About This Program
A healthcare chaplain provides pastoral care and services in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice, or for the homebound sick. They work with patients and loved ones, and may offer ministry to staff members when requested.
The Master of Arts in Healthcare Chaplaincy acquaints the student with a broad perspective of Healthcare Chaplaincy. The program consists of ten courses equivalent to fifty hours of study.
5 Healthcare Chaplaincy Verbatim Reports (1–2 pages each) are required — dialogues with hospital, nursing home, hospice, or homebound individuals.
Seven of the ten required courses must be core courses. Elective courses/textbooks and alternate courses may not be utilized.
Degree Requirements
| Requirement | Courses / Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Courses | 4 courses |
| Healthcare Chaplaincy Verbatim Reports | 5 |
| Core Courses | Minimum 7 |
Tuition
Per Semester
$2,195
4 semesters · $8,780 total est. cost
Monthly Plan
$400/mo
$200 deposit, then $400/month. Choose your settlement option.
Pay in Full
$8,480
Full payment at enrollment. Textbooks not included.
* Tuition does not include textbooks. Purchase at your favorite book dealer or Amazon.com.
Curriculum — Authorized Textbooks
Select your core and elective courses from the approved textbook list below.
Healthcare Chaplaincy
by Kathy J. Smith
Evidence Based Healthcare Chaplaincy
by George Fitchett
Spiritual Care in Practice: Case Studies in Healthcare Chaplaincy
by George Fitchett
Chaplains as Partners in Medical Decision-Making: Case Studies in Healthcare Chaplaincy
by Karen Pugliese and Jeanne Wirpsa
Case Studies in Spiritual Care
by George Fitchett
Ethical Questions in Healthcare Chaplaincy: Learning to Make Informed Decisions
by Pia Matthews