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- Marriage. All Latter-day Saint applicants
must be married in the temple and remain temple worthy while serving as a
chaplain.
- Mission. It is desirable that
all chaplain applicants be returned missionaries, but it is not absolutely required.
- Church Leadership Experience. The
Department of Defense Directive 1304.19 requires that each applicant have
at least two years of practical ministerial experience following completion
of the master's degree. Since we do not have a paid clergy, most of our applicants
will meet this requirement by having sufficient practical Church leadership
experience by the time they graduate, especially if they have served a mission.
- BYU Religion Class. Applicants must complete
BYU Religion 540, “Preparation for the Military Chaplaincy” (Section 1 and
2), six (6) semester hours. This may be completed via distance learning.
- Worthiness Interview. Applicants must receive
a worthiness interview by their bishop and stake president.
- Compatibility for Military Service. The Military
Relations Director will interview potential applicants and their spouses
to determine suitability to serve as a chaplain in the military.
- Ecclesiastical Endorsement Application. All
applicants must complete and submit a Latter-day Saint Ecclesiastical Endorsement Application.
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