MA Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing 36 months Postgraduate Program By London South Bank University |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MA in Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing course is the first of its kind in the UK. The course is an integration of theory and practice, providing cutting-edge chaplaincy education reflecting the changing and diverse multi-cultural and multi-faith and belief needs of the NHS, the patients, families, carers and staff. It links academic studies up to practice placements and is aligned to meet the professional competences, as measured by the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy. The course aims at developing an individual’s ability to demonstrate advanced spiritual care skills and knowledge with evidence-based spiritual well-being and spiritual first aid techniques for practice in a multi-cultural, multi-faith healthcare settings. This course will also develop and promote new opportunities to engage in research developments and innovations across a multi-cultural, multi-faith and belief community.
The MA is a part-time course taught over 3-years. It is uniquely designed to provide a step off, and step on educational pathways, starting with a Pg Cert then topping up to MA. So, individuals can top up to MA if they have undertaken the Pg Cert and Pg Dip as part of this validated pathway. Alternatively, individuals could select to start the full three-year part-time MA pathway. In order to qualify for the MA award, students will be required to complete a work-based portfolio instead of a dissertation during the third year.
One distinctive feature about the course is that it is provided by an NHS Trust Chaplaincy Dept - Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) Chaplaincy & Spiritual Health Care Dept, which is one of the largest culturally-diverse multi-faith/belief Chaplaincy team in the UK. The teaching faculty is made of experienced and accomplished educationists and seasoned practitioners in the industry who are at the forefront of delivering contemporary Healthcare Chaplaincy education.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MA in Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing course is the first of its kind in the UK. The course is an integration of theory and practice, providing cutting-edge chaplaincy education reflecting the changing and diverse multi-cultural and multi-faith and belief needs of the NHS, the patients, families, carers and staff. It links academic studies up to practice placements and is aligned to meet the professional competences, as measured by the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy. The course aims at developing an individual’s ability to demonstrate advanced spiritual care skills and knowledge with evidence-based spiritual well-being and spiritual first aid techniques for practice in a multi-cultural, multi-faith healthcare settings. This course will also develop and promote new opportunities to engage in research developments and innovations across a multi-cultural, multi-faith and belief community.
The MA is a part-time course taught over 3-years. It is uniquely designed to provide a step off, and step on educational pathways, starting with a Pg Cert then topping up to MA. So, individuals can top up to MA if they have undertaken the Pg Cert and Pg Dip as part of this validated pathway. Alternatively, individuals could select to start the full three-year part-time MA pathway. In order to qualify for the MA award, students will be required to complete a work-based portfolio instead of a dissertation during the third year.
One distinctive feature about the course is that it is provided by an NHS Trust Chaplaincy Dept - Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) Chaplaincy & Spiritual Health Care Dept, which is one of the largest culturally-diverse multi-faith/belief Chaplaincy team in the UK. The teaching faculty is made of experienced and accomplished educationists and seasoned practitioners in the industry who are at the forefront of delivering contemporary Healthcare Chaplaincy education.

Admission requirements

2.8+
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis but must meet the following entry requirements before being considered for admission:

Prospective candidates must: -
  1. Hold any of the below qualifications:
A minimum of a 2:2 degree in a relevant subject to the course, or A Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject and a minimum of three years post-qualification experience in a relevant field, or A Professional qualification recognised as equivalent to an Honours degree, or An Honours degree (from an accredited institution) in a subject/course relevant to applicant’s faith community or belief group.
And:

  1. Have at least 6 months experience of undertaking work within a Healthcare Chaplaincy setting (evidence to be provided). Or must have completed Access to Healthcare Chaplaincy course run by the Chaplaincy Team at Guy’s & St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
  2. Be eligible to be registered with the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy (UKHC). This includes to show a recognized status as a member or observant with a mainstream Faith Community or Belief Group. A mainstream faith community or belief group are those recognized by the Network for Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care in Health (NPSRCH) or the Free Churches Group (FCG) or Churches Together in England (CTE). Evidence to be provided.
  3. Provide a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) with POCA (Protection of Children Act) & POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults) for hospital placement purposes.
  4. Be available to undertake a five-month healthcare chaplaincy placement (following the taught component within the Professional Practice) either at GSTT or at an agreed hospital setting. The Placement will be supervised and assessed by mentors who are band 6 and above staff Chaplains registered with the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy (UKBHC).
  5. By the start of Year 3, student must show evidence of working within the context of Healthcare Chaplaincy, either in a paid role or having an ‘honorary contract’ in place.
  6. Two references:
(I) Faith/Belief Community Leader reference and (ii) Academic or other appropriate (Manager/Supervisor/Team Leader) reference.
  1. Complete the Healthcare Chaplaincy Personal Statement, using the linked proforma
AP(E)L The school welcomes claim from students who wish to use the accreditation of prior (experiential) learning (AP[E]L) as a means of entry to courses. This is considered on an individual basis, in accordance with the University Academic Regulations and Institute of Health and Social Care AP(E)L Policy and Procedure. So, candidates without a degree would require an AP[E]L portfolio in an appropriate service.
3 Years
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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