Female military chaplaincy in Ukraine: Analysis of practice of employed and voluntary chaplains

Erik Sengers; Sofiia Stetsiuk

doi:10.1558/hscc.33636

Female military chaplaincy in Ukraine: Analysis of practice of employed and voluntary chaplains

Erik Sengers
, Sofiia Stetsiuk

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Abstract

Studies in military chaplaincy currently focus on Ukraine, as this is the most experienced Western army. But the work of female chaplains in this war is
underestimated. This study examines their role perceptions, distinguishing between
official and voluntary chaplains, adopting a complementarian and egalitarian
perspective on female chaplains. The conclusion is that female chaplains do the same work as their male counterparts, playing an important role in the Ukrainian army for both male and female soldiers.

Original language	English
Journal	Health and Social Care Chaplaincy
Volume	14
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.33636
Publication status	Published - Mar 2026

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

chaplaincy
Women
military
Ukraine

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