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Transition: RAChD (Army Cadet)

Awareness
Initial training of new Army Cadet Force Chaplains for their ministry.

Course Information

Level: Awareness
Location: Shrivenham
School/Centre: Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre
Course Code: AFCC-Trans: RAChD (Air Cad)
Duration: 3-days - residential
When: No dates available

About this course

This is the initial training course for all new Army Cadet Force Chaplains in the Royal Army Chaplains' Department (RAChD). It introduces the moral, spiritual and pastoral duties of the Army chaplain and allows the chaplains to reflect theologically on their new environment and how it 'fits' into their civilian ministry.

What you will learn

You will learn/develop an understanding of:

  • RAChD history, traditions and ethos
  • army concepts, structures and practices
  • the theological underpinnings of chaplaincy
  • world faiths and tri-service chaplaincy
  • an awareness of specific ACF issues

How this course will help your career

This is an initial course for all new ACF RAChD Chaplains and lays the base for all future ministries in the Army.

Entry requirements

Who can attend this course

  • Military

RAChD nominees only.

Before you attend

Chaplain instructor (Army), the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre will contact you prior to the course with details.

Additional information

How the course will be taught

  • Face-to-face

How you will be assessed

Formative assessment.