College of Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care

TRAINING CURRICULUM

Godman Soteria Academy of Theology college of Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care provides courses for Christian carers and counsellors from certificate to doctorate degree.

The courses are designed for people who have received a call from God or are exploring the call to Christian ministry and who may wish to explore the possibility of chaplaincy ministry, either as a full-time calling or in conjunction with other forms of ministry. The course introduces students to the contexts in which chaplains minister, the types of tasks they perform, and the challenging issues that they will face ministering in various settings outside the scope of the traditional church’s ministry, such as the military, the workplace, hospitals and retirement homes, prisons, and rescue missions or homeless shelters.

OUR PURPOSE

It is the purpose of Godman Soteria Academy of Theology College of Chaplain to:

• 1. Provide a systematic and practical Bible education for any believer.
• 2. Help prepare believers for ministries through the local church. Areas of concentration include Biblical Studies, Pastoral Studies, Evangelism and Missions, Christian Education, and Christian Counselling.
• 3. Encourage and revitalize those currently in the chaplaincy ministry through an invigorating exposure to God’s Word.
• 4. Make a quality, Biblical education affordable and user-friendly for every off-campus student.
• 5. Grant degrees of recognition for achievement in various levels of Bible education.

GODMAN SOTERIA ACADEMY OF THEOLOGY CHAPLAINCY ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Entry Evaluation is in the form of an interview and information sharing. The Academy does not discriminate against any person but due to the stressful nature of our function the Academy needs to ensure that we protect the Health and Safety of potential Chaplains by evaluating their suitability to enter this stressful Ministry. The Academy therefore has an entry interview, evaluation and selection process that includes amongst others, the following Key Principles:

• i. A strong testimony that they have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as their only Lord and saviour.
• ii. A strong alignment with the Biblical Christian Faith, Beliefs and Vision.
• iii. A tangible Calling to the Ministry.
• iv. Commitment to serve faithfully at a specific Emergency Services Station(s).
• v. A desire to complete the Chaplaincy Course.
• vi. A Servant Heart that reveals the Love of Christ.
• vii. Support from a Local Church. Family Support for the Ministry.
• viii. A desire to Serve or Helping others.
• ix. A CV of past work and serving experience.