Study With Us - Catholic Healthcare Chaplaincy

Certificate in Catholic Healthcare Chaplaincy (CCHC)

Who is the programme aimed at?

The course provides formation for both clergy and lay people for chaplaincy roles in hospitals and other healthcare settings, as well as ministry to the sick in residential care and in their own homes.

How long is the programme?

This is a one year, part-time, distance-learning course.

When is the next enrolment?

October 2018.

Programme information (content & structure)

Three modules are studied over the year, with one compulsory residential study weekend at the start of the course providing practical workshops and training from experts in the field.

Module 1, Faith Foundations: will provide a comprehensive overview of Catholic doctrine. Students who have completed Catholic theological or catechetical studies may be given exemption from this module.

Module 2, Principles of Ministering to the Sick: explains the Christian understanding of suffering; spiritual and religious care; the patient’s experience of physical and spiritual pain; the complex moral issues in contemporary healthcare situations; and the purpose of sacramental ministry to the sick.

Module 3, Practicalities of Ministering to the sick: explores the praxis that is visiting the sick, listening and communicating with them, praying with them and their families; the practicalities of working with other Christians, those of other faiths, and people without faith adherence are examined.

Assessment

Assessment is by short written assignments and journal reflections on healthcare placements.

Resources needed

• A Bible
• The Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Access to the Documents of Vatican II

How do I apply?

Candidates need to be recommended by their Diocese.

All applicants will be required to have Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, (PVG in Scotland), and to have undertaken Safeguarding training in preparation for their placements.

To apply download the application form here.

Accessibility

If you have a disability or any long-term condition that impacts on your day-to-day life, please download the Accessibility Form, open and edit it in Acrobat Reader, and email or post the completed document to the Accessibility Coordinator (address included on the form), to ensure we can give you the best possible support during your course of study. Disclosing a disability will not be a factor in Institute’s decision as to whether or not to offer you a place on the course. However, it is important that the Institute knows if you have any specialist needs in order to provide you with appropriate support and facilities. This information will remain strictly confidential. For further information, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator by using the contact button below:

For further information

Please contact us either by making an online enquiry below or by calling 0121 3608118.

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