Certificate in Christian Chaplaincy
Trains chaplains for spiritual care and pastoral support in hospitals, workplaces, schools and communities.
The Certificate in Christian Chaplaincy prepares Christian leaders to provide spiritual care, pastoral support and emotional support in institutional, corporate and community settings.
The program brings together biblical training, pastoral skills, crisis intervention and supervised practice, so as to equip chaplains who can serve effectively in businesses, hospitals, schools and community organizations.
Details
- Duration: 360 class hours
- Structure: 8 courses
- Tuition: $960 (in full)
- Monthly: $80 per month
- Instructor: Professor Leonid Marsan
- Language: Spanish – English
- Certificate: Digital and printed
Course of study
- Foundations of Chaplaincy
- A Theology of Pastoral Care
- Pastoral Counseling
- Workplace Chaplaincy
- Hospital Chaplaincy
- Pastoral Intervention in Crisis
- Ethics and Professionalism in Chaplaincy
- Supervised Chaplaincy Practice
Benefits
- Well-rounded, specialized training: the program brings together biblical training, pastoral skills and crisis intervention so as to equip chaplains who serve effectively across different sectors.
- Real practical experience: it includes between 100 and 200 hours of supervised practice in real settings such as hospitals, businesses and schools.
- Academic and ministerial backing: on completion students receive a Ministerial Certification in Christian Chaplaincy, having completed 360 hours of training and 24 academic credits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the aim of the Certificate in Christian Chaplaincy?
It prepares Christian leaders to provide spiritual care, pastoral support and emotional support in institutional, corporate and community settings.
How long is the program, and what is the format?
It takes 8 to 12 months and is taught in hybrid form, both online and on campus.
How many credits and academic hours does it comprise?
The program consists of 24 credits, 8 courses of 3 credits each, and a total of 360 hours of training.
What does the supervised practice involve?
It involves between 100 and 200 hours in which students gain experience in real settings such as hospitals, businesses, schools and community ministries.
What subjects are part of the course of study?
Foundations of Chaplaincy, A Theology of Pastoral Care, Pastoral Counseling, Workplace Chaplaincy, Hospital Chaplaincy, Pastoral Intervention in Crisis, Ethics and Professionalism in Chaplaincy, and Supervised Chaplaincy Practice.