The Muslim men and women gathered in a Bloomington classroom recently are part of an experiment to help hospitals, universities and correctional centers fill a glaring gap in services — the major shortage of certified Muslim chaplains.
Minnesota is home to an estimated 150,000 Muslims, a number expected to rise. While there are several Muslims employed as chaplains, just one Muslim — a Minneapolis imam — is on track to finish the professional training typically required to serve in that role in hospitals and other top jobs.
At the training session in June, the group engaged in lively discussion. What does Islam say about caring for the vulnerable? How do you support people of different religions? What if the patient doesn’t trust the medical system?
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