MS in Chaplaincy

The Master of Science in the Chaplaincy program is theological and clinical based chaplaincy education at Loma Linda University. It has been developed using guidelines established by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), which oversees and rigorously maintains national “best practice” standards for the chaplaincy profession.

Graduates of the program will receive excellent academic training enhanced by professional, clinical, and ministerial experience. Our goal is to prepare chaplains who can model the "teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ" and are trained at the highest level of Christian professionalism in preparation for full board certification by the APC and ACI.

Welcome to the most unique school of Loma Linda University. In addition to offering three graduate degree programs, the primary mission of the School of Religion is to enrich programs in the other seven schools of the University with a faith-based, holistic approach to the health sciences.

In the configuration of Loma Linda University as a health-science university, the role of religion as integrative in each of the university's programs is mandated and regularly affirmed by the University administration and Board. The School of Religion was established to provide teaching, research, and service in religion for all the schools of the University.