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Schools are looking for chaplains, but the understanding of who – and what – chaplains are varies widely

  • Written by Wendy Cadge, Professor of Sociology and President, Bryn Mawr College
Schools are looking for chaplains, but the understanding of who – and what – chaplains are varies widelyNavy Chaplain Judy Malana sings during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter on Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga.Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images

There is an ongoing push to make chaplains available in public schools across the United States. Chaplains, also called spiritual caregivers, are religious professionals who work...

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