Stewards of Children Training

Candler School of Theology requires all students who will work with children, youth, and other vulnerable populations through Contextual Education and ministerial internships to complete Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children child sexual abuse prevention online training.

Stewards of Children Training

The training is approximately two hours. Once started, you have fifteen days to complete the training. At any point, you may save your progress and log in at a later time within the fifteen-day window to complete remaining modules.  

Stewards of Children is offered at no cost to you. The training should be completed by January 1 for spring enrollment or by July 12 in order to register for classes in mid-July for fall enrollment. Completion of this training is mandatory to participate in Contextual Education or ministerial internships. 

Child sexual abuse is a tough topic. The training contains survivor stories, expert advice, and practical guidance for prevention of child sexual abuse. The survivor stories are based on the actual experiences of survivors and may affect you personally. In the resource section of the course you will find a National Resource Sheet with contact information for agencies that can help you. Darkness to Light also offers a helpline (1-866-367-5444), if personal needs and concerns arise for you as a result of the Stewards of Children training. Additionally, Sam Martinez, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid (404-727-6326), and Rev. Allison Henderson-Brooks, Assistant Dean of Student Life (404-727-4538), are available to speak with you.

Accessing Training:
You may access the Stewards of Children Online Training using the following link: Candler School of Theology: Stewards of Children Training. You should see "Candler School of Theology" at the top of the page. 

Directions:
1. Create a new account and click "Login."
2. A "Thank You" screen will appear. Click "Close."
3. You will see your personalized online training dashboard. Under "Stewards of Children" click "View Details."
3. Click "Launch." This will open a new window.
4. Click the "Start Course" button to begin and click the "PLAY" button to begin the training.
5. If you do not complete Stewards of Children in one sitting and would like to come back to the training later, it will save your spot. Click "Exit Course" in the upper right hand corner of the window. When you log back in, scroll down and click on "View In-Progress Training," then click "Launch." You will automatically resume where you left off. 
 
Please allow 1-2 weeks after completing the training for your admission checklist to be updated.