Course Description
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Course Guide
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Rationale
It is essential for chaplaincy students to understand the theological foundations of sports chaplaincy as these foundations shape one’s approach to sports ministry. Additionally, it is necessary for students to comprehend the major methods that are utilized by chaplains in sports ministry.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations/notes
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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 (2)
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be 400 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 200 words. (CLO: A, B, C)
Practical Evaluation Paper Assignments (3)
The student will complete 3 practical assessments in three different sports chaplaincy industries. The student will reach out to a current or retired sports chaplain for their assistance in the practical assessment. The assessments will include a mock counseling session of the students choosing, a mock advisement session of the students choosing, and mock word of the day scenario of the students choosing. The student is encouraged to challenge them self with the scenarios they select to receive relevant feedback. If the student is unable to select a scenario, please reach out to the professor no less than five days before the assignment is due for assistance in personalizing the scenario to the students’ strengths and areas of growth. (CLO: B)
Practical Theology Paper: The Human Side Assignment
The student will write a 1,200-word research-based paper that focuses on the practical human aspects of sports chaplaincy. The assignment will explore the practical theology of sports chaplaincy and how they are guided by scripture. (CLO: A, C)
Practical Theology Paper: The Ministry Side Assignment
The student will write a 1,200-word research-based paper that focuses on the practical ministry aspects of sports chaplaincy. The assignment will explore the practical theology of sports chaplaincy and how they are guided by scripture. (CLO: A, C)
Practical Theology Paper: The Community Side Assignment
The student will write a 1,200-word research-based paper that focuses on the practical community aspects of sports chaplaincy. The assignment will explore the practical theology of sports chaplaincy and how they are guided by scripture. (CLO: A, C)
Practical Theology Paper: The Rapport Side Assignment
The student will write a 1,200-word research-based paper that focuses on the practical rapport aspects of sports chaplaincy. The assignment will explore the practical theology of sports chaplaincy and how they are guided by scripture. (CLO: A, C)
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