Can I get ordained, commissioned or endorsed by an online religious group?
No, BCCI does not accept ordination, commissioning or endorsement from online religious groups. Q: What are the deadlines to apply for certification? A: There are four deadlines per year from which to select. See the Interview Schedule & Application Deadlines map. PLEASE NOTE: A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE, INCLUDING PRIOR APPROVAL OF ANY EQUIVALENCIES. Q: May I submit application materials if I am still finishing a degree or a CPE unit? A: No. Before you submit your application, you must have your degree and four units of CPE for board certified and provisional certified chaplain applicants or your degree and one unit of CPE for associate chaplain applicants. Q: Must I be currently employed as a chaplain to apply for board certification or associate chaplain status? A: You do NOT need to be employed to apply for certification as a board certified chaplain or provisional certified chaplain. However, you DO need to be currently employed to apply for associate
