Top skills for Chaplain jobs

Based on 368 active Chaplain postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

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Skills employers ask for

The share of Chaplain postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

Theology18%
Counseling16%
Ethics11%
Emotional Support10%
Directives8%
Referrals8%
Health Care7%
Religious Studies6%
Bereavement Support5%
Psychology5%

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