CHPL 655 - Chaplain Evangelism and Discipleship

CHPL 655 Discussion Board (2)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 800 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 300 words.

CHPL 655 Book Review

Students will write a 5 page critical evaluation of the assigned text, consisting of a summary, critique, and application. 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 summary should not exceed 1 page in length. 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. The critique should be no less than 2 pages. The application section of the paper should address how you will apply the concepts learned from the text to your specific ministry context (i.e. Military Chaplain, Hospital Chaplain, Community Chaplain, etc.). The application section should be no less than 1 page in length. The paper must be accomplished in Turabian footnote citation style.

In addition to these requirements, the paper must have a proper introduction and conclusion and follow the structure of a standard academic essay (Title page, Introduction, summary, critique, application, conclusion, Bibliography).

CHPL 655 Philosophy of Evangelism Paper

The student will write a 2-3-page paper explaining their personal philosophy of evangelism. This paper should be focused on the way you think you should evangelize in pluralistic and secular chaplain ministry settings. Use Scripture and scriptural principles to support your philosophy. Remember, your philosophy is specific to your ministry context. This should reflect the incarnational aspect of your ministry and be rooted in your Theology.

CHPL 655 Discipleship Group Report (3)

The student will write three, 2-3 page reports detailing his/her discipleship group. The intent is for each student to lead, or co-lead, a ministry group devoted to discipleship. Each report will detail different aspects of the group. Students should direct their responses as follows:

Report 1: This report will focus on the vision, purpose, goals, and target audience of the group.

Report 2: This report will focus on current physical and spiritual progress of the group. First, address how the group is developing and how well it is staying in line with it’s original vision, purpose, and goals. Most importantly, address how group members are growing in Christ.

Report 3: This report will be more reflective in nature. Reflect on how the group has progressed and give evidence of spiritual growth. Be sure to include how well the group has kept to the original vision, purpose, and goals. Give an honest assessment of what you have done well, and what you would do differently in the future.

CHPL 655 Philosophy of Discipleship Paper

The student will write a 2-3-page paper explaining their personal philosophy of discipleship. This paper should be focused on the way you think you should disciple in pluralistic and secular chaplain ministry settings. Use Scripture and scriptural principles to support your philosophy. Remember, your philosophy is specific to your ministry context. This should reflect the incarnational aspect of your ministry and be rooted in your Theology.

CHPL 655 Great Commission Chaplaincy Project Paper

The Student will create a comprehensive chaplain ministry plan (9 to 10 pages) for one of the following groups: children, students, adults, singles, men, women, or support/recovery. The student should base all decisions on his/her specific Chaplain Ministry context. Your project should include the following:

State the characteristics of the group that you are ministering to (macro or micro).

Scriptural Foundations- What passages of Scripture validate and guide this ministry?

Core Ministry Values- From the passages describe key values/ principles that guide the ministry.

Create a Comprehensive (paragraph) and a Concise Mission Statement (sentence).

Create Slogans and Visuals that illustrate the ministry.

Ministry Plan: How are you going to get from point A to point B? (Need detail here) Models/ Diagrams/ Illustrations included- How to develop disciples who develop disciples.

Proposed Team Members/ Personnel- Who and what will the team look like?

Proposed 12 month Ministry Calendar

Proposed 12 month Budget

Scope and Sequence Plan- What topics will you study? (3 year Curriculum plan)

Communication tools and techniques: How are you going to get your message delivered?

Verifiers: Final measurable statement: “By the time a child/student/ adult… has been in this ministry area for three years… How will you know you have been successful? Numbers/ percentages/ ratios…