St. Stephen's University
One-Course Credential in Multifaith Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care

Saint John, Canada

DEGREE TYPE

Course

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About : The One-Course Credential in Multifaith Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care offers students a valuable introduction to spiritual care across diverse faiths. This program emphasizes the importance of multifaith perspectives in chaplaincy and spiritual support, catering to individual and community needs. It’s designed for those who wish to enhance their skills and understanding in a short timeframe to foster compassionate care for all.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various settings, including healthcare, education, and community organizations. Potential roles may include chaplaincy, spiritual care, and support services, as well as positions that require expertise in interfaith engagement. This credential prepares learners for meaningful contributions in diverse environments.

Through (1) online recorded lectures and live Zoom conferences, (2) reading and written reflection, along with (3) engagement with their teachers and cohort, students will gain understanding and skills for multifaith chaplaincy and the art of inclusive spiritual care across traditions. The goal is to prepare spiritual care givers who are sensitive to and welcoming of the Other.

Represented faiths include Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Wicca, First Nations spirituality and the “Nones and Dones” (Unaffiliated/Agnostic/Atheist).

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