Newman University in partnership with the Centre for Paediatric Spiritual Care delivers the only Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatric and Maternity Chaplaincy available in the UK.

This programme is run alongside Birmingham Newman University’s highly regarded own Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy and follows the same 3x 20 credit modules although this course is run over 2 years on a rolling programme:

The course offers a professional development qualification for those wishing to gain further grounding in both the theological and pastoral aspects of their Chaplaincy role.

Our Chaplaincy Courses

In your role as a Chaplain it is essential to develop your skills and understanding to provide high?quality pastoral and spiritual care in the setting in which you work. These part time, multi-disciplinary, work-based?courses are primarily aimed at those working (paid or voluntary) across the diverse range of Chaplaincy contexts, including, schools, hospitals, universities, prisons, military and the growing area of urban and workplace chaplaincy.

Birmingham Newman University offers professional development qualifications which are part time, multi-disciplinary for those wishing to gain further grounding in both the theological and pastoral aspects of their Chaplaincy role. You can choose to study alongside others learning from a range of contexts, while focusing on your own by undertaking either the Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy (1 year) or Masters in Chaplaincy (3 years). We also offer a specialised route for those in Paediatric and Maternity Chaplaincy. In partnership with the Centre for Paediatric Spiritual Care we offer a Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatric and Maternity Chaplaincy (2 years) or you can do it as part of the full Masters in Chaplaincy (4 years).

What careers could I consider?

Graduates have continued in their Chaplaincy Practice, often moving into leadership roles, or from voluntary to paid positions.