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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
imageNavy 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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