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Professional Chaplaincy
The Certificate in Chaplaincy is intended for students who wish to explore the vocation of chaplaincy through 15 credit hours of courses needed in a chaplaincy profession. This program includes a unit of ACPE certified Clinical Pastoral Education in a community setting. This certificate is especially suited for students who either desire specific training in this area without a degree, who want to explore the chaplaincy vocation before enrolling in our accredited chaplaincy program to earn an MDiv Chaplaincy or who wish to expand their learning from a previous degree. This certificate of education also can be leveraged into an MDiv concentration. You can view the courses this certificate requires on the certificate worksheet:
Where is the Certificate in Professional Chaplaincy offered?
Denver campus / Fully online at the Global campus
How many credit hours is the Certificate in Professional Chaplaincy?
15 credit hours
How long does it take to complete this certificate?
1 year (full-time study)
Frequently Asked Questions About Graduate Certificates at Denver Seminary
Chaplains are an integral part of the spiritual care team in many different institutional settings. As professionals of faith, they are tasked to lead others to a deeper understanding of their beliefs and help create meaningful connections with those who may have divergent religious beliefs or just a need for spiritual guidance. As someone whose primary responsibility is to offer spiritual comfort, chaplains build trustworthy relationships and provide counseling that is tailored to each individual’s situation.
Yes. Our graduate certificate program offers many options that can be earned together with a degree or separately. For more information about admission requirements and enrollment, contact our admissions office.
Our online certificate courses are designed for anyone looking to increase their core understanding of Scripture and theological studies. We suggest you begin with the certificate that is of most interest to you.
Chaplaincy ministry normally requires ordination and endorsement from a nationally recognized faith body. The master of divinity with a Chaplaincy concentration will provide the broad-based biblical, theological, and pastoral training you need in any kind of ministry any chaplaincy vocation.
With this degree you also earn a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) under the accreditation of the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and Department of Education.
Please visit our Master of Divinity, Chaplaincy Concentration page to learn more about this.
Chaplaincy ministry normally requires ordination and endorsement from a nationally recognized faith body. The master of divinity with a Chaplaincy concentration will provide the broad-based biblical, theological, and pastoral training you need in any kind of ministry any chaplaincy vocation.
With this degree you also earn a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) under the accreditation of the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and Department of Education. Besides being an off-campus clinical internship, it will allow you to compete for CPE residencies immediately after graduation and for healthcare chaplaincy positions. Denver Seminary holds the distinction of being one of only three ACPE accreditation centers across the whole country.
Learn more about our program here.