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The Buddhist Chaplaincy program provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel as Buddhist practitioners working in the field of professional chaplaincy. The program is designed to meet the needs of those who wish to engage in spiritual care and counseling work and become properly trained and certified professionals. The program incorporates the requirements of the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) by offering 75 semester hours that cover the nine core educational areas specified by the APC. By the end of their training, students will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:
 
  1. Knowledge and application of Buddhist values;
  2. Knowledge of the religions of the world;
  3. An understanding of how society, culture, language and customs influence religious belief;
  4. Knowledge of best practices in clinical settings;
  5. Ability to engage in critical, scholarly analysis of religious beliefs and practices;
  6. Ability to facilitate and construct opportunities for inter-religious collaboration;
  7. Knowledge and practical skills for the application of spiritual care and counseling.
 
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