Counselor of Hindu Tradition (CHT)
2025-26 Admissions Open
Background: Hindu Spiritual Care Institute (HSCI) began its training program in 2018 and has since successfully graduated over 250 spiritual care counselors worldwide (US, Canada, India, Australia, South Africa, Singapore and Philippines). The course is open to applicants from all backgrounds who have a serious interest in entering the field of spiritual care and chaplaincy. All applicants also need to have a serious interest in the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and giving back to the community at large.
The CHT course is offered online in six mandalas (or modules) over a 9 month period and requires a 250-hour engagement. The CHT graduate population ranges in age from 30 to 75, about 65% are women, and 65% possess a master’s or doctor’s degree.
Learn to Serve Curriculum: The CHT course curriculum prepares scholars to deliver spiritual care to the community. Designed for practice in the field, the course includes conversations, role-play, research, and reflection papers.
The HSCI-GTU Pathway: HSCI and Graduate Theological Union (GTU) www.gtu.edu cooperatively offer two advantages to the CHTs:
The CHT course is offered online in six mandalas (or modules) over a 9 month period and requires a 250-hour engagement. The CHT graduate population ranges in age from 30 to 75, about 65% are women, and 65% possess a master’s or doctor’s degree.
Learn to Serve Curriculum: The CHT course curriculum prepares scholars to deliver spiritual care to the community. Designed for practice in the field, the course includes conversations, role-play, research, and reflection papers.
The HSCI-GTU Pathway: HSCI and Graduate Theological Union (GTU) www.gtu.edu cooperatively offer two advantages to the CHTs:
- CHT graduates can transfer 12-credit towards GTU's 36-credit MA chaplaincy degree program.
- CHTs who are also enrolled in the GTU MA chaplaincy program may apply for the HSCI fellowship.
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CHT Admission Requirements
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CHT Course Fees
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CHT Supporting Documents
Each applicant must submit before the Orientation Day on October 24, 2025. Time TBD.
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Academic Schedule
The course is designed around six Mandalas (a Sanskrit word used with the same meaning as “modules”), combining the lectures into coherent themes. Each mandala runs for six weeks.
Each Mandala contains 8-10 hours of pre-recorded lectures posted on the HSCI learning management system (Moodle). These lectures may be arranged in three or more logical sub-groupings or upamandalas.
Each Mandala requires video conversations in a role-play format with peer groups and faculty, and a reflection paper about the student's insights and takeaways. Conversations are scheduled and occur on the HSCI's TrayaCare platform.
The course is designed around six Mandalas (a Sanskrit word used with the same meaning as “modules”), combining the lectures into coherent themes. Each mandala runs for six weeks.
Each Mandala contains 8-10 hours of pre-recorded lectures posted on the HSCI learning management system (Moodle). These lectures may be arranged in three or more logical sub-groupings or upamandalas.
Each Mandala requires video conversations in a role-play format with peer groups and faculty, and a reflection paper about the student's insights and takeaways. Conversations are scheduled and occur on the HSCI's TrayaCare platform.
The learning begins | Vidyarambha |
Oct 24 - Dec 5, 2025 |
A selflessness that drives society | Karma Yoga |
Dec 6 - Jan 30, 2026 |
Foundations of Spiritual Care |
Jan 31 - Mar 13, 2026 |
Specialization X01 |
Mar 14 - Apr 24, 2026 |
Delivery of Spiritual Care |
Apr 25 - June 5, 2026 |
Prepare for Service X03 | TrayaCare conversations |
June 6 - July 17, 2026 |
Graduation and Ready to Serve
August 28, 2026
August 28, 2026
Apply before September 30, 2025
