training | student status & courses  


Training
 This college-level program includes six courses and 200 hours of supervised field training, giving students hands-on experience in chaplaincy across various environments. The coursework is designed to be finished within one year, but must be completed within three years.
Classes are presented in the module format, which means face-to-face contact hours are completed over one weekend. Students are expected to finish the required textbook reading and assignments by specific due dates. All contact hours, assignments, and final exams must be successfully completed to pass the class.
Classes are held in modules with in-person sessions over one weekend. Students must complete readings and assignments by the designated deadlines. To pass, all contact hours, assignments, and final exams are required.
Courses use Zoom for online delivery and Canvas for coursework. The schedule matters more than location. Each course includes lectures and group discussions.
Once accepted into the program, candidates may finish the training according to their finances and schedules. We have worked hard to keep the cost of the program affordable.
After admission, candidates can complete the training at their own pace and budget. The program is designed to be affordable. Classes are scheduled on a year rotation, allowing students to join and progress through the curriculum annually.
Credit Status
There are two pathways to obtaining a credit student status. Applicants are required to have completed a minimum of two years of Bible or Theology education. Possession of a four-year degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
The second way to gain credit status without a formal college degree is:  
Bible knowledge verification refers to the process by which a pastor (current or former) or mentor attests to a candidate's equivalent understanding and mastery of a two-year Bible education curriculum.
You need a minister who has taught you for at least five years and can vouch for your character.  
They should send us a letter confirming their identity and qualifications, how long you studied under them, and specific examples of your demonstrated Bible knowledge, such as teaching, preaching, or leading studies or groups.
After we have received all the required documents, you will be asked to complete a Bible entrance examination. This assessment is designed to evaluate your understanding of the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith.

Audit Status 
All CCI courses can be audited for non-credit, focusing on personal growth. Assignments are optional.

FDM 101 | Fundamentals of Chaplaincy

This class introduces students to chaplaincy and its service roles, helping them consider if this ministry is right for them.

FDM 102 | Inter-Faith Environment 

This class prepares students to minister respectfully among people of other faiths while maintaining their own beliefs.

Coun 103 | Biblical Counseling 

This class offers practical methods for Christian ministry, with an emphasis on supporting those in need without causing overwhelm.

coun 104 | Crisis Counseing

This is another hands-on class that covers best practices for ministering during crises. It also explains what makes chaplaincy unique in these situations.

coun 105| faith & Human Suffering

This class helps people address tough questions about suffering and its impact on faith in God and the Bible.

Coun 106 | Death & Dying

Death causes pain for those who grieve. This class aims to help students understand grief and its stages, so they can offer grace and support through faith.