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As a Chaplain and officer in the U.S. Army, you will care for the spiritual well-being of Soldiers and their families. Whether in training environments or real-world operations, Army chaplains represent hundreds of American denominations and faith traditions to fulfill a sacred calling of service: "Pro Deo et Patria" (for God and country). Join more than 6,000 Chaplain Corps personnel and serve in a ministry that is bigger than you have ever imagined.
Skills
Preaching, teaching, counseling, congregational leadership, administrative planning, military operations
Responsibilities
REGULAR ARMY CHAPLAINS
Provide religious support for soldiers/families while advising the Unit Commander on Religion, Morale and the Moral climate serving full-time on active duty.
ARMY RESERVE CHAPLAINS
Provide religious support for soldiers/families while advising the Unit Commander on Religion, Morale and the Moral climate serving part-time 2 days/month and 2 weeks for Annual Training normally in the summer.
CHAPLAIN CANDIDATES, US ARMY RESERVE
Serve in a mentoring relationship with a USAR Chaplain 1 weekend/month while pursuing their MDiv/MA as a full-time student and pursuing Chaplain Corps professional development opportunities during the summer months to prepare for future service as an Army Chaplain.
Experience Requirements
REGULAR ARMY CHAPLAINS
Applicants for the Regular Army (active duty) must have_noemailpleted 2 years of full-time ministry experience following the MDiv (or equivalent degree).
Active Duty Chaplain
US Citizen
Under 42 yrs of age (waiverable)
Applicants for the Regular Army (active duty) must have completed 2 years of full-time ministry experience following the MDiv (or equivalent degree).
Reserve Chaplain
US Citizen
Under 47 yrs of age (waiverable)
Chaplain Candidate Internship Program
US Citizen
Under 37 years of age (waiverable)
Educational Requirements
Active Duty Chaplain
120 credit Bachelor's degree from accredited school
72 credit Master's degree from accredited seminary
Reserve Chaplain
120 credit Bachelor's degree from accredited school
72 credit Master's degree from accredited seminary
Chaplain Candidate Internship Program
120 credit Bachelor's degree from accredited school
enrolled in seminary pursuing a graduate-level theological degree of 72 credits