Chaplaincy Certificate
🎖️ Chaplaincy Certificate
The Chaplaincy Certificate is designed for students who feel called to serve as volunteer chaplains in diverse and often high-stress settings such as hospitals, correctional facilities, military units, first responder environments, long-term care centers, or crisis response teams. Please check the requirements in your local desired context to determine what is required for chaplaincy service, since this can vary. This certificate provides well-rounded biblical, pastoral, and relational training to equip students to offer spiritual care, compassionate presence, and wise counsel to people in need.
Chaplains are often present in life's most pivotal moments—times of crisis, grief, transition, or celebration. This certificate prepares you to serve as a minister of comfort, hope, and truth, grounded in Scripture and emotional intelligence.
💡 What This Certificate Says About You:
You are trained to bring God’s presence into secular and sacred spaces with gentleness and grace.
You are prepared to care for people from diverse backgrounds, in times of grief, trauma, or spiritual searching.
You possess the biblical knowledge, pastoral training, and interpersonal skills essential for chaplain work.
👥 Who Is This Certificate For?
Aspiring or active chaplains in hospitals, prisons, military, or public service
Pastoral caregivers and ministry volunteers seeking to serve in crisis or institutional settings
Those preparing for ordination through the Christian Leaders Alliance in chaplaincy roles
Lay leaders, elders, or ministers desiring to strengthen their pastoral presence
🎓 How This Certificate Supports Your Journey:
Courses are accepted in the Leadership Excellence School and apply toward degree programs in ministry or chaplaincy.
It prepares you for ordination as a Chaplain Minister or Officiating Chaplain through the Christian Leaders Alliance.
It enhances your qualifications to serve in formal chaplaincy settings, outreach ministries, or community support roles.
To receive the
Chaplaincy Certificate
Complete the Following :
13 courses required
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Church and Ministry (3 Units)
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Ministry Foundations (3 Units)
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New Testament Survey (3 Units)
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Old Testament Survey (3 Units)
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Pastoral Care (3 Units)
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Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Units)
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People Smart for Ministry (3 Units)
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Biblical Wisdom Books (4 Units)
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Ministry Care Conversations (3 Units)
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PeaceSmart Relationships (3 Units)
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Developing House Churches (3 Units)
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Marriage Ministry (4 Units)
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Introduction to Chaplaincy (3 Units)