A Long Way to Go Understanding the Role of Chaplaincy? A Critical Reflection on the Findings of the Survey Examining Chaplaincy Responses to Covid-19. (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Best, Megan; Rajaee, Geila; Vandenhoeck, Anne
• Is Part Of: Journal of pastoral care & counseling. Volume 75:Number 1(2021)Supplement
• Page Start: 46
• Page End: 48
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: Critical reflection survey -- generalist versus specialist spiritual care -- chaplains' role -- telechaplaincy; Pastoral theology -- Periodicals; Pastoral care -- Periodicals; Pastoral counseling -- Periodicals; 253.5
• DOI: 10.1177/1542305021992002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1542-3050

Abstract

This contribution reflects on some of the most prominent findings in the survey on the chaplaincy response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The finding that chaplain respondents had difficulty understanding their own role prior to the first wave is of concern. If chaplains cannot articulate their own role, it is not surprising that those around them are also unclear. Chaplains are not the only ones to blame for the confusion around their role though.