Chaplaincy at Truett
Chaplaincy is a growing area of ministry. Chaplains minister to their communities in both institutional and organizational settings, including military, hospitals, hospice, correctional facilities, educational contexts, sports, public safety, the marketplace, and more. Students who are interested in preparing for ministerial careers in chaplaincy will find excellent training at Truett Seminary not only in practical ministry but also theology, Christian Scriptures, and spiritual formation.
Truett offers a focus upon chaplaincy ministry in our Master of Divinity program. This 87-hour degree is comprised of a 72-hour core with 15 hours of chaplaincy electives. Students may choose from a variety of elective courses, including the following four courses that chaplaincy students are encouraged to take:
| PTSM 7354 – Theological Issues of Chaplaincy |
| PAST 7334 – Clinical Pastoral Education |
| PAST 7338 – Chaplaincy as a Profession |
| PAST 7340 – Trauma, Loss, and Mourning |
Additional electives for chaplaincy ministry students may include:
| CRED 7355 – Human Development and Family Science |
| CRED 7357 – Child Development |
| CRED 7360 – Adolescent Development |
| CRED 7367 – Family Transitions, Stress, and Resilience |
| LEAD 7V21 – Mental Health in Ministry |
| PRTH 7110 – Spiritual Direction I: Theology and Practice of Soul Care |
| PRTH 7210 – Spiritual Direction II: The Art and Skill of Companioning |
| PRTH 7130 - Spiritual Direction III: Deepening Discernment |
| PRTH 7110 – Spiritual Direction IV: Contexts of Ministry |
Truett Seminary is one of the few institutions with a sports ministry program. Students with an interest in Sports Ministry and Chaplaincy may enroll in either our Master of Divinity degree or in our Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degree with a concentration in sports ministry. In addition to the core classes, students are required to take these four elective courses:
| PTSM 7320 – Theology and Philosophy of Sports Ministry |
| PTSM 7333 – Integration of Faith and Sports |
| PTSM 7354 – Theological Ethics of Chaplaincy |
| PTSM 7366 – Soul Care in Sports |
Students pursuing chaplaincy ministry will benefit from the community, courses, and training they will receive at Truett Seminary. Opportunities include:
Completing one, two, or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) while enrolled at Truett Seminary and receiving academic credit for the CPE experience
A strong theological and biblical education as a foundation for chaplaincy ministry
Specialized courses in chaplaincy ministry
Participation in a two-year spiritual formation program
Conferences, lectures, workshops, and more for those who are specializing in chaplaincy ministry
Participation in seminary student groups with other chaplaincy students
For specific questions regarding chaplaincy (curriculum, discernment process, programs, etc.), please contact one of the following persons: Dr. John White (John_B_White@Baylor.edu), Jo Ann Reinowski (JoAnn_Reinowski@baylor.edu), or Dr. Larry Parsley (Lawrence_Parsley@baylor.edu).