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Become a Certified School Chaplain Through The National Chaplaincy Centre 

Get an exclusive chaplaincy certification training that is aimed at equipping school chaplains offer professional spiritual care to their communities. 

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Need For School Chaplains Professional Training

In 2017/2018, The National Chaplaincy Training Centre conducted a research on the need for School Chaplains and how current chaplains were prepared to provide spiritual care needs to students.


The results revealed that most chaplains were not prepared to handle student spiritual needs. This is because most of them revealed that they had not received any professional training as chaplains, in any case, they had been trained as pastors or counselors.

From The Research, The Following Were Evident:

Need For More Training In Particular Areas

The Chaplains expressed need for training that would cover areas such as stress management, family issues, alcohol, drugs and substance abuse, problems associated with adolescent, and spiritual issues such involvement with cults among others. 

Growing Need For Critical Skills 

There is growing realization in the Kenyan society that there is need for critical skills in the management of emotional, psychological and spiritual issues as indicated by the burning of schools, incidences of sexual immorality; drugs and substance abuse, the type of discipline and punishment applied in the schools.

There is a Gap in Chaplaincy Training 

The pew research revealed that there is no training for chaplains for educational institutions in Kenya. Most of these chaplains were trained as pastors or counselors. Therefore missing a critical aspect of spiritual care provision. 

Government Requirement For Chaplains in All educational Institutions

The research revealed that most of the schools had a school chaplain. The biggest challenge was that these chaplains had not received professional training. Thus raising the question..... 

Become A Certified School Chaplain 

Join the virtual self-paced professional school chaplaincy program and tranform your practice as a chaplain 

The need for professionally trainined Chaplains is rising, click the link below to join the next cohort.

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Is The Chaplain Prepared? 

How can chaplains provide spiritual care when they have no professional skills. How can chaplains counter the ever dynamic world of students and the community where they live or work in? 

Many people find themselves providing spiritual care services when they are least prepared to offer those services. 

That is why the National Chaplaincy Training Centre has rolled out a program that is aimed at equipping more chaplains to be prepared to offer professional spiritual care.

A QUESTION FOR YOU...

Do you feel like you have the calling to serve as a chaplain or you are in a situation where you are often reqired to have chaplaincy skills but don’t know where to start?

Have you been appointed in a chaplaincy position where you daily need to serve students and community but you are often overwhelmed by the demands of your work and you are looking for a better way to serve?

You know that you can do better but you have not found a environment where you can sharpen your skills and unleash the greatness within you?

Look no further, because the National Chaplaincy Training Centre has rolled out the perfect trainings to equip you to carry out professional chaplaincy duties and carry them out even better.

We meet you at your point of need.

The National Chaplaincy Centre, has rolled out a virtual certification program that focuses on equipping different chaplains: school chaplains, hospital chaplains and prison chaplains to help them serve better in their respective areas.

By joining the National Chaplaincy Training Centre virtual chaplaincy certification program, you are simply joining one of the best chaplaincy certification programs in Africa.

This is because our program is backed by Moi University Quality Assurance services as well as industry leading Trainers.

Our curriculum has been vetted and approved by the National Chaplaincy Training Centre Board so that we are sure you are becoming the best version of yourself.

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HERE IS WHAT WE'LL BE COVERING 

IN THE VIRTUAL 

SCHOOL CHAPLAINCY TRAINING PROGRAM

 UNIT #1: Introduction To Practicum 

By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Explain the role of practicum in chaplaincy training.

  • Develop an action plan on how to run spiritual care services.

  • Gain Basic skills on performing counseling.

  • Practicum

     UNIT #2: Introduction To School Settings 

    By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Explain the role of the chaplain in different school settings.

  • Develop a knowledge of the different facilities and service providers in the school

  • Gain Basic skills on performing counseling.

  • School Settings 

     UNIT #3: Introduction To Education & Education Systems 

    By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Present the Key Facts about education in Africa.

  • Describe the different educational systems and types of schools in specific countries.

  • Map stakeholders in school chaplaincy work.

  • Education & education Systems

     UNIT #4: Introduction To Interpersonal Relationship 

    By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Describe types of IPR

  • Apply basic kinds of IPR.

  • Gain a basic understanding of IPR.

  • Interpersonal Relationship

     UNIT #5: Introduction To Personal Awareness in Chaplaincy 

    By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Explain what personal awareness is in relation to chaplaincy.

  • Discuss the elements of personal awareness.

  • Apply basic personal awareness skills.

  • Personal Awareness

    All Courses are Self-Paced 

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    All Courses are Self-Paced and will take 6 week Intensive training. By the end of the training, you will be a better chaplain

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Can I take the Chaplaincy Certification program from home?

    Answer: Yes. The school chaplaincy certification program is created in a way that any student can take it from their location. In addition, you can do it from your office. Just mark the times for the meetings and show up when required.

    2. What if I am already deployed as a chaplain?

    Answer: This course will serve you well. In our research, chaplains interviewed indicated that they had no professional training in school chaplaincy and would like to be equipped to serve their communities professionally. That is why we rolled out this program.

    3. Can I take this course even if I am not yet a chaplain?

    Answer: Yes. If you work in an environment where chaplaincy skills are needed, this course is for you. This includes places like schools, colleges, youth groups, women groups, churches and more. This course will definitely equip you for better service to your community.

    4. How will this course change my life?

    Answer: Most of our students say that it changed everything they knew about chaplaincy and almost everything they did as chaplains. We shall be looking forward to hear your story as well.

    5. Will there be a certificate at the end of the program?

    Answer: Yes. There will be a certificate that will be awarded with your name and all the units that you will have covered. This certificate will only be available after the completion of all modules.

    6. Will I get access to the course immediately?

    Yes. This is a virtual program. As soon as you register, you will be given your login details so that you can start learning. Learning is delivered in cohorts. Therefore for some modules, you might have to wait for a full cohort so that you can start with them.

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