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    Certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy

    Earning a Graduate Certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy can be a great option as an alternative to the full MDiv degree.

    • If you already have a Master’s or post-graduate degree in religious studies or a related field, and want to gain a foundation in chaplaincy and spiritual care, the certificate can enhance your professional profile and help you become eligible for chaplaincy-oriented positions in institutions.
    • Even if you don’t have a graduate degree or any plans to pursue a Master’s in chaplaincy, a certificate can enhance your career and lead to new opportunities.
    • Starting in the certificate program can be a great way to take graduate courses at Bayan and better understand the field. You can transfer up to 12 units (4 courses) from the certificate into a full degree program, or complete the remaining 6 units and earn the certificate.

    Course Requirements

    The certificate requires completing the following 3-unit courses:

    Courses offered by CTS:

    • Introduction to Chaplaincy Studies (Dr. Zachary Moon)
    • Living into Our Commitments (Dr. Rachel Mikva)
    • One CTS chaplaincy/spiritual care elective

    Courses offered by Bayan:

    • Theories and Practices of Spiritual Care
    • Facilitating Islamic Life Cycle Rituals
    • One Bayan chaplaincy/spiritual care elective

    Depending on the scheduling of the above courses, and the preferred course load of the student, the chaplaincy certificate can be completed in 2-4 terms (roughly one academic year). Some courses must be taken when offered in the Summer term.

    Course Format

    A number of courses are offered in a fully-online format, involving weekly self-paced work online throughout the term, with a few live online meetings with the instructor and classmates. Some courses, however, are offered only in a “hybrid-intensive” format, in which most of the contact time with instructors takes place in-person on campus in Chicago during one week scheduled during the middle of the term. These intensives also involve several live online meetings before and after the intensive week.

     

     

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    Join a dynamic community of changemakers at Bayan Islamic Graduate School. Whether you're pursuing leadership in chaplaincy, education, scholarship, or public service, Bayan offers flexible, accredited graduate programs grounded in Islamic tradition and designed for modern impact. With a hybrid model ideal for working professionals, enrolling at Bayan means taking the next step in your spiritual, academic, and professional journey.