Alphacrucis College is a ministerial training college with a Christian focus with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Auckland and has local church partnerships. Courses are offered in Ministry, Pastoral Care, Chaplaincy, Theology and Leadership studies. Awards are granted upon successful completion from Cert IV level to Diploma, Degree, Graduate Cert, Masters and Doctorate.
In a chaplaincy role you often work with people who are experiencing times of crisis, grief and loss or have experienced a crucial life changing incident. Engaging with such vulnerable people requires sensitivity and the discerning application of extensive knowledge and skills. To equip Chaplains, The Salvation Army developed a nationally accredited Diploma of Chaplaincy course which can be completed in approximately two years (Classroom and Online).
Chaplaincy Australia will conduct a conference at Lifehouse Church Westmeadows on Saturday 25 July 2020. The theme of the conference is “Called to Care”.
The Australian Association of Buddhist Chaplains and Psychotherapists is pleased to present ‘Buddhist Chaplaincy’ seminar at Ross House, Flinders Lane, Melbourne, on Sunday 1 March 2020 from 2 – 4 pm.
The Islamic Council of Victoria is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified person to fill a new position of Muslim Prison Chaplain.
What is good practice in chaplaincy? This varies due the services given to institutions and groups in the community needful of chaplaincy services. Several surveys of chaplaincy praxis are given.
Whilst various faith communities engage in chaplaincy services, it is not promoted as part of mission of many Christian churches, and some other faiths appear to take an ad-hoc approach, despite the robusity and prevalence of the school chaplains project.
Chaplaincy has a long history, possibly beginning with St Martin de Tours. It is known for pastoral service to special communities and institutions. Nomenclature and theology underlying chaplaincy services changes to serve the needs of the times.
Multifaith Chaplaincy website has several purposes. It aims to undertake research into current chaplaincy practices, training and certification across a range of chaplaincy activities. It will also supply the results of research, and supply links to excellence in chaplaincy practice, both in Australia and overseas.