A Professional Pathway to Buddhist Spiritual Care

Maitripa’s MDiv provides the knowledge, meditation training, and clinical skills needed to support others through life’s most challenging moments. Prepare for CPE, chaplaincy certification, and meaningful work grounded in the Buddhist values of compassion, presence, and wisdom.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Spiritual assessment & counseling
  • Trauma-informed Buddhist approaches
  • Meditation & ethical grounding
  • Interfaith & intercultural competence
  • Professional chaplaincy competencies and CPE readiness

CAREER PATHS

  • Healthcare/hospital chaplain
  • Hospice/spiritual care provider
  • Recovery chaplain
  • School/community chaplain
  • Interfaith ministry roles
  • Graduate theological or pastoral training

PROGRAM FEATURES

  • Hybrid + online delivery
  • Supervised field placements
  • Faculty mentorship
  • Tibetan Buddhist lineage training
  • CPE preparation