Become a certified Christian Chaplain

Serve with compassion, biblical confidence, and ministry excellence in hospitals, care facilities, churches, crisis situations, and the community.

What Is a Chaplain

A Chaplain is a trained spiritual caregiver who brings comfort, prayer, encouragement, and biblical guidance to people during major life moments- illness, loss, crisis, and transition.

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Program Overview

Program Name: CTBI Certificate in Christian Chaplaincy

Total Hours: 120 Hours

Format Options: Online / In - Person / Hybrid

Practicum: Supervised Field Training Included

Credential Awarded: CTBI Certified Christian Chaplain Certificate 

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This program is designed for pastors, ministers, leaders, and believers who want to bring Christ-centered care into real - world settings.

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Who This Program Is For

. Pastors & Ministers

.Church leaders and ministry workers

. Hospital visitation teams

. Outreach and evangelism teams

. Community care volunteers

. Those called to crisis ministry

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No previous chaplain experience required.

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What  You Will Learn

By the end of the program, graduates will be able to:

. Provide biblical spiritual care and encouragement

. Minister confidently in crisis and trauma situations

. Offer grief support and comfort to families 

. Understand hospital and institutional chaplain protocol

. Apply chaplain ethics, confidentiality, and boundaries

. Document visits and operate professionally

. Share faith with wisdom, compassion, and sensitivity

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Curriculum ( Course List)

8 Courses + Practicum

1. Biblical Foundations of Chaplaincy (15 hrs)

2. Pastoral Care & Spiritual Support ( 15 hrs)

3. Crisis & Trauma Ministry ( 15 hrs)

4. Grief, Death & Dying (15 hrs)

5. Hospital & Institutional Chaplaincy (15 hrs)

6. Emergency & First Responder Chaplaincy (15 hrs)

7. Chaplain Ethics & Legal Issues (15 hrs)

8. Evangelism & Ministry Presence (10 hrs)

9. Supervised Practicum (20 hrs)

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Practicum (Field Training)

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Students complete supervised visits and ministry experience in one or more settings such as:

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. Hospitals / Nursing Homes

.Hospice / Care Centers

. Church Care Ministry

.Crisis Response Support

Practicum requirements Include:

.Documented visits

.Reflection journal

. Supervisor verification

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Certificate & Commissioning

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Graduates receive:

 CTBI Chaplain Certificate

CTBI Chaplain ID 

Commissioning / Endorsement Letter ( for ministry / service use)

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Enrollment & Schedule

Next Start Date: 

Class days  Tuesday / Times: 7:00 PM

Location: CTBI / San Antonio, Texas ( or Online)

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Tuition: $ 650.00 normal cost  $1000.00

Payment Plans:  Available

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Application Requirements

To enroll:

 .Complete the  CTBI application

. Provide basic contact information

. Agree to CTBI ministry standards and policies

. Pastor / leader recommendation Letter 

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