Training of RAF Chaplains
1. SELECTION
Clergy must pass RAF and Chaplaincy Selection
procedures.
2. RAF CRANWELL
(EIGHT WEEKS)
Successful candidates attend an eight-week Specialist
Entrant & Re-Entrant (SERE) course at RAF
College, Cranwell, which provides specific military
training for all professionals (Medical, Legal, Chaplaincy). This
course is to be extended to 14 weeks by 2006.
3. ARMED FORCES'
CHAPLAINCY CENTRE
(TWO WEEKS)
On successful completion, newly-Commissioned
Chaplains attend a 10-day special-to-Chaplaincy course at the
Armed Forces' Chaplaincy Centre (AFCC). This course includes:
Introduction to the Chaplains' Branch.
Theology of Chaplaincy.
Role of the Chaplain.
The Geneva Conventions.
Chaplaincy Concept of Operations.
Spiritual Development.
Beliefs & Values Programme.
Equality & Diversity.
Working in Teams.
Child Protection.
Working with other Faith Groups.
Welfare Issues.
4. ON-THE-JOB
TRAINING
Chaplains are appointed to a team under the
supervision of a Senior Chaplain responsible for the ongoing development
of the team. A whole-career development programme is provided
for all Chaplains (Annex A). A Chaplain appointed to a training
unit will be required to attend pre-employment training.
RAF CHAPLAINCY TRAINING PROFILE
|
| Year | Chaplaincy Training
| RAF |
|
| 1 to 4 | SERE | Equal Opportunities
|
| Induction Course | Common Core Skills
|
| Pre-deployment | Station/Unit
|
| Pre-employment | Skill set
|
| Beliefs & Values Programme
| Individual Staff Studies |
| Broadcasting |
|
| Hospital |
|
| Station Chaplain Course |
|
| Continuing Ministerial Education
| |
| 5 to 10 | Master of Theology (3 years)
| Equal Opportunities Advisor |
| Continuing Ministerial Education
| |
| Leadership and Tam Management Course
| Initial Command & Staff Course |
| | Station/Unit
|
| | Skill Set
|
| 11 to 16 | Senior Chaplain on Appointment
| Service |
| Continuing Ministerial Education
| Fellowship |
| Managing Change |
|
| | Station/Unit
|
| Windsor Course (1 month)
| Skill Set |
| Further research |
|
| 17 to Retirement | Windsor |
Defence Fellowship |
| Continuing Ministerial Education
Oxford Fellowship
| Management and Leadership
Courses |
| | |
| (Harris Manchester College)
| Station/Unit |
| Preparing for the future
| Skill Set |
| Academic Research |
|
|
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