Spiritual Care Association

01/12/2026

Did you know that George Washington himself insisted that chaplains be part of the military since the birth of our country?

“A Chaplain for the Regiment ought to be provided; that we may at least have the show, if we are said to want the substance of Godliness!”

(SOURCE: George Washington to John Robinson, 11/9/1756)

Learn more about Spiritual Care Association's Military Chaplain Division at www.spiritualcareassociation.org/divisions/military/

The Spiritual Care Association (SCA) is the first multidisciplinary, international professional membership association for spiritual care providers that establishes evidence-based quality indicators, scope of practice, and a knowledge base for spiritual care in health care.

12/21/2025

Register for Capstone University's Winter Term at https://www.capstoneuniversity.org/

The Spiritual Care Association (SCA) is the first multidisciplinary, international professional membership association for spiritual care providers that establishes evidence-based quality indicators, scope of practice, and a knowledge base for spiritual care in health care.

12/18/2025

New Plenary Speaker added to the Caring for the Human Spirit Conference & Westberg Symposium, taking place April 20 - 22, 2026.

Register at www.caringforthehumanspirit.org/register

12/10/2025

REMINDER!
Join us for our next Chaplain Masterclass:
Wednesday December 17, 2025
1pm EST
Masterclass: Providing Spiritual Care in Division

Register at

In an effort to assist chaplains to be at their very best, the Spiritual Care Association is embarking upon the Chaplain‘s Masterclass. These classes presented by experts in the field will address everyday topics and also some extraordinary topics that spiritual care providers address in their eve...

11/17/2025

Announcing our next Chaplain Masterclass:
Helping the Helpers: Advancing the Practice of First Responder Chaplaincy
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
1pm ET

Register at www.spiritualcareassociation.org/chaplain-masterclass

11/13/2025

SCA members seeking a sense of belonging can connect with others by joining one of our Communities of Chaplains. This SCA member benefit connects chaplains in virtual small groups that meet online each month for personal connection, ongoing development, and mutual support. Learn more at www.spiritualcareassociation.org/communities-of-chaplains/

10/30/2025

New plenary speakers added for the 2026 Conference and Symposium! Learn more and register at www.caringforthehumanspirit.org/

10/27/2025

Look into SCA's resources for your chaplaincy volunteers at www.spiritualcareassociation.org/resources-to-train-chaplaincy-volunteers/

The Spiritual Care Association (SCA) is the first multidisciplinary, international professional membership association for spiritual care providers that establishes evidence-based quality indicators, scope of practice, and a knowledge base for spiritual care in health care.

10/09/2025

Don't forget to register for Spiritual Care Association's Virtual Caring for the Human Spirit Conference, set for April 20-22, 2026. Learn more at www.caringforthehumanspirit.org

10/07/2025

There's a Spiritual Care Division for you!
~Health Care Chaplain Division
~First Responder Chaplain Division
~Nursing Division
~Hospice & Palliative Care Division
~Corporate Chaplain Division
~Military Chaplain Division
~Psychodynamic Chaplaincy Division
~Christian Chaplain Division

Learn more about Spiritual Care Association's Divisions at the link below.

The Health Care Chaplain Division of the Spiritual Care Association focuses on the spiritual dimension of professional health care chaplains in a number of varied clinical settings. SCA, in partnership with its 60-year old affiliate, the HealthCare Chaplaincy Network (HCCN) supports the advancement....

10/01/2025

Read our Summer/Fall issue of Caring for the Human Spirit Magazine at www.spiritualcareassociation.org/magazine/

10/01/2025

This Semester, Capstone University is Featuring:
~The Spiritual Care Professional Track
~The Spiritual Care Executive Diploma
~The Masters of Theology in Spiritual Care Degree Program
~The Doctor of Theology in Spiritual Care Degree Program

Learn more at www.capstoneuniversity.org

CAPSTONE UNIVERSITY About Capstone University Capstone University is a center for higher learning that educates and assists in the development of forward-thinking leaders and practitioners of spiritual care. We have degree-granting authority from the state of Washington.We are uniquely different fro...