Program Description

This certificate program serves as the official introductory certification into the Basic Chaplaincy Program, offering foundational training for individuals called to provide spiritual care, crisis support, and faith-based service within diverse environments.

Uniquely designed for the modern landscape, this program includes a specialized concentration in Christian Cybersecurity Risk & Reputation Management, preparing emerging chaplains to serve effectively in digital, organizational, and high-risk information environments.

Participants will gain the essential competencies of chaplaincy—pastoral presence, crisis intervention, spiritual assessment, and ethical care—while also developing the ability to:

• Understand the spiritual and operational impact of cyber threats
• Support individuals and organizations experiencing digital crises
• Provide faith-informed guidance on personal and organizational online integrity
• Address reputation risks, misinformation, and digital harassment from a pastoral perspective
• Integrate Christian ethics and scriptural principles into modern cybersecurity culture

This certification establishes a strong foundation for further chaplaincy training while equipping students with relevant, mission-driven tools to serve ethically, prophetically, and intelligently in a digitally-driven world.