Categories of Chaplains

Chaplains can be categorized into the following for the purpose of public understanding and benefits:-

1.     Military chaplains: These are chaplains in the services of the armed forces of any nation such as:

·        Army chaplains.

·        Navy chaplains.

·        Airforce chaplains.

Some of these military chaplains have given themselves to be trained in professional chaplaincy practice and are professional chaplains in the developed nations of the world.

2.     Law enforcement chaplains or para-military chaplains: These are chaplains serving in law enforcement agencies of various nations such police, custom, firefighters etc.

NB: These military and paramilitary chaplains offer chaplaincy services only within the military and law enforcement communities.

3.     Civil chaplains: These are chaplains who offer chaplaincy services amongst the civil population of nations of the world.  They may be public chaplains, who offer services in the public domain.

 

They may also choose to be chaplains offering services to individuals, groups, families, corporates or they may establish private practice centers and may be called “private chaplains.”

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Chap. David Mike-Jacobs CPC, CPST.

Certified Chaplaincy Education, Professor of Anthropology

28^th July, 2020