Licensed Ministry Chaplain Program Details
Overview: The Licensed Ministry Chaplain Program uniquely combines traditional ministerial responsibilities with chaplaincy and coaching approaches. This multifaceted program equips you to perform the standard duties of a licensed minister—like overseeing weddings, funerals, and baptisms—while also preparing you to offer coaching, pastoral care, and chaplaincy services. It can serve as a foundation for specialized coaching practices or roles as a ministry chaplain. Depending on pace, students often complete this program withing 9-15 months of part-time study. Note: You must gain level two endorsement into membership with the Christian Leaders Alliance
Key Roles:
- Traditional Ministerial Duties: Conduct a variety of ceremonies, including weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Ministry Chaplaincy: Become equipped to serve in a range of settings such as hospitals, organizations, prisons, and professional service sectors like police and fire departments.
- Coaching and Pastoral Care: Provide specialized coaching within a ministry context.
Key Benefits:
- Specialization Options: Customize your ministry focus to specific areas like prayer, marriage, intimacy, matchmaking, or youth development. Over 30 specializations are available.
- Multiple Roles: Maximize your impact by serving as a minister, chaplain, and coach.
- Practice Opportunities: Launch a ministerial practice either within your church community or at a Soul Center.
- Broad Appeal: Perfectly suited for retirees, individuals seeking to make a greater impact, and those drawn to counseling without the academic commitments of a bachelor's or master's degree. (For those aiming for a career as a Chaplain, completing a bachelor's, master's program, and CPE training is advised. Christian Leaders Institute can assist with our bachelor's program.)
- Versatility: Ideal for those involved in volunteer, part-time, or full-time ministry roles.
- Soul Center Registration: You will be eligible to register a Soul Center with the Christian Leaders Alliance
Upon completion, you'll be well-prepared to serve in various ministerial capacities, offering a well-rounded approach to spiritual care and counseling. This makes you an invaluable asset to any community, whether you're serving in a volunteer, part-time, or full-time role.
Licensed Ministry Chaplain
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
complete the following : Level 2 Endorsement
16 courses required
Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Cr)
Introduction to Chaplaincy (3 Cr)
Life Coaching Ministry (3 Cr)
Christian Leaders Connections (3 Cr)
Influence Smart (1 Cr)
Officiant Ministry Skills (2 Cr)
Wedding Officiant Skills (1 Cr)
Licensed Chaplain Minister Recognition Class (0 Cr)
Essential Philosophy (0 Cr)
Critical Grace Theory (0 Cr)
How to be Interesting (0 Cr)
Leading Bible Studies (0 Cr)
Basic Ministry Speaking (0 Cr)
Overview of Mental Health Integration (0 Cr)
Ministry Calling and Confidence (1 Cr)
Semi-Directive and Directive Ministry Coaching (1 Cr)