“We admire the pioneering decision of the Fellows to enter chaplaincy education and congratulate them for being the first in the long line of chaplains who will follow in their footsteps.”
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Motwani-Jadeja Foundation, HSCI, and GTU Launch Pioneering Initiative: Unveiling the First Seven Interreligious Hindu Chaplains
Berkeley, CA, May 21, 2024 – The Motwani-Jadeja Foundation proudly supports the Hindu Spiritual Care Institute (HSCI) and the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) in Berkeley, CA. This collaboration marks a significant milestone by introducing the first seven interreligious Hindu Chaplains, who will be ambassadors of spiritual wellness and community service.
Hindu Chaplaincy Education Receives Major Boost from MJF
Hindu Chaplaincy receives a major boost with MJF Fellowships awarded to scholars in the HCI-GTU Program. After the training, the spiritual caregivers will serve at universities, hospitals, and inter-religious environments.
The Collaborating Partner: Graduate Theological Union
Graduate Theological Union is the most comprehensive center for the graduate study of religion in North America. GTU educates innovative leaders for the academy, religious organizations, and the non-profit sector.
The Collaborating Partner: Hindu Community Institute (HCI)
Hindu Community Institute is the first-of-its-kind service-learning institution designed for the global Hindu diaspora. Founded to develop much-needed community service solutions, it provides a strong platform based on Hindu tradition.