Projects

The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab networks researchers, chaplains and educators to better prepare spiritual caregivers to work in today’s changing religious landscape.  Current Project Leaders are working on research and educational projects in a range of settings. They report on their projects through the Lab’s monthly newsletter and social media. Project leaders also mentor someone junior to them, either through their project or more generally.

If you’re working on an empirically-based research project about chaplaincy or spiritual care, consider affiliating with us. Complete the application form to learn more. We also welcome professional associations and educational groups as partners. Please email Michael Skaggs at michael@chaplaincyinnovation.org for more information.

Conversation Circles on Chaplaincy and the Environment

This partnership offers an opportunity for chaplains to be in community on spiritual care and climate change.

Expanding the Reach of Covenantal Pluralism

This project works toward consensus on the meaning and importance of spiritual care, as well as its sustainability.

Mapping Spiritual Innovators

This project maps and explores the work of spiritual innovation across the United States.

Religious / Non-religious Social Impact Collaboration

Pastoral Study Project on setting aside anxieties over religious demographics.

Spiritual and Mental Health in Higher Education

This project trains counselor-chaplain teams to offer integrative support groups for students at the postsecondary level.

Spiritual Care Training for Historically Marginalized Communities

This project helps address the historical marginalization of people of color in spiritual care.

Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future

This project explores how individuals' and communities' spiritual needs, and how they are met, are changing.