Introductory Chaplaincy Training

This course provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking to become chaplains, focusing on spiritual caregiving, crisis intervention, and ethical decision-making. Students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to support individuals during times of crisis, provide emotional and spiritual guidance, and serve as a source of comfort and strength in various settings such as hospitals, prisons, military bases, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, and communities, to name a few.

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Last updated Thu, 19-Jun-2025
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Course overview

Chaplaincy training is a comprehensive course designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to provide spiritual and emotional support in various settings. This course covers topics such as effective listening, crisis intervention, ethical decision-making, and multicultural competency.


Students will learn how to conduct religious services, provide pastoral care to individuals and families, and navigate challenging situations with empathy and compassion. Through practical experience and hands-on training, participants will develop the necessary tools to offer comfort and guidance to those in need.


Upon completion of this course, graduates will be prepared to pursue a career as a chaplain in communities, hospitals, prisons, military settings, hospices, and other institutions where spiritual care is needed. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others and serves as a source of spiritual support in times of hardship and crisis.

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This specific course is currently sold at $90 on our other platforms, but as a gift to the students on this platform, we will grant you a personalized discount coupon to the value of 15% off when you enroll. This offer is limited and will expire soon. If you decide to enroll in this course, send us an email with your name and the topic "Chaplaincy Course Enrolment Discount Coupon 15%." We will then email you a personalized 15% DISCOUNT COUPON valid for 48 hours from the date of issue. You may apply this discount coupon at checkout and receive an instant 15% discount on this course. Email to: [email protected] for this limited offer!

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What will i learn?

  • 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate skills and competencies required to effectively serve as a chaplain in a variety of settings.
  • 2. Develop the ability to provide spiritual and emotional support to individuals from diverse backgrounds and belief systems.
  • 3. Enhance communication skills to effectively engage with patients, families, and staff in a healthcare or institutional setting.
  • 4. Acquire knowledge of ethical and legal considerations relevant to chaplaincy practice, including confidentiality and boundaries.
  • 5. Gain an understanding of the importance of self-care and reflection in sustaining a chaplaincy practice.
  • 6. Cultivate a sensitivity to cultural and religious diversity in order to provide inclusive and respectful care to all individuals.
  • 7. Engage in reflective practice to deepen personal spirituality and enhance professional growth as a chaplain.
  • 8. Develop strategies for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support holistic care for individuals in crisis or facing challenging situations in life.
Requirements
  • 1. Attendance and Participation: Students are expected to attend all classes if applicable, and actively participate in discussions and activities. Though this is an online Course, those expecting to be taken into consideration for official accreditation and ordination with the Chaplain on Board Initiative will be expected to attend in-person seminars, conferences, training sessions and practical community hours. Such accreditation and ordination will be done on merit by the Accreditation Board of the Chaplain on Board Initiative.
  • 2. Readings and Assignments: Students will be required to read assigned texts and complete written assignments on topics related to chaplaincy training.
  • 3. Case Studies: Students will analyze case studies of chaplaincy scenarios and participate in group discussions to apply course concepts to real-world situations.
  • 4. Field Experience: Students will complete a minimum number of hours of supervised field experience in a chaplaincy setting to practice their skills and receive feedback.
  • 5. Final Project: Students may be required to complete a final project that demonstrates their understanding of course concepts and their ability to apply them in a practical context.
  • 6. Exams: Students will take written exams to assess their understanding of course material and their ability to apply it in a professional setting.
  • 7. Please Note: All students who successfully complete this training course will be awarded with a certificate of completion.
  • 8. Students who wish to be considered for accreditation as volunteer Chaplains under the covering of the Chaplain on Board Initiative (Cobi), will have to apply in writing.
  • 9. Only born-again, Spirit-filled, Bible believing students displaying a Christlike lifestyle, will be considered.
  • 10. A background and criminal check are compulsory to be accredited as Cobi Chaplain.
  • 11. Accreditation interviews will be conducted, and all successful candidates will be granted a probation period at the discretion of the Board. A yearly accreditation fee is payable..
  • 12. Accredited Chaplains will be officially ordained and represent Cobi as volunteer Chaplain.
  • 13. For those wishing to be considered for official accreditation and ordination with the Chaplain on Board Initiative, a final phase will be introduced. For those in South Africa, additional conference, seminar and training sessions will be arranged as well as practical community hours. It will also be expected to submit character witness letters of recommendation, and undergo a vetting process to establish the absence of criminal records.
Curriculum for this course
62 Lessons 14:18:31 Hours
An introduction to Chaplaincy
14 Lessons 01:07:16 Hours
  • Orientation to the Chaplaincy Course
    Preview .
  • Welcome to our Online Platform.
    Preview .
  • Welcome to the Course
    0:02:00
  • Introduction to Chaplaincy: The origin of Chaplaincy
    Preview 00:08:51
  • The Origin of Chaplaincy
    0:02:00
  • The spirit & heart of Chaplaincy
    Preview 00:18:45
  • The spirit and heart of Chaplaincy
    0:02:00
  • The Ministry of Presence.
    Preview .
  • The Ministry of Presence
    0:03:00
  • Only God Gives True Identities
    Preview 00:05:40
  • Only God gives authentic Identities
    0:03:00
  • General House Rules of The Chaplain on Board Initiative.
    Preview 00:19:00
  • House Rules
    0:03:00
  • Where too from here? 1. Obtaining more information 2. Enrollment Process & Payment Options.
    Preview .
Restricted Access (Enrolled Students Only): Introduction to the Ministry of Chaplaincy according to the Word of God (Spiritual Lessons)
25 Lessons 07:59:37 Hours
  • Welcome to the Course
    00:18:23
  • Spiritual Impartation - Lesson 1 (Part One): "Mankind in Trouble - God's Mission" Part One
    00:36:53
  • Mankind in Trouble, God's Mission - Part One
    0:00:00
  • Spiritual Impartation - Lesson 1 (Part Two): "Mankind in Trouble - God's Mission" Part Two
    00:40:59
  • Mankind in Trouble - God's Mission Part Two
    0:00:00
  • Spiritual Impartation - Lesson Two (Part One): "Spiritual Amnesia: My People are Destroyed"
    00:27:08
  • Spiritual Amnesia - Part One
    0:00:00
  • Spiritual Impartation - Lesson Two (Part Two) "Spiritual Amnesia: Without Vision my People Perish"
    00:35:43
  • Spiritual Amnesia - Part Two
    0:00:00
  • Spiritual Impartation - Lesson Three: "Victim or Victor"
    00:34:37
  • Victim or Victor?
    0:00:00
  • Spiritual Impartation - Lesson Four: "It Only Takes a Few to Change a City"
    00:38:37
  • It Only Takes a few to Change a City
    0:00:00
  • Spiritual Impartation - Lesson Five: "Find Christ - Find Yourself"
    00:37:17
  • Find Christ - Find Yourself
    0:00:00
  • Spiritual Impartation - Lesson Six: "Created, Positioned, Placed Anointed and Appointed"
    00:39:00
  • Created, Positioned, Placed Anointed and Appointed
    0:00:00
  • Spiritual Impartation - Lesson Seven: "Christ came to Restore us to our Original Purpose"
    00:48:50
  • Christ came to Restore us to our Original Purpose
    0:00:00
  • Spiritual Impartation - Lesson Eight: "Who or What Stirs you Inside Out""
    00:40:08
  • Who or What Stirs you Inside Out
    0:00:00
  • Spiritual Impartation - Lesson Nine: "Every City Needs a Champion"
    00:43:11
  • Every City needs a Champion
    0:05:00
  • Spiritual Impartation - Lesson Ten: "Hineni! Here I am! Send me Lord!"
    00:28:51
  • Hineni! Here I am, send me Lord!
    0:05:00
Chaplaincy Training - Practical Chaplaincy Training Sessions
20 Lessons 03:58:52 Hours
  • Practical Chaplaincy Lesson 1: Reaching out to Survivors of Suicide
    00:18:25
  • Reaching out to survivors of suicide
    0:05:00
  • Practical Chaplaincy Lesson 2: Understanding and Preventing Suicide
    Preview 00:18:59
  • Understanding and preventing suicide.
    0:05:00
  • Practical Chaplaincy Lesson 3: ATTEMPTED SUICIDE SURVIVOR AND HOW-TO COUNSEL
    Preview 00:20:07
  • ATTEMPTED SUICIDE SURVIVOR AND HOW-TO COUNSEL
    0:05:00
  • Practical Chaplaincy Lesson 4: WHAT IS TRAUMA CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS
    00:20:35
  • WHAT IS TRAUMA CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS
    0:05:00
  • Practical Chaplaincy Lesson 5: DEATH NOTIFICATIONS PROCEDURE AND SUPPORT
    00:20:35
  • DEATH NOTIFICATIONS PROCEDURE AND SUPPORT
    0:05:00
  • Practical Chaplaincy Lesson 6: FIRST RESPONSE TO VICTIMS OF CRIME 1
    00:21:18
  • FIRST RESPONSE TO VICTIMS OF CRIME 1
    0:05:00
  • Practical Chaplaincy Lesson 7: FIRST RESPONSE TO VICTIMS OF CRIME 2
    00:21:26
  • FIRST RESPONSE TO VICTIMS OF CRIME 2
    0:05:00
  • Practical Chaplaincy Lesson 8: CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFING
    00:20:35
  • CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFING
    0:05:00
  • Practical Chaplaincy Lesson 9: HOW TO GET INVOLVED AS A CHAPLAIN IN YOUR COMMUNITY PEACEKEEPERS
    00:13:18
  • HOW TO GET INVOLVED AS A CHAPLAIN IN YOUR COMMUNITY PEACEKEEPERS
    0:03:00
  • Practical Chaplaincy Lesson 10: DISASTER MANAGEMENT PREPARATION AND ACCIDENT PROTOCOL FOR CHAPLAIN
    00:17:34
  • DISASTER MANAGEMENT PREPARATION AND ACCIDENT PROTOCOL FOR CHAPLAIN
    0:03:00
Conclusion of the Course
2 Lessons 00:12:46 Hours
  • After the Training
    00:09:46
  • After the Training
    0:03:00
Final Examination
1 Lessons 01:00:00 Hours
  • Final Examination
    1:00:00

Frequently asked question

Here are some thoughts about Chaplaincy & our Training Opportunities.
1. It is the equipping of suitable students to act as spiritual & emotional support to victims of traumatic events. Those who are born-again, Spirit-filled and want to expand their ministry opportunities beyond the walls of the Church.
2. Must love people and have a passion for their well-being. Be a good listener and work in unusual surroundings.
3. Our Introductory phase requires 30 -50 hours of training, mostly online. After this phase you may enrol in our Certificate course comprising of 10 subjects to be completed in a year. We also offer a diploma course and graduate studies. You may also attend our training seminar normally conducted over a 4-day period.
4. For more details email us at [email protected] to see if you will qualify for our introductory phase and other levels.
5. Our training is designed with two streams - a) Chaplaincy as profession b) Spiritual impartation as we teach our students the ministry of Chaplaincy from a Biblical perspective.
6. We employ Chaplains as volunteers to serve a variety of industries such as community, disaster areas, law enforcement agencies, hospitals, schools, prisons, an various others.
7. Yes, absolutely as our training is online, unless you want to enroll in our seminar which will require you to be available for four consecutive weekdays, or 5 Saturdays. 8. Our Training is online, and our advanced training is done through correspondence. 9. Our Basic Introductory Chaplaincy Training is currently available at $86 - $90, depending on the current exchange rate. Contact us for an accurate quote on pricing. Our university accredited course information & prices can be obtained by emailing us at [email protected] or [email protected]. 10. For further studies and development opportunities email us at [email protected]
Will all successful students be ordained as Cobi Chaplains?
1. All successful students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion, issued by the Willie du Toit Training Academy. 2. Only students who comply with the Chaplain on Board Initiatives Accreditation Requirements and Constitution will be considered for ordination as official Chaplains with the Organisation. 3. You may request a copy of the Chaplain on Board Initiatives Requirements. 4. Chaplains are not employed by the Chaplain on Board Initiative, nor are completion of this course a guarantee of ordination, accreditation, or employment. 5. All ordained and accredited Chaplains operate as volunteer Chaplains unless specifically appointed by the Board.
Is this Training accredited?
Our Introductory Chaplaincy Training Course has been accredited under the SA CPD Body, granting us accreditation to allocate Continued Professional Development Points for our training. The Chaplain on Board is a registered CPD Training Provider with registration number 50502025/0002. Please note that all the Chaplain on Board Initiative training is the sole intellectual property of Willie du Toit, owner of the Willie du Toit Training Academy Pty Ltd, and is provided to Cobi under agreement. This includes our advanced chaplaincy training - our Certificate in Ministry: Discipline of Chaplaincy, accredited by Therapon University in America. This is a 12-month course with 10 uniquely developed subjects. On completion of your Introductory Chaplaincy Training, access is granted to the more advanced course.
Is there a discount available for the Introductory course?
Yes! For all immediate payments in full, we offer a discount of 15%. You may send us an email to request a discount voucher before paying for the course. A discount voucher, uniquely set up for you personally, will be emailed to you, valid for 48 hours after being issued. Email your request for a discount voucher to: [email protected] with the topic "Discount voucher!"
Is there a payment plan?
Yes! You may apply for a payment plan. A deposit of 30% will be required, and the remainder to be paid in two further monthly instalments. All outstanding fees must be up-to-date before any certificates will be issued. Email your request to: academyfor [email protected] with the topic "Payment plan request."
If I cannot afford this training but would like to be a blessing to my community, can I be helped?
Yes, we have a few sponsorships available for those who really cannot afford to pay at all. We may grant you part sponsorship or full sponsorship, depending on your circumstances and other factors. For application for possible sponsorship, email us at [email protected] and request sponsorship application forms.
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