Chaplaincy Studies - Research Degrees

The Centre welcomes applications from those interested in working for a research degree (MPhil or PhD)

Any area of interest relating to chaplaincy would be considered. The following areas represent current research interests for the Centre:

The practice of chaplaincy in different sectors (including models of chaplaincy and questions of professionalism)
Empirical research into chaplaincy (especially qualitative approaches)
Chaplaincy in a multi-faith context
Chaplaincy and public policy (especially in relation to equality and diversity)
The implications of chaplaincy for an understanding of the public role of religion and spirituality
Ethical questions relating to chaplaincy
Chaplaincy education and professional development

Current research students:

Funded full-time PhD:
2007-2010: The impact of public policy on healthcare chaplaincy

Part-time PhDs:
2008-2013: Models of Prison Chaplaincy
2008-2013: Accounting for decision-making in relation to withdrawal and withholding of treatment in intensive care settings
2009-2014: Rawls, Nozick and the Military Covenant – a military chaplain's perspective

Next steps

Contact Tina Franklin to find out more.

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