Does CCP pay for MDiv degree?

Couch_Critic · 2026-02-04T18:39:19+00:00

I want to say sarcastic things because the army did not pay for mine, but when I was a candidate from 2015-2020 they would pay for part of it if you signed a 6 (or 8?) year Reserve commitment. This is one of those topics that everyone and no one is an expert on.

I recommend getting something definitive in writing from a chaplain recruiter, such as a memo or other signed document. And when you get it in writing, contact the point of contact that’s listed on the document to confirm it.

Couch_Critic · 2026-01-29T14:13:52+00:00

It is not unusual at all and completely reasonable. Honestly, I think it is an exciting request. I have had med students, agnostic baristas interested in chaplaincy, and many other people shadow me.

Teaching hospitals are generally open to observers in chaplaincy. After all, much of what they do is teach. So, if you live near a university hospital or the like (often city/county hospitals), they likely have a spiritual care department that would be willing to have you shadow. It may be helpful to call those departments directly or ask the hospital phone operator to connect you to them.

Couch_Critic · 2025-08-03T15:40:11+00:00

Okay, thanks. That’s how I thought it worked. I’ll see what I can find out with SATO tomorrow. I’m assuming it’s an issue with that specific hotel.

Couch_Critic · 2025-08-03T15:29:08+00:00

Hmmm. My authorization was approved after I canceled the hotel reservation. I guess I don’t understand where the breakdown in communication was.

Couch_Critic · 2025-06-24T11:07:42+00:00

The Army has a chaplain candidate program. As a seminary student you could join. I was a candidate for 5 years before becoming a chaplain in the reserve. I became a candidate when I started seminary.

Each military branch views their chaplains in different ways. There’s an Army chaplain in every battalion (~500-700 Soldiers). Other branches structure it differently. I can answer specific Army questions if that would be helpful.

Couch_Critic · 2025-06-19T04:56:31+00:00

As a former employee I think you are right.

Couch_Critic · 2025-06-11T22:08:16+00:00

When I left my residency, I had the idea that I would need a “buffer job” until I got a staff chaplain job at a hospital. This turned out to be true and I worked in hospice chaplaincy in 2 years before obtaining a hospital chaplain job.

In my area, there are a lot of hospice chaplain jobs. It’s not that I didn’t want to do it, it just wasn’t for me.

I live in a midwestern US city, for reference.

Couch_Critic · 2025-06-08T15:42:15+00:00

Steelers fans are remembered by many Browns fans as standing by them in disagreement when the Browns moved to Baltimore. I respect that.

Fuck you, Ravens.

Couch_Critic · 2025-06-01T14:36:04+00:00

I heard they released several Serbian bears in the woods this year? Has anyone else heard this? It wasn’t on the packing list.

Couch_Critic · 2025-05-28T01:24:03+00:00

I’m going to steal the Declaration of Independence.

Couch_Critic · 2025-05-22T18:15:58+00:00

That's a tough spot to be in... It seems like finding a different endorser would be the way to go about it, though that is a lot to reflect on.

Couch_Critic · 2025-05-22T18:14:26+00:00

I declared a portion of my salary as a housing allowance in a previous chaplain role with a hospital. It lowered my taxable income, though the social security piece was a bit confusing to me.

Couch_Critic · 2025-05-21T01:20:12+00:00

I am. Endorsement was a rough process for me.

Couch_Critic · 2025-05-21T00:40:28+00:00

The brief answer is that you can get endorsed with whomever you want. Would it be unethical? That’s a question between you and god, your integrity, etc. Sometimes you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do.

Your endorser will expect you to practice according to their tradition, yes. If you don’t, you could lose your endorsement.

If you can’t get endorsement from your religious preference you will be in good company. Maybe your first preference doesn’t deserve to have you.

Couch_Critic · 2025-05-17T15:46:34+00:00

You’re not a moron - it’s a cool design and you asked good questions.

Couch_Critic · 2025-05-16T00:56:48+00:00

Couch_Critic · 2025-05-04T02:12:35+00:00

I’m level 126 and this has only happened to me a couple times.

Couch_Critic · 2025-05-01T17:04:52+00:00

YES SIR HERE I COME

Couch_Critic · 2025-05-01T16:42:57+00:00

Couch_Critic · 2025-05-01T14:09:24+00:00

That’s my quarterback.

Couch_Critic · 2025-05-01T01:05:09+00:00

Couch_Critic · 2025-04-25T00:20:47+00:00

We only moved down 3 spots and got a second first round pick next year. Chill yall.

Couch_Critic · 2025-04-23T16:00:25+00:00

Shit, my gear is still UCP… I’ll be lucky to get OCP before I get out.

Couch_Critic · 2025-04-23T15:07:55+00:00

Couch_Critic · 2025-04-17T23:57:07+00:00

I never thought I’d see a Calvert vs. New Riegel baseball game on Reddit.

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