Qualifications
of a Hindu Chaplain:
The
specialized spiritual and religious need of those who are
either patients, residents, inmates, employees or students
and who consider themselves Hindus must be provided by a
qualified Hindu Chaplain officially affiliated with the
institution housing these individuals. The qualifications
required are consistent with those outlined in the Ontario
Multifaith Council on Spiritual and Religious Care (OMCSRC)
Policy Manual.
Theological
Qualification:
The
applicant must provide a letter of reference from each of
the following;
·
The
institution from which Theological training was obtained
·
A
senior Minister or Priest from the Hindu tradition
·
An
individual from the Hindu community who holds a public
position of responsibility
Academic
Qualification:
An
undergraduate degree from a recognized university or the
equivalent
Theological
Experience:
The
applicant must provide a letter of reference from and
institution or organization indicating that:
-
The
applicant has at least three years experience in the
performance of Hindu Religious Rituals and Sacraments
(Rights
of Passage) in a public institution
-
The applicant is a member of a recognized Hindu
Religious Organization operating within the Province of
Ontario and/or Canada
Pastoral
Qualification:
·
At
least 2 units of Supervised Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from any
certifying organization as recognized by the OMCSRC
· Certification
in Hindu Pastoral Training from a certifying Hindu
organization such as Hindu Chaplaincy Services
Pastoral
Experience:
At
least one year experience as a Pastoral Visitor in a
publicly funded institution
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