Practical applications of PBC’s chaplaincy qualification

Our students have found their calling through chaplaincy qualifications that have led them to working in areas such as:

• Hospitals
  Hospital chaplaincy is an integral support for hospital patients and their families during times of illness, surgery or end-of-life situations. The gift of providing spiritual guidance and assurance, as well as a listening ear and shoulder to lean on, is invaluable. Working within a hospital chaplaincy setting will see you working collaboratively with medical staff to provide a holistic approach to patient care.
• Military
  Chaplains in a military setting, often also referred to as military or naval chaplains, offer spiritual support to service members and their families. The military or naval chaplain will face unique challenges and difficulties that come with military life, including deployment for long stretches and even combat situations. With the opportunity to work across different branches of armed forces, military chaplains are able to be a pillar of strength and guidance to military personnel.
• Education
  Chaplains are employed by schools and universities to provide emotional support and spiritual guidance to students, staff members and school families. Creating safe spaces for problem-solving, sharing challenges and supporting health and wellbeing, chaplains working in the educational industry have the opportunity to nurture anyone through their learning journey.
• Prison chaplaincy
  Chaplains who work in correctional facilities have a key role in supporting the rehabilitation of inmates. Helping them find purpose, hope and a sense of direction during their incarceration, prison chaplaincy can be a challenging yet highly rewarding area for qualified chaplains.
• Pastoral care
  Chaplains who provide pastoral care will often see themselves in situations like nursing homes, assisted living spaces and rehabilitation centres.

You’ll also have the opportunity to learn alongside fellow students from diverse backgrounds and become a highly valued member of our PBC community.

The inherent value of becoming a chaplain in any form lies in the gift of supporting individuals through highly vulnerable times, knowing you have provided them with faith-based support and spiritual guidance.

If you’re feeling called to become a qualified chaplain, you’ll gain adaptable skills and the opportunity to provide a form of care that goes far beyond simply medical and psychological support.

Rather, you’ll be able to address the deeper elements of our human experience, promoting healing, resilience and connecting on a profound level with your clients.

To get started on your path to chaplaincy, contact us today.