Chaplain Training at a Crossroads: What Lies Ahead?
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to explore the types and methods of training that will be required for Air Force Chaplain Service personnel as they minister in the twenty-first century. Presently, in-residence training is the norm for initial and advanced training for both chaplains and chaplain service support personnel. As training dollars decrease, can in-residence training continue? Will distance education be a viable option? In what type of environments will chaplains find themselves ministering ongoing temporary duties, small expeditionary forces, space operations? What ethical issues will arise from these environments requiring special training? How will the Air Force Chaplaincy meet the training requirements not provided in civilian institutions? This paper uses the Joint Vision 2010 and Global Engagement documents to describe the possible future environments and then it addresses the questions and thoughts above.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA397236
Entities
People
- John W. Stefero
Organizations
- Air War College