Heritage College & Seminary

Programme Detail: Master of Divinity - Chaplaincy

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Master of Divinity - Chaplaincy
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description This degree is designed to prepare students for membership in the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education (CAPPE). Specific Goals of the Program: • Individuals are able to accurately interpret the meaning and significance of the biblical text using the English Bible. • Individuals possess a competent understanding of the work of spiritual care in the context of multicultural and multi-faith settings, recognizing the opportunities and challenges of institutional ministry, and linking theories, principles, and concepts to the practice of ministry. • Individuals engage in and maintain spiritual care relationships: assessing needs; conceptualizing and implementing appropriate responses to the needs of individuals, couples, and families; modifying interventions as needed; evaluating progress, change, and/or the need to refer to other community supports; and, demonstrating skill in mentoring others, administration, leadership, and communication.
Keywords Chaplaincy Theology Seminary
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International); English (USA)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Canada / Ontario
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Masters
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $285 per credit hour
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 3 years
Average hours of study per week 40
Methods of instruction lectures, reading, practicum
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 80
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 20
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 0
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 0
Prerequisite Programmes Bachelor's degree
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Master of Divinity
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies Association of Theological Schools