As I'm just returning from a weeklong training with this program along the beautiful Santa Cruz coastline, I have a strong desire to convey to you the reader that the Chaplaincy Institute (ChI) is...
The Chaplaincy Institute - An Interfaith Seminary & Community
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The Chaplaincy Institute is an interfaith seminary located in Berkeley, CA, dedicated to educating individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the world. Through a variety of specialized programs, including the Interfaith Chaplaincy, Sacred Justice Ministry, and Spiritual Direction, the institute provides innovative spiritual care training tailored for diverse contexts such as hospitals, prisons, and social justice movements.
Offering a flexible online learning environment, The Chaplaincy Institute combines asynchronous coursework with immersive residential retreats, fostering a sense of community among students. With a commitment to nurturing personal theological perspectives, the institute prepares graduates for effective spiritual leadership and service across various faith traditions and social justice initiatives.
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In 2019, I retired from a 45 year career in engineering technology and enrolled at ChI. After 2 years of study, and hundreds of hours in service work, I was ordained as an Interfaith Minister and...
As an ordained minister, I had many options for pursuing a chaplaincy program, and I am deeply grateful that I chose the Chaplaincy Institute. The variety of classes, the interfaith perspective,...
While I have just started my training in Spiritual Direction, I feel confident offering a 5 star review based on the insightful training I received during the 5 day retreat to start the training...
In the years I was a student here the course work underwent several changes, and the school finances were a wreck. Tuition spiked. Coursework protocols changed multiple times. A president resigned...


