Specializations
Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care
The need for Chaplains is great – they offer spiritual and pastoral care in diverse setting from hospitals to the military.
In a world in which church attendance is dwindling, chaplains working in secular settings sometimes serve as the only point of contact between people in the wider community and the Christian church. And those serving as chaplains within the Canadian Armed Forces minister to military personnel and their families, regardless of their religious affiliation.
At Acadia Divinity College you will develop theological understandings of the chaplain’s unique call and be equipped in pastoral interventions, crisis response and stress management. You will also be well-trained to provide support to those facing mental health concerns, struggling with addictions, at risk of suicide, or dealing with grief and loss. Through supervised chaplaincy experience and instruction, you will complete two units towards the requirements for Clinical Pastoral Education certification.
The Charles J. Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care, a centre of excellence at ADC, fosters and promotes clinical and theological excellence in Pastoral Care through personal growth, the building of professional capacities and rigorous theological reflection.
For admission requirements and tuition information visit the Master of Arts (Theology) page.
Meet Rev. Dr. Dorothy Hunse
Director of the Charles J. Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care
Program Overview
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours IDTH 5010 Orientation Pass / Fail Biblical Studies BIBL 5023 Interpreting the Old Testament 3 BIBL 5033 Interpreting the New Testament 3 BIBL (elective) Biblical Studies (New Testament) elective 3 BIBL (elective) Biblical Studies (Old Testament) elective 3 Christian Thought CHUR 5013 Introduction to Christian History 3 THEO 5013 Christian Theology 1 3 THEO 5023 Christian Theology 2 3 THEO 6013 Christian Ethics 3 THEO 7113 Christian Theology in a Pluralistic Context 3 Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Specialization CHAP 5023 Introduction to Chaplaincy 3 CHAP 6013 Professional and Personal Ethics 3 CHAP 7016 Clinical Pastoral Education 1 6 CHAP 7026 Clinical Pastoral Education 2 6 PACC (elective) Pastoral Care and Counselling elective 3 PACC (elective) Pastoral Care and Counselling elective 3 Ministry (elective) Elective 3 Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, or Ministry Elective1 (elective) Elective 3 (elective) Elective 3 Total Credit Hours 60
- Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) required if Bible Knowledge Exam is not passed.