Summer 2014/Pasadena
PM559
Baker
PM559: FUNDAMENTALS OF CHAPLAINCY (4 Units: 120 hours). Alan T. Baker.
DESCRIPTION: This course provides an overview of the nature and history of institutional ministry, including the chaplaincy’s identity, purpose, and functional roles. You will examine the biblical and theological foundations of a ministry of presence, which often comprises the core of chaplaincy ministry. You also will review the various types of chaplaincy and explore the commonalities, distinctives and expectations of military, health care, public safety, correctional, sports, campus and disaster relief chaplains. Additionally, the course will develop a professional comprehensive range of biblical-theological knowledge, skills and abilities for ministry leadership in chaplaincy. Supplemental areas of expertise will be introduced at a basic level focusing on specialized skills in pastoral, caregiver and emotional/spiritual support for a chaplain. The emphasis is to develop a basic understanding of how chaplaincy impacts organizations with the Gospel message in military, institutional and organizational communities.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, students will: (1) logically communicate a Christ centered theology of chaplaincy based on Biblical-theological principles; (2) clearly articulate the nature of chaplaincy ministry with respect to its origin (history), identity, purpose, and expectations for leadership; (3) define calling, nature, character of chaplaincy, chaplains as ministry professionals, ministry of presence, servant leadership and visionary leadership; (4) define and explain pastoral care in chaplaincy; (5) know and explain the constitutional and legal mandates governing chaplaincy; (6) define and explain the chaplain as the moral conscience of the institution/organization; (7) define chaplain self care, personal boundaries, and safety issues; (8) identify, define, describe and understand the eight areas of chaplaincy as it pertains to culture, customs, ethos, setting, and education and training requirements.
COURSE FORMAT: This one-week intensive class will meet daily for eight-hour sessions for a total of 40 hours for lectures and regular discussion. Course requirements also include reading, writing, reflection and interviews.
REQUIRED READING: 1087 total number of pages required.
Collins, Jim. Good to Great and the Social Sectors. Harper Collins, 2005. ISBN: 978-0977326402, Pub. Price $11.95 [35 pp.].
Lencioni, Patrick. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Jossey-Bass, 2002. ISBN: 978-07877960759, Pub. Price $24.95 [229 pp.].
Lowney, Chris. Heroic Leadership. Loyola Press, 2003. ISBN: 978-0829421156, Pub. Price $16.95 [330 pp.].
MacDonald, Gordon. Building Below the Waterline: Shoring Up the Foundations of Leadership. Hendrickson Publishing, 2011. ISBN: 978-1598566697, Pub. Price $21.95 [250 pp.].
Nouwen, Henri. In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership. The Crossroad Publishing Company, 1989. ISBN: 978-0824512590, Pub. Price $14.95 [107 pp.].
Paget, Naomi K. and McCormack, Janet R. The Work of the Chaplain. Judson Press, 2006. ISBN: 978-0817014995, Pub. Price $12.00 [136 pp.].
RECOMMENDED READING:
Bergen, Doris L. The Sword of the Lord: Military Chaplains from the First to the Twenty-First Century. University of Notre Dame Press, 2004. ISBN: 978-0268021764, Pub. Price $18.00 [298 pp.].
Crick, Robert. Outside the Gates: The Need for Theology, History, and Practice of Chaplaincy Ministries. Higherlife Publishing, 2011. ISBN: 978-1935245575, Pub. Price $16.99 [230 pp.].
Patterson, Kerry. Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High. McGraw Hill, 2012. ISBN: 978-0071771320, Pub. Price $18.00 [244 pp.]
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
Class attendance and participation – Learning Outcomes 2,4,5 [25% of grade].
Reading and Book Reviews – Recommended that students read and complete the 1st writing assignment and turn it in on day one; official due date is end of class week (day five – June 27, 2014): 2 page double spaced review for each REQUIRED course textbook - Learning Outcomes 5,8 [25% of grade].
Theology of Chaplaincy Paper - 2nd writing assignment due the next Friday following end of class (7 days – July 4, 2014): 8 full pages double spaced, fully documented sources – Learning Outcomes 1,6,7 [25% of grade].
Interview Research & Reflections - 3rd writing assignment due second Friday following end of class (14 days – July 11, 2014): 8 full pages double-spaced, fully documented sources –Learning Outcomes 3,4,6,7 [12.5% research and 12.5% reflections & integration-25% total].
PREREQUISITES: None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective. Meets a requirement in the Military Chaplaincy Area of Emphasis. Option to meet the PC requirement in the 120 MDiv Program.
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.