CHPL 680 - Military Chaplaincy

CHPL 680 Discussion Board Forums (4)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 350–400 words, contain at least 2 scholarly citations in current Turabian format, and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 200 words and contain at least 1 scholarly citation in current Turabian format. (MLO: A, B, C, D).

CHPL 680 Practical Book Review

The student will complete a practical book review on 1 of 4 provided texts. The book review must be 800 words, focusing on the author’s approach in describing and defining Christian leadership and the task of a Christian leader. The paper will focus on the application of the book to the student’s future ministry. Citations must be in current Turabian format (MLO: D).

CHPL 680 The Authority of the Call Paper

The student will write a 5–7-page paper on The Authority of the Call. The student will pay close attention to his/her call to chaplaincy/ministry, explaining how his/her call is fleshed out in the Army Motto “For God and Country,” the Navy’s Motto “Vocati Ad Servitium” (Called to Serve), or the Air Force Motto “Glorifying God, Serving Airmen, Pursuing Excellence,” as well as how Ordination and Endorsement plays a role in his/her being a military chaplain. This paper must use at least 5 current sources.

CHPL 680 Funeral Director or County (State or City) Coroner or Medical Examiner

The student will either interview a funeral home director or County, City, or State Coroner or Medical Examiner on dealing with the dead. The student will focus on how the dead are treated. Is dignity a part of their treatment? How is the family dealt with? What is done to prepare the body for a funeral? What if the body is not intact? How do religious concerns affect the way the work is done? This must be a 3–5-page paper with a minimum of 3 sources. (MLO: A, B, C, D)

CHPL 680 Biblical Rationale

The student will use scripture to explain a biblical rationale for military chaplaincy ministry. This assignment will explore what aspects of Scripture should guide and steer the ministry of the chaplain. Included in this will be an analysis of how to minister in pluralistic settings while maintaining a commitment to scripture. This paper must be 4–5 pages. If any suggestions are needed the student should contact the professor for help in advance. This paper could be written as a sermon that could be preached on chaplaincy. (MLO: B, C)

CHPL 680 Military Chaplaincy Ministry Plan

In 10–12 pages the student will create a ministry plan for ministry in his/her unique military chaplaincy subfield (Army, Navy, and Air Force). Specific aspects required in this paper will be provided in this course. (MLO: A, B, C, D, E, and F)