Whether you are here to learn more about interfaith ordination and traditional work as a chaplain, to explore or better understand your own evolving spiritual path, or to inquire and discover new ways of offering spiritual leadership, social change and creative ministry in the world, We Welcome You!
Since 1999, The Chaplaincy Institute has been dedicated to educating and empowering a new breed of spiritual leaders -- those who seek to inspire healing, service and transformation for people of all spiritual paths. We offer inclusive, innovative and transformative programs for those who want to fully integrate their spirituality into where they walk in the world, regardless of who they are and how they serve.
For those on the road to professional chaplaincy:
ChI is an APC-, ACPE- and CPSP-endorsed seminary. Our spiritual community, The Interfaith Congregation for Creative and Healing Ministries, calls and ordains clergy, providing them with the Ecclesiastical Endorsement required to meet Board Certification standards for careers in professional chaplaincy. Different from most seminaries, ChI and its congregation educates and ordains people of all spiritual paths – from orthodox to eclectic. Click here to learn more about our Interfaith Studies Program or to learn more about who we are as a seminary.
For those interested in becoming an Interfaith Spiritual Director:
ChI’s Spiritual Direction certificate program is born from our deep interfaith roots. This program teaches the art of companioning people on their spiritual journeys. Unlike traditional spiritual direction certificates, our students learn to companion people of every religious tradition, as well as those who have no tradition. We draw on wisdom from many of the world’s religions, both to familiarize students with the wide variety of spiritualities and theologies they will encounter, as well as to equip them with a deep and rich array of resources for their spiritual growth work with clients. To learn more about our program, click here.
For those seeking new ways of being, leading, and showing up in the world (regardless of the sort of work you do!):
MANY individuals attend ChI to satisfy the longing and curiosity they have (or we all have) to live meaningful, engaged lives. At ChI, participants immerse themselves in a deeply transformational, creative and nurturing environment to inquire, explore and grow who they are. Explore how our courses in interfaith theology and spiritual leadership might reveal your next steps as you walk your unique path of leadership and service: Learn more about our Interfaith Studies Program or our Interfaith Spiritual Direction Program.
For those who are simply curious...or maybe a bit skeptical?
Please roam all around our site! And don’t miss learning more about who we are and why we do what we do. May you be inspired by the visionary work of our graduates and may your hope be renewed reading the articles written by our students, clergy and faculty.
