Religious Leader Engagement (RLE) of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Chaplains

Using sequential mixed methods, this study sought to identify ways through which the Religious Leader Engagement (RLE) capability of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) chaplains can be enhanced. For the qualitative phase, 12 CAF chaplains with RLE experiences were purposively selected for online interviews to obtain perceptions on RLE and the competencies needed for an effective RLE. In the quantitative phase, 48 of the randomly selected CAF chaplains responded to an online survey that used a Likert scale in determining the state of the chaplains’ RLE competencies. The chaplains were found to have relevant RLE skills and personal attributes but need reinforcement with respect to RLE theory. The RCChS needs to address this shortcoming if it is to remain germane in the CAF and enhance Canada’s status as a leader in political religious dialogues. This study proposed a training plan that would strengthen the RLE capability of the CAF chaplains. Keywords: religious leader capability, advisement, engagement, religion, chaplain, force multipliers, liaison, dialogue, religious leader competencies, CAF, RCChS

Author dc:creator

• Laudenorio, Roy Allan, Castro

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Christie, Kenneth

• School of humanitarian studies

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Identifier URI

https://doi.org/10.25316/ir-20373

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:null:10613/28807