Jewish-friendly/Jewish-oriented D.Min/Th.D degrees

[EliEverIsAHero]

The OP has a goal of:
1. Attending "Jewish-friendly/Jewish-oriented D.Min/Th.D degrees"
2. Becoming a Chaplain in the US Armed Forces or German Armed Forces.

I can't speak to the German Armed Forces, but the US Armed Forces typically require ordination. I don't know anyone who is not ordained who has become a Chaplain in the US Military. The Civil Air Patrol typically has ordained clergy as well. I am quite certain the OP knows that to become ordained as a rabbi in Judaism requires attending a Rabbinical school. The OP came to this forum, obviously looking for an alternative pathway in education that leads to becoming a Military Chaplain.  

I personally would be concerned about losing my identity and affiliation in the religion/culture I belong to by being ordained in another sect, even if it is "Interfaith." I would not look for a "Jewish-friendly" program, but rather an actual Jewish school of Rabbinical studies with a pathway to ordination as a Rabbi. With all that said, I admit that I am making assumptions based on the few details provided.

I would, however, consider becoming a civilian chaplain who is "licensed/credentialed" but not ordained, which would allow me to serve the community while maintaining my religious identity and affiliation.  https://ifoc.org/

Another possible option is to abandon the Chaplain track and pursue a PhD, PsyD, or DSW that leads to licensure, and then attempt to obtain a direct commission in the military or reserves (a highly competitive process). City Vision University would not accomplish that goal! Sorry for even mentioning it, I was intrigued by the Trauma-Informed Counseling concentration.

Regarding this: I've spent a lot of time looking into the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism's educational programs (e.g. https://iishj.org/programs/rabbinic/), which do lead to ordination, but there is nothing to say that they are: 1.  Accredited or 2. Would lead to the objectives described in the OP. Among other things, their program is 60-some hours rather than 72 and does not lead specifically to an M.Div. 

As a secondary note, I am already technically "ordained" by the ULC, American Marriage Ministries etc. but in spite of their limited utility (you can in fact legally perform marriages with them depending on your state and county of residence within the US): a. This would be unlikely to affect future study or ordination in a program like the one linked above and b. they are generally considered joke credentials or at least non-entities for Chaplaincy purposes within the public sector.

[Stonybeach]

I see you are inquiring about a different degree track, so the message has been deleted. Good luck!

[sanantone]

The OP has a goal of:
1. Attending "Jewish-friendly/Jewish-oriented D.Min/Th.D degrees"
2. Becoming a Chaplain in the US Armed Forces or German Armed Forces.

I can't speak to the German Armed Forces, but the US Armed Forces typically require ordination. I don't know anyone who is not ordained who has become a Chaplain in the US Military. The Civil Air Patrol typically has ordained clergy as well. I am quite certain the OP knows that to become ordained as a rabbi in Judaism requires attending a Rabbinical school. The OP came to this forum, obviously looking for an alternative pathway in education that leads to becoming a Military Chaplain.  

I personally would be concerned about losing my identity and affiliation in the religion/culture I belong to by being ordained in another sect, even if it is "Interfaith." I would not look for a "Jewish-friendly" program, but rather an actual Jewish school of Rabbinical studies with a pathway to ordination as a Rabbi. With all that said, I admit that I am making assumptions based on the few details provided.

I would, however, consider becoming a civilian chaplain who is "licensed/credentialed" but not ordained, which would allow me to serve the community while maintaining my religious identity and affiliation.  https://ifoc.org/

Another possible option is to abandon the Chaplain track and pursue a PhD, PsyD, or DSW that leads to licensure, and then attempt to obtain a direct commission in the military or reserves (a highly competitive process). City Vision University would not accomplish that goal! Sorry for even mentioning it, I was intrigued by the Trauma-Informed Counseling concentration.

Regarding this: I've spent a lot of time looking into the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism's educational programs (e.g. https://iishj.org/programs/rabbinic/), which do lead to ordination, but there is nothing to say that they are: 1.  Accredited or 2. Would lead to the objectives described in the OP. Among other things, their program is 60-some hours rather than 72 and does not lead specifically to an M.Div. 

As a secondary note, I am already technically "ordained" by the ULC, American Marriage Ministries etc. but in spite of their limited utility (you can in fact legally perform marriages with them depending on your state and county of residence within the US): a. This would be unlikely to affect future study or ordination in a program like the one linked above and b. they are generally considered joke credentials or at least non-entities for Chaplaincy purposes within the public sector.

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