Date of Award

Winter 12-15-2024

Document Type

Major Applied Project

Degree Name

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Department

Practical Theology

First Advisor

Mark Rockenbach

Scripture References in this Resource

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; Romans 8:19–21; 1 Peter 1:18; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Romans 13:4; Acts 10; Luke 3:14; Luke 7:9; Matthew 8:10; Matthew7:24-27; 1 John 4:19

Abstract

Morris, Victor E. “Preparing Spiritually Resilient Warriors in the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command.” Doctor of Ministry. Major Applied Project, Concordia Seminary, 2024. 285 pp.

The Canadian Armed Forces has outcomes and expectations for warriors to be spiritually resilient but does not have a training program that has been researched, tested, and validated to achieve this. This study investigates how chaplains can prepare spiritually resilient warriors in CANSOFCOM. A chaplain-led spiritual resilience course was created and delivered to CANSOFCOM members. The course was aligned with the holistic wellness strategy of OPF2, and designed as an inductive, experiential learning experience. An active research model was employed, with focus group participants helping to shape the content and delivery. A mixed mode research methodology was used to measure the effectiveness of the training; quantitative surveys were conducted after each learning module, and qualitative interviews were conducted with each participant following the course. The analysis has shown an increase in understanding and a strengthening of spiritual resilience. I conclude that a chaplain led spiritual resilience course is an effective way to increase the spiritual resilience of warriors in CANSOFCOM.

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