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Christian Chaplaincy Level 6
Advanced competency-based chaplaincy training for psychological support, ministry of the Word, religious ordinances, palliative care and spiritual services across healthcare, education, correctional, community and faith-based settings.
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This competency-based course combines classroom learning, practical ministry formation, assessment and supervised field experience.
Entry Requirements
- KCSE mean grade C−
- Christian Chaplaincy Level 5
- An equivalent qualification recognized by KNQA
- Other requirements prescribed by the relevant regulatory body
Qualification Summary
- Total curriculum hours: 2,510
- Credit factor: 251
- Attachment: 480 hours (approximately 12 weeks)
- Study mode: full-time or College-approved flexible delivery
- Assessment: internal continuous assessment and applicable external competency assessment
Units of Learning
Unit titles and training hours are drawn from the applicable competency-based curriculum.
Basic Units
| Unit | Hours |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | 40 |
| Numeracy Skills | 60 |
| Digital Literacy | 60 |
| Entrepreneurial Skills | 100 |
| Employability Skills | 80 |
| Environmental Literacy | 40 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Practices | 40 |
Common Units
| Unit | Hours |
|---|---|
| Religious Faiths | 160 |
| Chaplaincy Foundations | 140 |
| Chaplaincy Research | 150 |
| Chaplaincy Ethics and Morality | 110 |
| Human Psychology | 130 |
| Conflict Resolution | 120 |
| Christian Beliefs | 140 |
| Field Attachment | 480 |
Core and Practical Units
| Unit | Hours |
|---|---|
| Psychological Support | 130 |
| Ministry of the Word | 170 |
| Religious Ordinances | 110 |
| Palliative Care | 130 |
| Spiritual Services | 120 |
| Total Curriculum | 2,510 |
Industrial or Field Attachment
Practical Training
Students complete 480 hours (approximately 12 weeks) in an appropriate ministry, church, chaplaincy, healthcare, educational, community or other approved institutional setting relevant to the program.
Assessment and Certification
Students are assessed through ongoing internal assessment and applicable external competency assessment. Award requirements include demonstrated competence in the prescribed units and completion of required attachment.
Where This Training Can Lead
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Institutional chaplain
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Hospital chaplain
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School or college chaplain
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Correctional chaplain
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Community chaplain
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Chaplaincy programme coordinator
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