Chaplains College School of Graduate Studies
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| Chancellor | Dale A. Scadron, Th.D., D.D. |
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| Website | chaplainscollegeschoolofgraduatestudies |
1. Chaplains College School of Graduate Studies
Chaplains College School of Graduate Studies is an institution dedicated to research-centric graduate education tailored for a global constituency. The College emphasizes the synthesis of theoretical rigor and original inquiry, aiming to advance the professional standards of chaplaincy. Led by a research-active faculty, the institution focuses on equipping practitioners for executive leadership through a curriculum grounded in academic excellence and inclusive practice.
2. Dr. Dale Scadron (Chancellor)
Dr. Dale Scadron is the founder of Chaplains College and Chaplains International, Inc. A theologian and author with over three decades of experience, Dr. Scadron is an ordained Foursquare minister and an alumnus of the Angelus Bible Institute. He holds a Doctor of Theology and a Doctor of Divinity from Crossroads Bible College, as well as a Doctor of Literature (honoris causa) from Omega Bible Institute. In 2022, he received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the field.
Professional Background
- Executive Leadership: Serves as President of Chaplains International, Inc. and the Chaplaincy Training Institute; recognized as a pioneer in the development of law enforcement chaplaincy programs.
- Public Service: Previously served as a chaplain for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the Glendale Police Department, and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.
- Federal Appointment: Currently serves as Senior Chaplain for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in McFarland, California; formerly served as Chaplain for the Taft Federal Correctional Institution.
3. Dr. Thomas Luke (2025 Nobel Prize Nominee)
The Reverend Thomas Luke, Ph.D., Litt.S.D. (h.c.), CSIC, is a distinguished missiologist and humanitarian advocate. In 2025, Dr. Luke was nominated for both the Nobel Peace Prize and the Nobel Prize in Literature. He holds the rank of Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Transformational Theology at Chaplains College School of Graduate Studies, where his academic and field tenure spanned from 1993 to 2026.
Dr. Luke is the foundational architect of Transformational Theology, an interdisciplinary framework designed to bridge clinical praxis and pastoral care. This methodology is specifically utilized in the rehabilitation and restoration of survivors of extreme trauma, with a primary focus on survivors of child sex trafficking.
Spiritual Integration Counseling System (SICS)
The Spiritual Integration Counseling System (SICS) originated as an informal framework developed by Dr. Norm Wise, predicated on a synthesis of clinical intuition and spiritual discernment. This system was later codified and expanded into a formal academic discipline and professional credentialing program by his protégé, The Reverend Dr. Thomas Luke.
Theological-Clinical Foundation
The SICS framework is grounded in a distinct theological-clinical synthesis, often encapsulated by the scriptural mandate found in Luke 18:27: "What is impossible with man is possible with God." This foundational principle suggests that while human intervention has limits, spiritual integration provides a pathway for transcendent outcomes.
The Role of the Counselor
As the primary architect of the Certified Spiritual Integration Counselor (CSIC) credential, Rev. Dr. Thomas Luke defines the boundary between clinical practice and spiritual intervention through a specific guiding axiom:
"While the counselor facilitates the clinical environment, it is the Divine Physician who effects the ultimate reconciliation and holistic healing of the internal system." — Thomas Luke, Ph.D.
