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The Convocation of Anglicans in North America currently has many Priests serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. To determine suitability to serve as a chaplain in the military is a lengthy and detailed process. We have high regard and respect for all chaplains serving as spiritual mentors, guides and counsel to the men and women who serve to defend this nation; and peace and freedom world-wide.

 

 

General Requirements to serve
as a US Military Chaplain...

 Point of Contact: Chaplain Mike Williams
  1. Two years of experience in ministry leadership, perferably in parish or vocational chaplaincy. (This is highly desirable, but specific exceptions are identified)
  2. United States citizenship (no dual citizenship).
  3. Bachelor's degree (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours from an accredited institution).
  4. A graduate degree to include a minimum of 72 semester hours (or equivalent) from a qualifying (accredited) institution. (M.Div, MTS, M.Theo, etc.)
  5. Not less than 36 hours must be in theological/ministry and related studies, consistent with the respective religious tradition of the applicant. Endorsers are free to exceed the Department of Defense standard per ecclesiastical requirements, but cannot go below the minimum Department of Defense requirements.
  6. Active Duty Chaplains (General - Individual Branches of Service may waive on occasion)
    • Commissioned and on active duty prior to age 42
    • Commissioned and on active duty prior to age 44, if prior service
  7. Reserve Chaplains:
    • Commissioned and on active duty prior to age 40.
  8. Pass a military commissioning physical.
  9. Pass a security background investigation.
  10. Ability to work in the Department of Defense directed religious accommodation environment.

Individuals interested, but either still in seminary, may begin the process by becoming Chaplain Candidates...

  1. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and must be of such an age that they will be qualified for superseding appointment as an active duty or reserve officer in the Chaplain Corps prior to their 39th birthday.
  2. Have a baccalaureate degree of not less than 120 semester hours from an accredited college or university.
  3. Be matriculated in a program of professional study in theology or related subjects offered by a qualifying educational institution. A qualifying degree program will require no less than 72 semester hours of graduate level work. (School considered to be accredited are listed in the Directory of American Theological Schools, Bulletin Part 4.
  4. Maintain a satisfactory full-time standing of the graduate theological school in which enrolled and in any training program prescribed by its religious faith group.