Nashville,
TN,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Divinity - Chaplaincy in Nashville United States | Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
|
Nashville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,648
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Chaplaincy emphasizes comprehensive, integrated care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs across diverse settings beyond traditional congregations. The Chaplaincy Concentration equips students with both theoretical foundations and practical skills for serving in various fields (including healthcare, education, justice work, urban outreach, corrections, armed forces, and business) with people from different backgrounds.
Learning Objectives
Engage in theological and pastoral reflection on chaplaincy work
Build expertise in counseling theory and practice while honoring diversity across race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and faith traditions
Grow proficiency in conducting rituals and prayers for individuals, groups, and public gatherings tailored to different environments and requirements
Analyze organizational and social structures critically to address justice issues through approaches that blend compassionate care with advocacy.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to the MTS andMDivdegree programs must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. We strongly recommend an average GPA of 2.9 or higher.
Proficiency in written and oral English is required for enrollment in an academic program. An applicant whose native language is not English must present the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with the application. The minimum acceptable score for the Internet-based TOEFL is 95. The computer-based total acceptable score is 250, and for the paper-based test, 600.
Information on how to register and where to take the test is available atets.org/toefl. The minimum acceptable score for the IELTS is 7.0.
Proficiency in written and oral English is required for enrollment in an academic program. An applicant whose native language is not English must present the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with the application. The minimum acceptable score for the Internet-based TOEFL is 95. The computer-based total acceptable score is 250, and for the paper-based test, 600.
Information on how to register and where to take the test is available atets.org/toefl. The minimum acceptable score for the IELTS is 7.0.
Tuition
USD
27,648