Overview of the range of venues for ministry, and the unique interfaith role of the chaplain.  Students become familiar with the global and historical context for chaplaincy, the community circle of chaplaincy, interfaith dialogue and its meaning for modern Pagans, how to minister by sharing knowledge, understanding, acceptance and respect, as well as working to secure religious and other minority rights.

Fulfills one Area II requirement for a Master of Divinity.
 
Required Texts: No required texts.  Readings will be posted in the classroom.

Pagan chaplains are needed now more than ever!

As Starhawk wrote "In prison, if you're Pagan, you might get a chance to connect once or twice a year.  If you are Christian, of course, there are weekly services, Bible study groups, special programs, Christian Alcoholics Anonymous meetings-but if you're Pagan, your religious rights to meet, to study, to learn about your tradition, to celebrate your holidays and practice your tradition are not generally respected.  Patrick and others have fought major battles to gain the limited access we have, and although he is recognized as a chaplain by the State of California, he still has trouble bringing in ritual supplies, books, or volunteers."

You can read the entire blog on Starhawk's website.

Cherry Hill Seminary would like to thank Starhawk for use of quotes from her blog.