HSCI Accomplishments

252 graduates across 9 countries, 300+ volunteers, $5.2M in volunteer hours, and the first Hindu Chaplaincy Guide — built by the community, for the community.

252

Trained Chaplains
& Counselors

9

Countries
Worldwide

300+

Dedicated
Volunteers

$5.2M

Volunteer Hours
Value

Seven Years of Growth

Year Cohort Graduates Cumulative Milestone
2019 1 25 25 Inaugural class, Silicon Valley
2020 2 23 48 First cohort through COVID-19
2021 3 46 94 GTU partnership established
2022 4 44 138 First international cohorts (Australia, South Africa)
2023 5 66 204 First HCP graduates, 200th CHT milestone
2024 6 38 242 Hindu Chaplaincy Guide published
2025 7 10 252 Claremont Colleges partnership launched

Institutional Milestones

Academic Partnerships

  • Graduate Theological Union (GTU) — MOU for 12 credits of advanced standing toward MA in Interreligious Chaplaincy (WASC + ATS accredited)
  • The Claremont Colleges Services — Tele-chaplaincy partnership for Hindu students and staff at the Seven Claremont Colleges (2025)

Publications & Research

  • Hindu Chaplaincy Guide — First comprehensive resource (print, eBook, audiobook)
  • Kutumba Journal — 5 volumes, 47 peer-reviewed articles, 30+ authors
  • 5 original research papers — Tapatraya, 4S Framework, Architecture in Time, Stress & Burnout, Memorial Verse Cards

Programs & Services

  • CHT Graduate Certificate — 6 Mandalas, 200+ hours, 9 months
  • TrayaCare Platform — 24/7 tele-chaplaincy in 6 languages
  • HCRC — Hindu Chaplaincy Resource Center (mentors, speakers, library)
  • HSCI Fellowships — Up to $6,000 for GTU MA students

Scholar Profile

  • 60% women — rare in chaplaincy education
  • 46% hold a Master's degree or higher
  • 15% hold PhD, MD, or JD
  • 64% working professionals, 23% self-employed, 12% retired
  • Ages 30-75 across healthcare, technology, education, law, and community service
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