CHPL 482 Corporate Chaplaincy

This course will examine the foundations of Corporate Chaplaincy to assist students in developing a solid framework for corporate ministry with a Biblical Worldview. Special emphasis will be given to the principles, skills, strategies, and character necessary for effective ministry within the corporate context.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

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Chaplains need to be prepared to minister religiously in secular and pluralistic environments without compromising their theology and scriptural convictions. Chaplains serving in corporations must be prepared to evaluate complex ministry environments, spiritual opportunities, and challenges. Corporate Chaplains need to be able to lead spiritually and minister biblically in the unique setting to which God has called them.


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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (3)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be at least 300 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge and include at least two scholarly citations or two biblical principles in Turabian format. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 150 words and incorporate at least one citation from the weekly readings or one biblical principle in Turabian format. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

My Call to Corporate Chaplaincy Paper Assignment

The student will share their story about why they are studying and preparing to become a chaplain. They should include: God’s call to salvation, ministry and corporate chaplaincy, what experience and skills they have, how they want God to use them to serve Him as a corporate chaplain in sharing the gospel, comforting and ministering to others in the workplace. The paper must be 1000-1200 words and incorporate at least 6 scholarly sources. (CLO: A, D)

Biblical, Theological, and Philosophical Foundations of Corporate Chaplaincy Paper Assignment

The student will write a 1000-1200-word paper examining the corporate chaplaincy’s biblical, theological, and philosophical foundations is necessary for a strong ministry. The Bible is the basis, starting with theology as the application and philosophy as the outlook for practice. Laying these firm foundations allows chaplains to move forward with a biblical ministry in the workplace. The student must include at least 3 scholarly references. (CLO: A, B, D)

Case Study Paper Assignment

Case studies are the ‘head work’ for persons preparing for ministry that equips them to be ready
when the contingency in the case study presents itself in a real situation. The student will write a 900–1200-word paper detailing their response to the case study. They will include a
biblical response to the Case Study and provide an understanding of the case in the context as a corporate chaplain. The paper must include at least 3 scholarly references. (CLO: A, C, D)

Crises and Trauma Plan for the Workplace Paper Assignment

From the Bible, textbooks, assignments and other sources, the student will develop a crises and trauma plan that they can use in the workplace you serve or will serve as a corporate chaplain. The student must make sure to include scripture and prayer in each section. This paper will not be comprehensive, and the student may add to it later so it will be a resource to them in the workplace as a chaplain. The student will write a 1000–1200-word (title page, content page, and reference page are excluded from word count) research-based paper in current Turabian format incorporating at least 3 references. (CLO: B, C, D)

Corporate Chaplaincy Ministry Workplace Plan Paper Assignment

This paper will be a useful tool, guide, resource, for a corporate chaplain in the workplace. The student will use their Bible, textbooks, assignments, PowerPoints, and videos within this course, as well as other outside resources, to create and assemble a personal guide for use as a corporate chaplain. This will be the student’s personal plan to minister in the workplace as a corporate chaplain. This paper will be 1500-2000 words and include at least 20 references using current Turabian formatting. (CLO: A, B, C, D)


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