CHPL 810 - Practical Theology of Chaplaincy

CHPL 810 Discussion Board Forums (5)

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 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 200 words. The student will use Scripture as a source for his/her reasoning.

CHPL 810 Practical Theology of Chaplaincy Research Paper

Part 1

The student will submit the title of the proposed paper, thesis statement, and rough outline of the paper using Osmer’s 4 Core Tasks as the main body outline titles, example, introduction, at least 4 main body points, and conclusion. Sub points under the main points in the body of the paper may be used if desired. The thesis and rough outline must be completed in current Turabian format in author-date style.

Part 2

The student will submit a detailed annotated bibliography of all material used in the paper. The annotated bibliography must contain a minimum of 1 citation from each of the 4 course textbooks, 3 outside scholarly book resources and 3 outside scholarly journal articles. Each annotation must be a minimum of 100 words and current Turabian format in author-date style.

Part 3

The student will submit a 3000-word final draft of the research-based paper in current Turabian format (using author-date style). The paper will focus on a practical theology of chaplaincy using Osmer’s 4 core tasks as a foundational model for interpretation. The paper must include a minimum of 4 course textbook citations and 6 outside journal article references in addition to 3 other outside scholarly book resources and the Bible.

CHPL 810 Journals (8)

The student will write module/weekly journal entries recounting his/her assigned course readings, using Osmer’s 4 Core Tasks as a model of interpretation. Each Journal must be a minimum of 300 words.