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225 COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2016-2017 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
caregivers. You will explore various resilience programs that institutions use to develop resilience in their leaders and will uncover key
biblical and theological aspects of resiliency as seen in the life of the apostle Paul. (3)
CHP 6112
Crisis Response and Trauma Care for Chaplains
This course integrates crisis response and trauma care principles by providing you with a comprehensive overview of the field of
psychological trauma and how trauma affects individuals and systems, grief reactions, and traumatic stress. You will explore such
topics as post-traumatic growth, moral injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, vicarious traumatization, and complicated grief. Upon
completion of this course, you will possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to provide basic care whenever a tragedy strikes,
whether natural disasters, accidents, combat, or acts of violence. (3)
CHP 6113
Principles of Self-Care for Chaplains
This course provides you with a comprehensive study into the biblical and theological principles of self-care for chaplains serving in
one of the functional areas of chaplaincy. You will examine internal and external factors that can lead to burnout, ineffectiveness, and
failure in ministry while serving outside the four walls of the church. Special emphasis will be placed on developing a practical theology
of self-care to help negate the effects of the seven most common areas of ministry failure. (3)
CHP 6114
Professional Chaplain Competencies
This course provides you with a comprehensive overview of the most common chaplain competencies and standards used by
professional associations to credential chaplains in the functional areas of chaplaincy. You will examine four major sections of chaplain
competencies and will demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities of particular competencies through a practice-based approach in
your current ministry setting. This course will provide a strong foundation in the clinical learning methods used in Clinical Pastoral
Education (CPE). You are encouraged to take this course before or during completion of a unit of CPE. (3)
CHP 6120
Chaplaincy and Religious Freedom
In this course you will take an in-depth look at the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States as it relates to Chaplaincy.
You will examine and understand in detail the application of the embedded concepts of the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise
Clause and their relationship to religious ministry in secular society and institutional chaplaincy. You will examine, with specificity, the
issues of separation of church and state, evangelism and proselytization within government institutions, and the freedom to pray in
Jesus' name, all within the context of institutional chaplaincy. (3)
CHP 6130
Military Chaplaincy: Faith, Institution, and Diplomacy
In this course you will explore the role of the chaplain as an advisor to institutional leadership with regard to religion, spiritual concerns,
moral and ethical issues, and other world religions. You will develop, understand, and implement basic sensitive diplomatic skill sets
that allow you to function with competency as a religious leader in mediation, negotiation, peacekeeping, conflict resolution, and
international religious interpersonal relationships. (3)
CHP 9100
Strategic Leadership for Chaplains
This course will provide you with a comprehensive study of the key concepts strategic-level leaders bring together to enable futuristic
thinking that focuses on tomorrow rather than yesterday. You will explore the nature and origin of strategic leadership, transferable
skills, and the art of inspiring others. You will also examine the role of a strategic leader and broad functions of that role such as building
and maintaining a team, achieving a common task, and motivating and developing the individual. This course will help you develop and
strengthen seven functional primary strategic-level skills needed to be effective at the most senior levels of leadership.
CHP 9400
Religious Leader Engagement
This course provides you with an in-depth study of the strategic role senior chaplains fulfill as the principle spiritual advisors to
institutional leadership. In particular, you will consider engagement and interaction with religious leaders within specific diplomatic and
political contexts. You will focus on engaging world religions, spirituality and spiritual development, morals, ethical issues in religious
engagement, and other religious issues. You will develop proficiency in exercising basic diplomatic skills that will enhance your
capability to function with confidence and competency as a religious leader in mediation, negotiation, conflict resolution, peacekeeping,
peacemaking, and international religious interpersonal relationships. (3)
Church Ministry
CHM 2110
Biblical Foundations for Church Ministry
In this introductory course you will begin to explore the realm of vocational ministry that wrestles with the following questions: What
perspectives does the Bible give to the issue of formulating a "life purpose statement?" Why is grounding our personal identity in biblical
truth a prerequisite for ministry effectiveness? What biblical truths comprise our so-called "position in Christ?" What basic priorities
should serve as a guiding mechanism for management of our time and schedule? Why did God establish the local church - and how
should His purposes affect programming and personnel? What are the characteristics of a healthy church? What principles should
guide leaders' approaches to ministry? (3)
CHM 2230
Communicating God’s Word
This class offers foundational principles and skills training that will enable Bible majors to communicate God's Word in a variety of
settings. You will discuss strategies for creating a hospitable learning environment, practice inductive Bible study methods that enhance
preparation, and discover how to formulate Bible study objectives and how to organize material in a clear, easy-to-follow format for
presentation. You will practice writing sound Bible discussion questions, identify various learning styles, explore ways to enhance
learner application, and receive encouraging perspectives from Scripture on the ministry of teaching. The course includes an
experiential component: You will lead a small group Bible discussion in class and teach once in an off-campus venue. (3)