Disaster Chaplaincy - Basic

Welcome to the Disaster Chaplaincy Track!

This course is designed to equip you how to minister in the context of crisis, and start you on your way to becoming a CRI Chaplain, if you so choose. You will find excellent videos from first class instructors, followed by a short quiz to complete, along with some notes and brief bios on our instructors.

This Track is divided into two segments, Basic and Advanced; you are in the Basic segment. The Basic is required to become a CRI Chaplain; the Advanced will be required to progress from Assistant Chaplain to Field Chaplain. To become a CRI Chaplain, you must be a CRI Responder and carry out the application process found on the Chaplaincy page on our website. You may apply any time, but will not be approved until you have met all requirements, including having done at least one deployment. More information on chaplaincy levels, commitments, requirements, and responsibilities of CRI Chaplains can be found here on our Chaplaincy page.

The Basic section includes a simple introduction to chaplaincy and crisis ministry, training in emotional and spiritual first aid using CRI's 7 step model, sessions on loss and grief, theology of suffering, self care, and the importance of preparing your own heart for this work. 

If you have any trouble with the course or input to share, please contact [email protected]. If you need more information about our Chaplaincy program, contact [email protected]. If you are interested in becoming a CRI Responder, go to www.criout.com.

Watch for an email upon registration and completion of this course for lots of important information. Enjoy!!