The U.S. Military Chaplaincy, Then and Now
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12971324 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John W Brinsfield (United States Army, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 17-24 |
| Publication date | 2009-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Review of Faith & International Affairs (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1931-7743 • E-ISSN: 1557-0274 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15570274.2009.9523411 |
| OpenAlex | W2086956542 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
U.S. military chaplains have engaged persons of diverse faith groups in various ways throughout American history. Before the American Revolution, chaplains tried to convert Native Americans to Christianity. As the United States military became more pluralistic and more engaged in conflicts around the world, chaplains sought to win the hearts and minds of the people in the area of operations. For example, Chaplain William D. McKennon pursued peace with Filipinos during the Spanish-American War. The major influence that brought chaplains to the platform as instructors in World Religions was the involvement of the United States in Vietnam from 1962–1973
Christianity · Faith · Political science · Sociology · Theology · World War II · American Constitutional Law and Politics · Law · Philosophy · Religion and Society Interactions · Religious studies · Religious Tourism and Spaces
| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.5 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2025 (12) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |