Chaplaincy Course

The chaplaincy training seminars will provide the student with the necessary instruction and tools to go to areas never before visited.  Our instructors will provide the necessary skills to reach and care for individuals in the XXI century.  The course consists of 40 Seminar Hours under the supervision of a Certified Chaplaincy Instructor.

CH 100            Introduction to Chaplaincy

CH 101            History of Chaplaincy

CH 102            Biblical Mandate for Chaplaincy Ministry

CH 103            Requirements and Characteristics of a Chaplain

CH 104            General Functions of the Chaplain

CH 105            Diversity of the Chaplaincy Ministry

CH 201            Introduction to Hospital Chaplaincy

CH 202            HIPPA Laws

CH 203            Knowing the Rights of a Patient

CH 204            Integrating with the Hospital System

CH 205            Chaplaincy Functions in the Hospital

CH 206            Advise for the Hospital Chaplain

CH 207            Ministering to the Terminally Ill

CH 208            Ministering to Families

CH 209            Supporting the Nursing Staff

CH 210            Treating and Managing Anxiety

CH 211            Treating and Managing Depression

CH 212            Treating and Managing Pain

CH 301            History of the Penitentiary System

CH 302            Institutional Rules and Regulations

CH 303            Chaplaincy Functions in the Prison

CH 304            Chaplaincy in Juvenile Institutions

CH 305            Chaplaincy Code of Conduct in the Prison System

CH 306            Confidentiality Rules and Inmate Counseling

CH 307            Organizing Activities for Prisoners

CH 401            Introduction to Advanced Prison Chaplaincy

CH 402            Language, Signs and Codes of respect of inmates

CH 403            Sexually Transmitted Diseases

CH 404            Homosexuality and Lesbianism in the inmate

CH 405            Automutilation and suicide in Prison

CH 501            Introduction to Police Chaplaincy

CH 502            Requirements for Police Chaplaincy

CH 503            Effects of Occupational in the Family

CH 504            Principles of Effective Communication

CH 505            Concepts of Inner Healing and Forgiveness

CH 506            Official Acts: Death Notifications, Burials and others

CH 601            Introduction to Military Chaplaincy

CH 602            Definition and functions of the Military Chaplain

CH 603            Academic Requirements of the Military Chaplain

CH 604            Recruitment and Ecclesiastical Endorsement

CH 605            Mobilization Process of the Military Chaplain

CH  701           Practicum in Chaplaincy

CH  702           Concepts of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

CH  703           Clinical Pastoral Interview

CH  704           Supervised Visit to a Prison

CH  705           Supervised visit to a Hospital

Graduation Requirements

• 85% of attendance to seminars
• Minimum of 70% in the Mid-Term and Final Exam
• Internship in institution of choice

Upon completion of the course

• Certificate of Completion of Chaplaincy Course
• Chaplain Credentials
• Picture I.D. Card (not be confused with a badge)
• Consideration for job openings requiring a chaplain
• Membership in the Association of Chaplains of The Christian University (First year is free.)

Cost of Course

• $100.00 Registration fee (payable at time of enrollment)
• $200.00 due on the first day of class
• $200.00 due on the 5^th seminar
•   $25.00 Textbook
•   $25.00 Graduation fee
• $550.00 Total Cost of Course