Spiritual Care
Online Application Process
Chaplain Endorsement
This is a Chaplain endorsement with an application process. You must be in good standings as a member of a Christian Church and have a job as a Chaplain or serve as a volunteer Chaplain.
No degree no problem!
Membership Fees Apply
Work at your own pace. Assigned readings with workbook. Book not included
Online Program
Volunteer Chaplain
The student will explore the diverse world of chaplaincy, calling and practice by using clinical theology as its foundation. The National Board of Examiners in Clinical Theology will review all completed work. You can only take one unit at a time, in order.
We have Two Options
The National Association of Clinical Theology is a Christian online program that uses biblical teachings.
All candidate must have supporting Church and be in good standing
Chaplain Assistant
No formal training require
Learn the basics of serving in chaplaincy
Certified Volunteer Chaplain
Introduction to Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
The class is done fully online
All classes will require reading and writing assignments with area hospital visitations .
No formal education is required
Please Note: We do not transfer CPE credits from other organizations.
Professional
Hospital Residency
The CT residency program is a brick-and-mortar experience that requires physical face to face attendance with a Professional Clinical Supervisor at a Joint Commission accredited hospital
This program specializes in forensic and psychiatric chaplaincy
All candidates must have an accredited 72-hour Master of Divinity or equivalency.
Equivalency is a Master Degree in Religious Studies with an additional Masters Degree in social science or an approved liberal arts
Testing
Board Certification
The Board Certification is a proctored test in forensic and psychiatric chaplaincy
All candidates must have four units or 1600 hours of CPE under supervision at an accreted psychiatric hospital and an accredited 72-hour Master of Divinity or equivalency.
Equivalency is a Master Degree in Religious Studies with an additional Masters Degree in social science or an approved liberal arts
Testing Site
The Testing Site will be at an approved location in Vernon Texas once a year
Clinical Theology Institute
The National Association of Clinical Theology is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian organization.
We have created a program those who have a passion to make a positive difference in people's lives. Our program is a faith-based Christ-centered program. We provide certified classes in Spiritual Care for students who want to experience personal growth.