The Chaplain Training Academy (CTA) values the inherent worth and dignity of all persons and welcomes any student who desires to increase their knowledge, skills, and abilities as a professional chaplain in any chaplaincy setting. CTA does not discriminate or make explicit references of a discriminatory nature based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, age, socioeconomic status, sex, disability, or status as a veteran.
CTA welcomes students from any faith tradition to enroll by paying tuition for any continuing education course. With respect to the diversity of faith backgrounds of enrolled students, some of the course content and instruction may come from a faith perspective or worldview different from their own. In these matters, CTA desires to be as inclusive as possible and encourages reflection papers and other assignments to be written from the specific faith tradition of the student. This will allow each student the academic freedom to meet the course learning objectives in their particular chaplaincy setting, in accordance with the dictates of their faith tradition.
CTA instructors understand the religiously and culturally diverse, pluralistic nature and setting of chaplaincy. CTA instructors will respect the views and beliefs of students who come from faith traditions that are different from their own while fostering tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect.
Special Note: CTA does not teach specific doctrines or theology. Rather, we believe that theological training is the responsibility of the specific faith tradition of the student. Therefore, completing a CTA course does not qualify someone to assume the title of “chaplain.” The clerical office of “chaplain” must be given by the leadership of the individual’s faith group and often requires ordination and endorsement as a chaplain. Click these two article links to learn more about What is Chaplaincy? and What is an Endorsement?
All prospective CTA students must meet the following requirements:
1. Have reliable, high-speed internet access.
2. Have access to a printer and scanner.
3. Be proficient with a desktop or laptop computer. Tablets and smartphones can be used to access course materials, but are not user-friendly when completing writing assignments.
4. Be proficient with a Word processing software, such as Microsoft Word.
5. Be able to complete a self-paced course within 90 days or 120 days with an approved extension.
6. Demonstrate basic competence in the English language.
7. Demonstrate the ability to write academic content for reflection and research papers.
8. Be competent to perform adult (graduate-level) continuing education coursework.
9. Be willing to increase one’s knowledge, skills, and abilities in the field of chaplaincy.
If you meet the above requirements, please pay your tuition for a course. If you still have a question, please send us an email. In your email, please include the following information:
– Name and Contact Information
– Time Zone
– Ministry Area or Setting of Chaplaincy Interest
– Number of Years of Chaplaincy Experience
– Number of Clinical Pastoral Education Units
– Personal and Professional Goals
