Bachelor of Arts (BA), Chaplaincy Ministry
Your Degree
This degree balances the traditional Christian studies core (biblical and theological studies) with practical Christian ministry training. The major requires an internship in chaplaincy and can be at a military base, with first responders, at a hospital, etc.
Your Facilities
The facility includes classrooms and conference space, including the Drew Conference Center, which accommodates 200, and faculty offices for the College of Christian Studies and College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Named for W. Floyd and Shirley Whitfield.
Your College
Each Christian studies faculty member affirms 1) the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, 2) the Chicago Statement on Inerrancy, and 3) The Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood.
Center for Chaplaincy
The Center for Chaplaincy at Charleston Southern University offers academic programming for students seeking to enter the chaplain ministry as well as training for current chaplains. CSU intends to provide support for the more than 60 forms of chaplaincy careers. Embrace life at CSU and prepare yourself for a larger mission – your life – lived on purpose.
Chaplaincy Minor
A minor in Chaplaincy Ministry consists of 18 hours. A minimum grade of “C” or better must be earned in all courses counting toward the minor. Students who minor in the College of Christian Studies may use CHST 424 or COMM 110 to satisfy the Liberal Arts Core communication requirement. However, they are not required to take CHST 424 to satisfy the requirements of the minor.
Do You Hear the Call?
A Bachelor of Arts in chaplaincy ministry will help you be able to care for people better. This program, offering both a major and a minor for interested students, is a journey of learning how to minister to people in your life, church and community with practical tools and confidence.
Chaplaincy Courses
As a Chaplaincy Ministry major, you’ll take courses like:
- Introduction to Crisis Ministry
- Christian Counseling
- Chaplaincy: Foundations for Ministry
- Biblical Teaching and Preaching
- Christian Discipleship
Chaplaincy Careers
Graduates are equipped for a variety of career paths:
- Community chaplain (first responders, frontline crisis care, disaster relief)
- College or sports chaplain
- Crisis care for a local church
- Bridge to Master of Divinity
- International and North American missions
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