Certificate Programs
Certificate in Chaplaincy
Prepares ministers to serve in hospitals, correctional facilities, workplaces, and community settings — presence in crisis, grief care, interfaith sensitivity, and institutional protocol.
- Tuition
- $4,500full program
- Credit Hours
- 18
- Duration
- 6–12 mo
- Format
- 100% Online
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Provide spiritual care in hospital, correctional, and workplace settings
- Minister effectively in grief, trauma, and end-of-life situations
- Serve with sensitivity across faith traditions and institutional rules
- Document care encounters appropriately and confidentially
- Build referral relationships with clinical and social-service providers
Core Coursework
- 01Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry
- 02Crisis and Trauma Care
- 03Grief, Death, and Dying
- 04Interfaith Competency for Chaplains
- 05Institutional Protocol and Documentation
- 06Self-Care and Resilience
Course sequence and titles are subject to catalog revision. See the state course catalogs for the governing version.
Who This Program Is For
Ministers pursuing hospital, prison, corporate, first-responder, or community chaplaincy.
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent
What This Credential Does and Doesn't Do
IMPORTANT: Military and most hospital chaplaincy positions require an M.Div. from a regionally accredited institution plus denominational endorsement, and often CPE units. This certificate does not satisfy those requirements. Verify with your target employer or endorsing body before enrolling.
FMI holds degree-granting authority in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, and is not accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA. Read our full accreditation statement.
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Enrollment is open year-round. Application and registration is a one-time $150, and payment plans are available on all tuition.
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