Professionalizing Chaplaincy in Nigeria

Professionalizing Chaplaincy in Nigeria

Only early 20^th century did chaplaincy attained a professional status in the world since its existence. For many centuries before 20^th century, chaplaincy was a mere occupation; after passing through several processes, definite patterns and procedures, chaplaincy attained the status of a profession. Praise God!

Domesticating this in Nigeria and continent of Africa should not pose any serious problem; but we must come to an understanding that professionalizing chaplaincy in Nigeria and Africa at large is beyond mere imagination and wishful thinking.

It is a serious academic concern requiring academic pursuit before a mere occupation can graduate to a professional status. There are sure processes to follow and the first and foremost step in such process is “functionality.”

Let us all who feel concerned about professionalizing chaplaincy in this part of the world to take chaplains functionality serious.

Chap. Prof. Mike-Jacobs

Professional Counselor, Clinical Spirituotherapist and

Certified Chaplaincy Educator in Private Practice