CHPL 682 - Community Chaplaincy

CHPL 682 Discussion Board Forums (4)

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 400 words 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 at least 200 words.

CHPL 682 Book Review

The student will select 1 book from the required resource purchases section on the Course Syllabus and write a 1800–2400-word (main body) review of the book. This paper will have 3 sections. Each of the 3 sections will use current Turabian format and have various word counts. The student will include a summary of the book, a reflection of the book, and some concrete responses from the book.

CHPL 682 Community Chaplaincy Paper: Topic Selection

The student will submit a 1-paragraph document that outlines the community-based chaplaincy area he/she will be writing about for the Community Chaplaincy Paper along with a preliminary thesis statement.

CHPL 682 Biblical Rationale for Chaplaincy Paper

The student will write a 1200–1500-word (main body) research-based paper in current Turabian format that focuses on a biblical rational for a community chaplaincy ministry. The paper must include at least 8 references (Professional Journals, Professional Magazines, and books) in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. This assignment will explore what aspects of Scripture should guide the ministry of a community chaplain. The paper will include an analysis of how the chaplain should minister in a multi-cultural and pluralistic setting yet maintain a strong commitment to the chaplain’s faith and biblical view.

CHPL 682 Case Study

From a list of case studies provided, the student will choose 1 study and will write a 900–1200-word paper detailing his/her response to the study. The paper must include at least 5 references. In addition, the student must include a biblical response to the Case Study and provide an understanding of the case in the context as a community chaplain. This paper needs to be well-thought-out and well written to ensure a full understanding of stated issues as well as any issues that might not be stated.

CHPL 682 Community Chaplaincy Paper

The student will choose a field of community chaplaincy and create a 3000–3600-word ministry plan for the area of chaplaincy. This paper must have at least 10 references in addition to the course textbooks and other required readings for this course. These references can include professional journals and related books. This ministry plan must include the nature of the student’s calling to chaplaincy or ministry, gifts and abilities, personal values, and what energizes him/her in ministry.