Chaplaincy Teach-Out Program
Hello, Chaplaincy Students!
For questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your Academic Advisor.
Message from the Academic Dean
I am delighted that you have chosen GSOT for your biblical, theological and chaplaincy training. Our goal has been to provide you with training that is biblically accurate and culturally relevant. I hope you have found it to be both.
We regret to report to you that GSOT will be suspending its Chaplaincy program due to a lack of participants. We simply have not had enough students to afford the continuation of the program. However, we will be providing a complete “Teachout Program” so that you will be able to graduate under the course catalog you entered for your Chaplaincy degree program.
We have provided below your options and the procedure for you to finish your degree at GSOT. It has been approved by the Board of Trustees and both of our accrediting agencies.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Serving Him with you until He comes for us,
Fred Chay, Ph.D.
Academic Dean
Options
Each student has three options to choose from.
Option 1
Students may choose to finish their programs within a designated period of time. They are given until Spring 2023–2024 to finish their Chaplaincy Core courses and take the remaining credits after Spring 2023–2024.
Option 2
Option 3
How to Get Started
You may refer to these guidelines on how to start your program planning. If you have already decided on a specific plan, please do not hesitate to contact your Academic Advisor.
1. Clarify your option
Make sure to do this step first. To request a copy of the Chaplaincy Teach-Out Options form, send an email to chaplaincyteachout@gsot.edu.
2. Contact your Advisor
Contact your Academic Advisor by sending an email and scheduling a remote meeting through the Calendly link found on the guide.
3. Use this page or downloadable guide for reference
You may refer to this page or download the guide so you can have a printed file or digital copy saved. Make sure to follow your approved graduation plan.
4. Finish the CH Core by May 2024
If you are taking Option 1 (stay in your program until you are done), be sure to finish your Chaplaincy Core by May 2024.
Teach-Out Plan
The teach-out focuses on having students finish their Chaplaincy Core courses on or before May 2024. Below is a complete list of Chaplaincy Core courses and their teach-out schedules.
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Academic Calendar 2023–2024
Register for CPE or CPE Supervisor here:
Intensive Terms - 12 Weeks
Winter Intensive – Dec 4 to Feb 25, 2024
Spring Intensive – Mar 4 to May 26, 2024
Summer Intensive – Jun 3 to Aug 25, 2024
Standard Term - 15 Weeks
Fall Standard – Sep 4 to Dec 17, 2023
Spring Standard – Jan 8 to Apr 21, 2024
Summer Standard – May 6 to Aug 18, 2024
Extended Terms - 24 Weeks
Winter Extended – Dec 4, 2023, to May 19, 2024
Spring Extended – Mar 4 to Aug 18, 2024
Summer Extended – Jun 3 to Nov 17, 2024
Chaplaincy Catalogs
For a quick review of the courses required for your program, find your entrance term first on Populi then verify with your governing catalog.
Go to “My Profile” and scroll down. You will see your “Entrance Term” under “Programs” in the lower right section.
Graduation Plan
The chart below is a sample graduation plan to fill out. After completing this plan, submit it to your Academic Advisor for approval. Your Advisor will send you an editable copy to your gsot.edu email address. Submit it before the end of the Spring Semester 2022–2023.
Teach-Out Timeline Flowchart
You may refer to this flowchart as a summary of the steps you need to take.
