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Sparking Practical Innovation in Spiritual Care

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The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab (CIL), based at Brandeis University, launched in October 2018 to bring chaplains, theological educators, clinical educators and social scientists into conversation about the work of chaplaincy and spiritual care.

As religious and spiritual life continues to change, the CIL sparks practical innovations that enable chaplains to nurture the spirits of those they serve and reduce human suffering. Our work is shaped by four central commitments maintained by all who are connected to CIL. Learn more about our principles here.

We value
learning together

All
are welcome

We respect
differences

We are
research-driven

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Mapping Jewish Chaplaincy

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Spiritual Infrastructure for the Future

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Demand for Spiritual Care

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CIL is a timely, compassionate resource. Thank you for sharing wisdom, experiences, questions, and challenges.”

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CIL resources have truly been a bright spot in these dark times.

Upcoming Webinars

How Do You Feel? One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine

Date: October 15, 2024

How do you feel book

Join the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab and Dr. Jessi Gold, Chief Wellness Officer and associate professor of psychiatry of the University of Tennessee, for a discussion on her forthcoming book.

Mending What Is Broken: Spiritual Caregiving and Health Equity

Date: October 15, 2024

How can spiritual caregiving play a role in a more equitable American health landscape? Join the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab and Interfaith America for a third conversation in a series of webinars designed to highlight the positive potential of engaging diverse religious, spiritual, and philosophical traditions in health-related settings.

Inpatient Psychiatric Care

Date: October 21, 2024

2024-10-22 FEAT Inpatient Pyschiatric Care

Join the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab and our colleagues Hadassah Margolis and Angelika Zollfrank from McLean Hospital for a conversation on inpatient psychiatric care. We’ll discuss how this field is different from non-psychiatric healthcare chaplaincy and explore several cases to illustrate the uniqueness and complexity of this field.

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FREE eBooks! Resources & Inspiration for Chaplains!

The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab offers eBooks on a growing variety of topics. These resources are offered freely for use by all. If there are topics or ideas you’d like to see explored in an eBook, please reach out. All of these eBooks are created by CIL staff, partners, supporters, and experts in their field. Get yours HERE!

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