CHPL 500 - Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry

CHPL 500 Discussion Board Forums (4)

The student is required to provide a thread in response to provided prompts for each forum. Each thread must be 800 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to two other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 200 words. (Outcomes: A, D, E, F)

CHPL 500 Quizzes (2)

Quiz 1 will deal with the history of chaplaincy from 27BC – 1600AD.

Quiz 2 will deal with the legality of chaplaincy in pluralistic settings.

Both quizzes will be 45 minutes each and be composed of 25 multiple-choice questions. Students must take the quiz during the allotted time. (Outcomes: B, C, D, E, F)

CHPL 500 Test

The Test will deal with the history of chaplaincy from 1601-1950.

The Test will be 75 minutes and be composed of 50 muliple-choice questions. Students must take the test during ht eallotted time. (Outcomes: B, C, D, E, F)

CHPL 500 Research Paper

The student will complete a research paper for this course. The Research Paper is broken down into 5 parts. (Outcomes: A, B, C, D, E, F)

Research Paper: Part 1

Student will write a 5 page paper analyzing how the chaplain is to glorify God by bearing Christ’s image and message to others, so that they can enjoy a holy and loving relationship with God and one another. Prior to writing, the student will research the ministry of Jesus in the assigned Gospel, considering parallels between Jesus’ ministry and chaplain ministry. Examples might include comparisons between the incarnational, relational, exemplary, and servant leadership of Jesus and chaplains. Applicable information will provide a biblical basis to be used in Research Part 5. The paper must be accomplished in Turabian footnote citation style.

Research Paper: Part 2

The student will write a 5 page paper explaining the various types of chaplain ministry. This assignment is designed to prepare the student to select one particular chaplaincy discipline on which to focus for the remainder of the research paper. Applicable information will be helpful in writing Research Part 5. The paper must be accomplished in Turabian footnote citation style.

Research Paper: Part 3

The student will write a 5 page report following a chaplain interview. Students will interview a chaplain currently serving in the particular chaplain discipline chosen following Research Paper Part 2. Applicable information and quotes will be used in Research Part 5. The paper must be accomplished in Turabian footnote citation style.

Research Paper: Part 4

Students will write a 5 page critical evaluation of one of the options under Required Resources (the texts marked with an asterick), consisting of a summary and critique. The summary must focus on the main ideas and significant themes in the book, as well as an account of the author’s overall purpose in writing. The critique section must contain a well-thought-out critical interaction with the author’s thesis and the main points of the argument he presents in the book. The critique must present the strengths and weaknesses as well as an overall evaluation of the book. Applicable information will be used in Research Part 5. The paper must be accomplished in Turabian footnote citation style.

Research Paper: Part 5

The student will write an 10-page research paper. The paper will analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing the chaplaincy discipline chosen. Information gleaned in the previous 4 parts of the Research Project will be utilized in writing and must be properly annotated in footnotes. Additionally, Research Parts 1-4 will be included as appendices, but will not count towards the page count. The paper must be accomplished in Turabian footnote citation style.