Loma Linda University School of Religion
MS in Chaplaincy

Loma Linda, USA

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The MS in Chaplaincy program focuses on training individuals for spiritual care in a variety of settings. It emphasizes the importance of understanding different faith traditions and developing interpersonal skills vital for providing support in healthcare, military, and community contexts. The program equips students with practical knowledge and experience in spiritual counseling and care.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as chaplains in hospitals, military organizations, and community services. Other potential paths include roles in spiritual care leadership, counseling, and advocacy within faith-based organizations.

The Master of Science in the Chaplaincy program is theological and clinical based chaplaincy education at Loma Linda University. It has been developed using guidelines established by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), which oversees and rigorously maintains national “best practice” standards for the chaplaincy profession.

Graduates of the program will receive excellent academic training enhanced by professional, clinical, and ministerial experience. Our goal is to prepare chaplains who can model the "teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ" and are trained at the highest level of Christian professionalism in preparation for full board certification by the APC and ACI.

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