What are the Associate of Chaplaincy Requirements?
Associate of Chaplaincy (64 credits)
Requirements: 64 minimum credit hours and 2.0 GPA or higher
Designed to help you grow closer to Christ, become grounded in the Bible and theology, develop a biblical worldview, and build specific skills for chaplaincy.
Objectives
· Summarize the redemptive-historical story of the Bible and identify key truths
· State major elements of a biblical worldview and contrast with other worldviews
· Use spiritual disciplines to commune with Christ and conform to his character
· Explain biblical principles for chaplaincy and best practices for interpersonal communication, healthy relationships, and chaplaincy in various settings (such as hospitals, schools, businesses, law enforcement, armed forces, and prisons)
· Develop skills to gather information, think critically, and communicate clearly
Required Courses:
Bible/Theology Studies (13 credits)
THE 101 Christian Basics (3 credits)
BIB 111 Old Testament Survey (3 credits)
BIB 112 New Testament Survey (3 credits)
THE 210 Theology I (4 credits)
Ministry Studies (18 credits)
MIN 010 Christian Leaders: Getting Started (0 credits)
MIN 015 Christian Leaders College Admissions (0 credits)
MIN 100 Christian Leaders Connection (3 credits)
MIN 101 Ministry Foundations [2020] (3 credits)
MIN 151 People Smart for Ministry (3 credits)
MIN 210 Pastoral Care (3 credits)
MIN 220 Church and Ministry (3 credits)
MIN 230 Introduction to Chaplaincy (3 credits)
General Studies (23 credits)
COM 101 Introduction to Communication (3 credits)
ENG 121 College Writing (3 credits)
ENG 122 College Writing Lab (1 credit)
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
INT 210 Total Fitness (3 credits)
PHI 230 Ethics (3 credits)
HIS 240 History of World Christianity (4 credits)
Natural Science/Mathematics (choose one course; 3 credits)
MAT 121 College Algebra (3 credits)
MAT 151 Finite Mathematics (3 credits) [being revised; formerly Ministry Mathematics]
SCI 201 Astronomy (3 credits)
SCI 210 Introduction to Biology (3 credits)
Electives: choose at least 3 additional courses (9 credits) in areas of your choice in the Bible/Theology, Ministry, and/or General Studies categories.
ACH 290 Capstone course for Associate of Chaplaincy Degree (1 credit)