120 Semester Units
Prerequisites
- High School diploma
- Submission of transcripts
- Completed Student Enrollment Application form
- Payment of Fees
Notes
Previous graduates of the Passmore Animal Chaplain Program will receive full credit for their verifiable completed training upon receipt of a completed student enrollment application.
Fee structure is $75. per semester unit.Enroll Now
Section A
Passmore Animal Chaplain Program (18 semester units)
Notes
The semester units in the Passmore Animal Chaplain Program create additional depth and dimension for the Humane Religious Studies degree program. The student will gain the practical experience necessary to be successful in the field coupled with the experiential experience that will add full and rich dimension to their work.
Section B
Practical Spirituality (24 semester units)
Notes
Courses cover topics such as advanced studies in spiritual principles as it relates to all life, affirmative prayer, meditation and additional modalities which focus on mindfully applying spiritual principles to animals with whom we share our planet.
Section C
Humane Religious Studies (36 semester units)
Notes
Humane Religious Study courses are designed to raise awareness about animals from a moral, ethical or spiritual perspectives, and practices that acknowledge those viewpoints. Included will be world faith views on animals, early leaders in the field and will cover our spiritual relationship with animals, specifically, our relationship with them from ethical and moral perspectives.
Section D
Knowledge Courses (24 semester units)
Notes
This section could include courses of study already completed by the student at a secular or private college. Knowledge courses generally include courses that provide information about specific animal-centric and other concepts, religion, philosophical ideology or biography. Includes courses of study developed using themes of published books focusing on related beliefs.
Section E
Self-Actualization Classes (14 semester units)
Notes
This section could include courses already completed by the student at secular or private colleges. Courses which enhance the individual’s inner understanding and development with regard to animals are emphasized. Subjects include animal communication, meditation, higher consciousness, service, ministry, leadership and other related subjects.
Section F
Project/Professional Paper (4 semester units)
Notes
The professional paper must consist of 25 to 50 pages whose theme focuses Humane Religious Studies from the perspective of faith; guidelines will be sent to the student. Applicable unit fees must be submitted with the final paper or project for review and evaluation. Prior approval of the paper or project is required; final to be placed in the student’s file.
Section G
Written and Oral Examinations
Notes
Study guide available upon request at the appropriate time. Exam fee is $100.
Special Note
Previous graduates of the Passmore Animal Chaplain Program, completed either independently or under the auspices of Emerson, will receive a one-time credit for the 18 units noted in Section A. Those 18 credits may be applied toward either a Humane Religious Studies Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree program if not already applied to another Emerson’s Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree. In such case, where credit for the Passmore Animal Chaplain program has already been applied to another Emerson Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral program, the student will complete 11 additional semester units in section(s) B and/or C to fulfill credit hour course requirement. Other completed Emerson courses may be applied to this program at the discretion of the department chair. Degree candidates who complete the Passmore Animal Chaplain Program by way of a Humane Religious Studies degree program will receive an Animal Chaplain credential upon successful completion of the Bachelor, Masters or Doctor of Humane Religious Studies program. To be eligible for ordination as an Animal Chaplain, under the auspices of Emerson Theological Institute’s Animal Chaplains, Inc., students must/must have, complete(d) one (1) year of verifiable internship/service work in this field. A non-refundable, $100 materials fee is required at the time of enrollment to cover administrative and shipping charges for the Passmore Animal Chaplain Program manual and study guide in Section A, if applicable. 03- 20-09
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