar in Correctional Chaplaincy |
3 |
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CHAP 652 |
Chaplaincy and Justice |
3 |
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CHAP 695 |
Chaplaincy Project/Thesis (Thesis Defence) |
6 |
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Total |
15 |
Total |
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Grand Total: 52 |
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Part Time Schedule |
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MChap. – Specialization (Military Chaplaincy) |
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Year 1 |
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Year 1 – Session 1 |
Year 2 – Session 2 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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GSEM605 |
Applied Theology Research and Writing |
3 |
THST 615 |
Theology of Human Suffering |
3 |
|
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OTST 665 |
Theology of the Old Testament |
3 |
NTST 660 |
Theology of the New Testament |
3 |
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CHAP 611 |
Foundation of Chaplaincy |
2 |
CHAP 674 |
Care of the Bereaved and Dying |
3 |
|
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CHAP 614 |
Chaplaincy Formation/Professional Ethics |
3 |
CHAP 668 |
Worship, Homiletics and Healing |
3 |
|
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CHAP 620 |
Multi-Religious Context-Chaplaincy |
3 |
CHAP 694 |
Seminar in Chaplaincy Research (Thesis/Project proposal) |
3 |
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Total |
14 |
Total |
15 |
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Between Yr. 1 and Yr. 2: Specially Arranged Courses: |
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CHAP 669 Clinical Pastoral Education-I |
8 |
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Year 3 – Session 3 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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CHAP 643 |
Military Chaplaincy |
3 |
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CHAP 645 |
Context and Culture of Military |
3 |
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CHAP 656 |
Seminary in Military Chaplaincy |
3 |
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CHAP 695 |
Chaplaincy Project/Thesis (Thesis Defence) |
6 |
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Total |
15 |
Total |
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Grand Total: 52 |
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MChap. – Specialization: (Healthcare Chaplaincy) |
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Year 1 – Session 1 |
Year 2 – Session 2 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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GSEM605 |
Applied Theology Research and Writing |
3 |
THST 615 |
Theology of Human Suffering |
3 |
|
|
OTST 665 |
Theology of the Old Testament |
3 |
NTST 660 |
Theology of the New Testament |
3 |
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CHAP 611 |
Foundation of Chaplaincy |
2 |
CHAP 674 |
Care of the Bereaved and Dying |
3 |
|
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CHAP 614 |
Chaplaincy Formation/Professional Ethics |
3 |
CHAP 668 |
Worship, Homiletics and Healing |
3 |
|
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CHAP 620 |
Multi-Religious Context-Chaplaincy |
3 |
CHAP 694 |
Seminar in Chaplaincy Research (Thesis/Project proposal) |
3 |
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Total |
14 |
Total |
15 |
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Between Yr. 1 and Yr. 2: Specially Arranged Courses: |
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CHAP 669 Clinical Pastoral Education-I |
8 |
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Year 3 – Session 3 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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CHAP 639 |
Healthcare Ministry and Chaplaincy |
3 |
CHAP 669 |
Clinical Pastoral Education-2 (CPE-2) |
9 |
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CHAP 641 |
Mental Health and Spirituality |
3 |
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CHAP 654 |
Health and Illness |
3 |
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CHAP 695 |
Chaplaincy Project/Thesis (Thesis Defence) |
6 |
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Total |
15 |
Total |
9 |
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Grand Total: 61 |
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