Hindu Chaplaincy Training (CPE)

Programme Structure

Dates and Times

• 12 October 2026 – 1 March 2027
• Group Zoom classes (54 hours total): each Monday, 6–9pm Eastern US time (except 28 December)
• 37 hours asynchronous learning
• 9 hours individual supervision
• 300 clinical hours (spiritual care practicum)

Spiritual Care Practicum Hours

The student must complete 300 hours of spiritual care practice

• Provide direct spiritual care, individually or in groups, (e.g. pastoral visits, in-person prayer, counseling, acting as a chaplain or spiritual care provider) under the supervision of an authorised preceptor.
• Hours of practice before or after the unit do not count.

Spiritual Care Practice Sites (also known as Clinical Placement sites)

Practicum hours are to be fulfilled at Spiritual Care Practice Sites. These can be any location that requires spiritual care services and has sufficient space to accommodate 300 hours of practice. e.g. mental health centres, hospices, places of worship, hospitals, corporate offices, foundations, shelters.

Each student is responsible for securing a Spiritual Care Practice site before beginning a CPE unit. Please note, we do not offer connections to Spiritual Practice Sites but can provide guidance on agreements and requested information.

Preceptor

The preceptor supervises the student's spiritual care practices, guides them, and provides feedback on their performance. Therefore, they should have advanced studies or experience in their field. Their participation is active throughout the unit.

A preceptor will be required to go through a short orientation with the Certified Educator. 

Administrative Representative

The administrative representative's sole function is to authorise the Place of Practice Agreement, generally a supervisor, manager, or high-ranking official of the institution who can authorise the student's practice at that place.