Instructor Guide &
Student Workbook
Comprehensive ancillary resources for The Heart of a Chaplain, 2nd Edition — providing a coherent, chapter-by-chapter roadmap for the thoughtful formation of chaplains in any setting.
PDF Workbook
PDF Guide
Empowering chaplains worldwide.
The Marsh Institute for Chaplains offers the Student Workbook and Instructor Guide as essential companions to The Heart of a Chaplain, 2nd Edition. Together they provide a structured, chapter-by-chapter framework to support competent chaplaincy formation in academic, institutional, and church-based settings.
131
Pages in the Student Workbook PDF
107
Pages in the Instructor Guide PDF
44
Seasoned chaplain contributors
2nd
Edition — fully updated & expanded
For Students
Engage Every Chapter with Purpose
- Key lessons and insights from forty-four seasoned chaplain contributors
- Session overviews and guided reading questions for each chapter
- Reflection and journaling prompts for personal growth
- Personal application exercises and group discussion questions
- Case study activities and "Memorable Moments" stories
- Structured to capture insights and apply chaplaincy concepts directly to ministry
"These resources give instructors a complete, ready-to-use framework — and give students the scaffolding they need to grow as thoughtful, competent chaplains."— Dr. Jim Browning & Dr. Jim Spivey, Editors
For Instructors
A Complete Framework for Teaching
- Clear lesson overviews and learning objectives for every chapter
- Integrated teaching notes, reflection questions, and case study activities
- Discussion question guides to spark meaningful classroom engagement
- Coherent roadmap for planning sessions and leading rich conversations
- Suitable for academic, institutional, and church-based chaplaincy settings
- Nurtures thoughtful, competent chaplains from day one to final session
Everything You Need, Chapter by Chapter
Both resources are designed to work hand-in-glove — giving instructors confidence and students clarity at every stage.
Guided Reading Questions
Focused comprehension prompts that help students engage actively with each chapter rather than passively reading through it.
Journaling & Reflection Prompts
Structured invitations for personal reflection — helping chaplains-in-formation connect theology with lived experience.
Group Discussion Questions
Ready-to-use discussion starters that open up honest, substantive conversation in any classroom or cohort setting.
Case Study Activities
Real-world chaplaincy scenarios that challenge students to apply concepts from each chapter to authentic ministry contexts.
Learning Objectives & Teaching Notes
Instructor-facing session plans that clearly outline the goals of each chapter and how to guide students toward them.
"Memorable Moments" Stories
Field-drawn vignettes from experienced chaplains that bring the textbook's principles to life in memorable, instructive ways.
Choose the Right Option for Your Setting
After payment, your PDF resource(s) and license will be sent to the email address provided.
Single License
- 131-page student workbook PDF
- Guided reading & reflection prompts
- Case study activities
- Immediate email delivery
Single License
- 107-page instructor guide PDF
- Lesson plans & teaching notes
- Discussion & case study guidance
- Immediate email delivery
1 Instructor Guide & 20 Workbooks
- 1 Instructor Guide PDF
- 20 Student Workbook PDFs
- Best value for class or cohort
- Immediate email delivery
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