This program provides a curriculum of professional preparation for pastoral care or institutional chaplaincy with a practical, balanced approach to ministry training. Courses for this track provide the framework of biblical knowledge, ministry skills, and professional expertise essential for success in a pastoral care setting or chaplaincy role. Within this track, one can specialize in chaplaincy for settings such as hospital and hospice, military, law enforcement, fire and rescue, assisted living and retirement care, or corporate.
Prepare for a Lifetime of Ministry
The program provides advanced training for leaders in chaplaincy and pastoral care settings. Our expert faculty help you wrestle with theological issues, challenge you with different perspectives, and cultivate your love for God with your mind and heart.
Example Courses
The courses listed below are some of our featured core classes that will be a part of your educational journey here at Multnomah. Take a look at each course for a small preview.
An investigation of the historical, prophetic, and personally relevant aspects of the major and minor prophets, with special emphasis on the book of Isaiah.
A study of Christianity from the second century to the rise of the Enlightenment with special emphasis on the institutional history of the church as well as theological developments in the church.
This course provides an overview and practice in the basic steps of doing an independent, in-depth study of the Bible. It provides guidelines for approaching different literary categories of Scripture and features an emphasis on students’ hands-on practice of applying these various methods.
A study of Christianity from the second century to the rise of the Enlightenment with special emphasis on the institutional history of the church as well as theological developments in the church.
Degree Requirements
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