Dirty Work: A Theology and Ethics of Chaplaincy

1 credits · Divinity School

In the world but not of it? This course explores the theology and ethics of embedded chaplaincy in prison, military, and hospital contexts. Students in this course will be exposed to and learn to think through the conflicts inherent in serving as both a Christian minister and paid employee of a secular institution. Students will learn to answer the question, 'What does liberatory, good-news ministry look like in contexts where harm is inevitable and trauma is a daily norm?' Throughout the course we will explore concepts of the incarnation, sin and harm, death and salvation, and the practice of resurrection as they show up in these three high stakes environments.