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Post-Graduate Certificate in Chaplaincy
Learn How to Better Serve Your Community with an Online Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy
Navigating the secular and pluralistic settings of the modern work environment for chaplains can be challenging. World Theology University’s 100% online Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy might just be the answer to those challenges. Our postgraduate certificate can provide doctoral-level training without the commitment of a full Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program. At World Theology University, you can discover new ways to impact your community for Christ.
A postgraduate chaplaincy certificate is an excellent alternative to a full-length doctoral degree because it allows you to gain new skills and credentials while saving time and money. If you decide to continue your studies into a doctoral degree, credits from this certificate can transfer into our Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Chaplaincy.
Military Tuition Discount
If you have served in the military, we want to go above and beyond to show you our gratitude. That’s why we designed our postgraduate certificate to work especially well for you. Earning a postgraduate certificate makes you eligible for our military alumni doctoral discount — you’ll receive the discounted $375/credit hour military rate both during the certificate and later during a doctoral degree.* Many of our certificates roll directly into a corresponding doctoral degree, allowing you to get a jumpstart on your doctorate!
If your plans to earn a doctoral degree lie further in the future, each certificate also stands on its own as a professional development credential, setting you apart from your peers and giving you the flexibility to start a doctoral degree whenever you’re ready. It’s one more way we show our appreciation.
*In order to retain the $375/credit hour rate, the doctoral degree must be started within 2 years of completing the postgraduate certificate.
What Will You Study in World Theology University University’s Postgraduate Chaplaincy Certificate?
- Assessing calling, character, competence, and relational intelligence in others
- Freely exercising your faith in a pluralistic culture
- Influencing critical decisions within the military, the healthcare field, and your community
- Ministering to individuals from a wide variety of theological backgrounds
Training to be a chaplain is an ongoing process. This online Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy is designed to help you gain advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in practical theological interpretation. Discover how to apply your theology in a secular and pluralistic setting with World Theology University’s 100% online chaplaincy certificate today.
Potential Careers for Chaplaincy Certificate Graduates
- Associate chaplain
- Chaplain assistant
- Chaplain resident
- Spiritual care coordinator
The skills that you can gain from our postgraduate chaplaincy certificate can be an asset in many aspects of the ministry world as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Chaplaincy.
Benefits of Pursuing Your Postgraduate Chaplaincy Certificate with World Theology University University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe World Theology University stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar virtual campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College virtual campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, World Theology University has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can transfer all of your hard-earned credits from this certificate into our Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Chaplaincy – giving you a jumpstart on your doctorate.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. World Theology University’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $375 per credit hour for postgraduate courses
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
SACSCOC
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jan 19, 2026
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