Reading Room

Welcome to the APC Reading Room, where you can find a wealth of important documents, articles and research in the field of professional chaplaincy. If you would like to add to this page your own written submission or a link to a published resource that you believe would benefit this professional community, please use the Chaplain Resource Submission Form linked below.

Chaplaincy Care Resources & Publications

Chaplaincy Department Resources

Common Standards for Certification & Ethics

Complementary Spiritual Practices (PDF)

Cultural and Spiritual Competency

Faith Tradition Resources

Health Care Chaplaincy

Health Care Ethics

HIPAA and Pastoral Care

Religion and Health

Research/Studies

Spiritual Assessment and Chaplaincy Care Documentation

Spiritual Care of the Nonreligious

Standards of Practice for Professional Chaplains


Chaplaincy Care Department Resources

Cultural and Spiritual Competency

Health Care Chaplaincy

Health Care Ethics

HIPAA and Pastoral Care

Religion and Health

Spiritual Assessment and Chaplaincy Care Documentation

Spiritual Care of the Nonreligious