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Foundations of Correctional Chaplaincy

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  1. Lesson One
    Origin and History of Correctional Chaplaincy in the U.S.
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    Theological Foundations of Correctional Chaplaincy
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    The Correctional Chaplaincy Profession
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Standards, Types, Qualifications and Calling
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Correctional Chaplaincy and the Great Commission
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Lesson Six
    Systems and Ministry Theses
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  7. Lesson Seven
    Religious Pluralism
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  8. Lesson Eight
    Islam within the Prison System
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  9. Lesson Nine
    Religious Accommodation
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  10. Lesson Ten
    Religion and Corrections Research
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  11. Lesson Eleven
    Pastoral Care
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  12. Lesson Twelve
    Planning
    4 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  13. Lesson Thirteen
    Developing an Effective Bible Message for the Incarcerated
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  14. Lesson Fourteen
    Mentoring
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  15. Lesson Fifteen
    Care and Counseling
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  16. Lesson Sixteen
    Administrative Dimension
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  17. Lesson Seventeen
    Volunteers - Part I: Preparation and Recruitment
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  18. Lesson Eighteen
    Volunteers - Part II: Recruitment, Selection and Placing
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  19. Lesson Nineteen
    Volunteers - Part III: Training, Supervising and Rewarding
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  20. Lesson Twenty
    The Community Dimension and Ministry Plan
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  21. Lesson Twenty-One
    Juvenile Chaplaincy
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  22. Lesson Twenty-Two
    Ministry with Women
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  23. Lesson Twenty-Three
    Ministry with Corrections Staff
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  24. Lesson Twenty-Four
    Boards and Fundraising
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  25. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Lesson Overview

This lecture provides a foundation for correctional chaplains by exploring the origin and meaning of the word chaplain. The U.S. history of chaplaincy and religious work in corrections as influenced by the American culture will be introduced along with how Christian chaplains found themselves both constrained and empowered by the cultural and religious trends operating in both American corrections and society.

Lesson Objectives

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to do the following:

  • Explain the origin of the term chaplain.
  • Describe the initial concept of the role of a chaplain.
  • Compare and contrast the chaplaincy since the beginning of the prison system and today.
Personal Reflection

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
What do you think the future of the role of corrections chaplains will be?

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