What is a Chaplain?
Chaplains are highly trained individuals, lay, religious or ordained men and women. They are usually endorsed for their ministry by their bishops, or other clerics or officials of their respective faith/ institution. To become board certified a chaplain must complete a clinical pastoral education program as well as earn an advanced degree in theology.
Chaplains’ studies can include traditional theology, pastoral theology and psychology, ethics, spiritual guidance and other areas of specialization.