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Graduate Program

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Chaplaincy

The Seminary's first graduate program forms chaplains for hospitals, prisons, universities, and community settings, grounded in the Islamic tradition and prepared to serve people of every background. Admissions are not yet open.

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The Program

The formation curriculum

Pastoral theology

Theological grounding for the work of spiritual care, including the theology of suffering in Islam.

Spiritual care and presence

Being fully present to another person in suffering and transition, taught as a discipline.

Crisis and trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention and trauma-informed spiritual care for the settings chaplains serve.

Interreligious competence

Chaplains serve people of every background. The program prepares for that reality.

Supervised placement

Field placement with documented hours, written reflection, and supervision.

Certification preparation

The curriculum is designed toward board certification for chaplains.

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The Path

The path through the program

1

Foundational core

Theological grounding, contemplative formation, pastoral presence, and the ethics of care.

2

Specialization

Chaplaincy coursework: pastoral theology, spiritual care practice, and the contexts of service.

3

Supervised practicum

Field placement in hospitals, prisons, universities, or community settings, under supervision.

4

Certification preparation

Preparation for external chaplaincy credentialing.

Further Programs

Further programs will follow

Graduate formation in counseling and community leadership is planned to follow the chaplaincy program.

Admissions are not yet open.

Admissions open when the program launches.

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