Do you feel a special call to spiritual service in our nations military? If so, we can help. The Southwestern Christian University Graduate School offers an exciting program that prepares students for both the challenges and rigors of a military chaplaincy.
Candidates for chaplaincy typically pursue the Master of Ministry degree (Chaplaincy I and II) and earn the equivalency of 72 hours of training which qualifies them academically for full entry into the Armed Services branch of their choice. Applicants are required to have a regionally accredited bachelor's degree (see 'Admission Requirements') in any area of study; the degree is not required to be in theology, bible or religious studies.
The student can opt for 4 years to complete his or her degree and viable scholarship options are available at this time. To find out more about your options, please contact the Graduate School office. Also, the Army National Guard Chaplaincy offers some exciting financial aid for those who qualify. Here is a link to their website and email address. Click on the site to access.
Army National Guard Chaplains Website: www.1800goguard.comexplorechaplaineducation.php
Army National Guard Recruiter: James T. Collins
1-866-276-8570 toll free, Email: James.t.collins@us.army.mil
Chaplaincy Ministries I
- LEAD 5923 Skill formation of a Leader or
- LEAD 5553 Organizational Leadership Principles
- LC6873 Foundational Coaching Formation
- PMIN 5673 Evangelism and Outreach
- PMIN 5853 Communication in Today’s World
- PMIN 6773 Pastoral Care
Chaplaincy Ministries II
- BI 5213 Biblical Interpretation
- BI 5603 O.T. History and Theology
- BI 5613 N.T. History and Theology
- IS 5743 Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
- IS 6503 Ministering Across Cultures
- PMIN 6453 Christian Ethics
- PMIN 6723 Marriage and Family
- PMIN 6963 Equipping for Chaplaincy Ministries I
- PMIN 6973 Equipping for Chaplaincy Ministries II
- Th 5733 Power Ministry
- TH 6773 Pentecostal/Charismatic Theology
** Also requires 18 hours of Core Curriculum
“For twenty minutes we worshipped, sharing God’s word, singing His praises and receiving Holy Communion. Then, only a few moments after I announced the concluding ”amen” of the final prayer and benediction, just as my lips were forming the last words, “Go in Peace,” the barrage began…”
Lt. Carey H. Cash, Marine Chaplain in the Gulf War