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90 CHP 550 The Many Faces of Chaplaincy Examines the theological and cultural issues of a formal and informal ministry setting. Explores the similarities and differences among the various types of chaplaincy ministry. Gives attention to ministry in religiously pluralistic, multicultural, and multistaff environments and emphasizes skills, strategies, and character traits necessary for effective ministry. Offered spring semesters. Two hours. CHP 650 Community-Based Clinical Pastoral Education This one unit of ACPE accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) offers students the opportunity to experience hands-on ministry in a supervised setting with peer-group feedback. Students will be placed in institutional chaplaincy settings in the community for their clinical ministry experience such as: hospitals; youth corrections; homeless shelters; police departments; hospice or senior settings, mental health institutions; safe houses; churches; inner-city missions or military bases. Prerequisites: CO 526 Therapeutic Communication; CO 539 Group Experience; CO 560 Brief Counseling; CO 570 Brief Counseling Practicum; and instructor permission. Offered fall, spring and summer semesters. Three hours CHP 590, 690 Studies in Chaplaincy These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time interest that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. Two or three hours. CHP 591, 691 Individualized Study in Chaplaincy These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in chaplaincy under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. CHRISTIAN FORMATION AND SOUL CARE Denver Seminary's Christian formation courses reflect the Seminary's understanding of the value of the ancient Christian ministry of spiritual friendship, mentoring, and direction. Students are welcome who have an interest and/or call to the ministry of soul care, which centers on deepening the Christian's life of prayer and relationship with Jesus Christ. CF 501 Biblical and Historical Foundations of Formation and Soul Care This course explores the foundations of formation and soul care in authoritative scripture, theology, and church practice through the centuries. It further examines the interpersonal relationships between caregiver, directee, and the Holy Spirit, as well as how this ministry has been exercised in major branches of the church. Offered fall semesters. Two hours. CF 502 Theology and Practices of Christian Formation Healthy spiritual habits constitute important means by which God affects spiritual formation. This course identifies obstacles that impede spiritual progress as well as biblically based disciplines that advance growth in wholeness and holiness within the context of family, vocation, and society-at-large. Offered spring semesters. Two hours.