Called to comfort, counsel, and guide

The Dewey 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.

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Chaplaincy Degree

Earn a Bachelor of Arts in chaplaincy ministry to learn how to minister to people in your life, church and community with practical tools and confidence. Students may choose from either a major or minor.
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Training

Take noncredit, certificate courses to develop your skills as a volunteer chaplain. We also offer conferences for professional chaplains seeking continuing education as they serve the community and glorify God.
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Support

This center was made possible due to the extraordinary generosity of Rob and Kathy Dewey. Should you feel led to give a gift, please click here. Or, if you would like to offer professional development services, email us!

More about Charleston Southern

Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership

This center equips individuals for leadership and service in diverse vocations including the church, business, government, education, medicine and law. Learn more!

Affordable Degrees

Get your degree from our quality Christian university! Approximately 95% of our undergrad students receive some type of financial aid. Dual enrollment courses are only $275/course. Undergraduate tuition is $28,630/year.

Life at CSU

A small, personal campus near the beaches and historical Charleston. With more than 50 student organizations, NCAA D1 athletics, and exciting on-campus experiences, explore more about CSU!

ChurchandGospel.com

This ministry from CSU’s College of Christian studies exists to help South Carolina churches to live out the gospel for Jesus’ glory. Content includes blogs, podcasts, and events related to Life in the Church, Life in the Scriptures, and Life in the World.

Major & Minor Options

Discover your purpose with undergraduate and online degree options! We have more than 50 majors including biology, Christian studies, nursing, student ministry and more!

About Rev. Rob & Kathy Dewey

Thanks to the multi-million dollar philanthropic commitment by Rev. Rob Dewey and his wife, Kathy, CSU established the Dewey Center for Chaplaincy in 2020. Click to learn more.

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Register for conferences and courses to build a solid biblical foundation for your ministry. Or visit our beautiful campus!

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Ron Harvell

Director of the Dewey Center for Chaplaincy
Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership
P843-863-7118
Erharvell@csuniv.edu