The MS in Spiritual Care program consists of a total of 72 credit hours, with the option for students to complete one unit of ACPE, Inc. Clinical Pastoral Education or a Capstone Project to count towards degree completion. Students also enjoy the flexibility of choosing from a wide scope of Elective courses to customize their learning based on their professional goals and desired knowledge.
Core Courses - 63 Credits
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
CHPL 590 | Research and Evidence Based Practice in Spiritual Care | 3 Credits |
CHPL 600 | History and Role of Chaplains | 3 Credits |
CHPL 610 | Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy | 3 Credits |
CHPL 620 | Organizational Mission Leadership | 3 Credits |
HTCA 545 | Population Health Management | 3 Credits |
HTSC 640 | Cultural and Ethical Considerations in Healthcare | 3 Credits |
RELB 519 | Old Testament Studies | 3 Credits |
RELB 539 | New Testament Studies | 3 Credits |
RELB 659 | Grace and Law: Living Between the Advents | 3 Credits |
RELB 579 | Audacity to Trust: Faith and Health | 3 Credits |
RELE 505 | Christian Ethics in Healthcare | 3 Credits |
RELP 510 | Spirituality, Health, and Wholeness | 3 Credits |
RELP 543 | Grief and Loss | 3 Credits |
RELP 645 | Spiritual Disciplines and Practice | 3 Credits |
RELT 528 | Historical Comparative Christian Religious Traditions | 3 Credits |
RELT 568 | World Religions for Healthcare Professions | 3 Credits |
RELT 618 | Christian Church History | 3 Credits |
RELT 628 | Contemporary Christian Theologies | 3 Credits |
RELT 648 | Living from a Pastoral Theology | 3 Credits |
RELT 668 | Wrestling with God in Suffering | 3 Credits |
STAT 515 | Scientific Inquiry and Research | 3 Credits |
Elective Courses (Choose 3 of the following courses) - 3 Credits
Course number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
CHPL 630 | Spiritual Care Across the Life Cycle | 1 Credit |
CHPL 640 | Spiritual Care in Pediatrics | 1 Credit |
CHPL 650 | Spiritual Care at the End of Life | 1 Credit |
CHPL 660 | Spiritual Care in a General Hospital | 1 Credit |
CHPL 670 | Spiritual Care and Mental Illness | 1 Credit |
CHPL 680 | Spiritual Care in Crisis and Trauma | 1 Credit |
CHPL 690 | Spiritual Care as Part of an Inter-Professional Team (pre-req RELE 505) | 1 Credit |
RELE 615 | Bioethics: Human Dignity and Human Flourishing (pre-req RELE 505) | 1 Credit |
RELE 655 | Bioethics: Advanced Health Inequities and Social Justice (Pre-req RELE 505) | 1 Credit |
Capstone (Choose 1 of the following options) - 6 Credits
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
ACPE 510 | One Unit of ACPE, Inc. CPE* | 6 Credits |
CHPL 699 | Capstone Project (Clinically-Based Applied Research) | 6 Credits |
*Required for those becoming a Board Certified Chaplain
![Two female students study together in a classroom](/sites/default/files/styles/fc_800x800/public/media/students-studying-in-classroom-2000x1333px.jpg?h=dd63c53e&itok=wGrVsVmp)
Course Catalog
Full course descriptions and detailed curriculum information are available via our Academic Catalog.
![Clinical Pastoral Education](/sites/default/files/styles/fc_800x800/public/media/clinical_pastoral_education_0.jpg?h=19d31401&itok=IhPfAQ6I)
Sample Course Plan
This sample course plan provides an example of how the program can be completed. Students will work closely with their Academic Advisor to customize a program completion plan that fits your needs.
Apply to Begin Your MS in Spiritual Care
Contact an Admissions Coordinator today for more information.