The future of chaplaincy in a secularized society: A mixed-methods survey from the Netherlands

The spiritual care profession in the Netherlands is going through significant changes, including an increasing demand for secular and multi-faith spiritual care, a move towards professionalization and formulating ‘best practices’, as well as a broadening of the scope of chaplains’ activities. In October 2019, 405 Dutch healthcare chaplains completed an online mixed methods survey with open and closed-ended questions about their work situation and professional identity. Quantitative analyses showed that, independent of denomination and place of work, most respondents evaluated current developme... Mehr ...