This specialized doctoral program advances the expertise of experienced Catholic chaplains serving in healthcare, military, correctional, and institutional settings.

Participants engage advanced studies in pastoral theology, spiritual care theory, professional ethics, supervisory practice, and specialized ministry contexts while developing substantial research competence in chaplaincy practice.

Graduates provide expert spiritual care, supervise chaplain formation programs, teach pastoral theology, develop innovative ministry models, and offer specialized consultation addressing complex pastoral situations in institutional ministry contexts requiring highest professional competence.