London South Bank University

Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing

London South Bank University

Course overview

This is a MA Top-Up course following a successful completion of the Pg Cert and Pg Dip study pathways validated by the LSBU. The course allows the individuals to form foundations and provide an evolution in their knowledge related to spiritual and pastoral care within Healthcare Chaplaincy context. This will include an understanding of the specific contexts and themes that may emerge within a community.

The course will be appropriate for those who are already chaplains but wish to enhance their knowledge, skills, and practice further to increase their learning and promote their professional recognition and widen their employment opportunities to 7 Healthcare Chaplaincy in managerial, consultancy and specialized roles. Likewise, other healthcare professionals and students in fields such as social healthcare, clinical psychology and medicine can also access this course to develop their spiritual and religious competences as part of their required multi-cultural competences for effective and ethical delivery of their services. This is a one-year part-time course from September to August and it does not require students to do a dissertation but rather to complete a work-based portfolio to qualify for the MA award.

For More Information: Please contact the Course Director: Revd Nana Kyei-Baffour, Email: [email protected] Tel: Direct: 020 7188 9844 Or 020 7188 1187 Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Part-time 1 year September 5841 Direct to LSBU Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides.

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Key highlights

  • Completes MA award after Pg Cert and Pg Dip pathways
  • Builds knowledge of spiritual and pastoral care in healthcare chaplaincy
  • Work-based portfolio replaces a dissertation for the MA award
  • Supports professional recognition and progression into managerial and consultancy roles
  • Open to healthcare professionals developing spiritual and religious competences

Entry requirements

Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements. UK Qualifications International Qualifications MA (Top-Up), Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing Applicants will be considered on an individual basis but must meet the following entry requirements before being considered for admission: Prospective candidates must: - Have successfully completed the Pg Dip in Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing offered as part of the GSTT/LSBU collaboration The candidate must be eligible to be registered with the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy.

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 Churches Together in England (CTE) or the Free Churches Group (FCG). Evidence to be provided.

Providing a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) with POCA (Protection of Children Act) & POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults) for hospital placement purposes. Show evidence of working in the context of Health Care Chaplaincy either in a paid role or having an ‘honorary contract’ in place. Additional Application Method Information Healthcare Chaplaincy

Personal statement: For More Information: Please contact the Course Director: Revd Nana Kyei-Baffour, Email: [email protected] Tel: Direct: 020 7188 9844 Or 020 7188 1187

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Healthcare chaplain
  • Senior healthcare chaplain
  • Chaplaincy team manager
  • Healthcare chaplaincy consultant
  • Spiritual care lead

Admission

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