What is CPE?
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is theological and professional education for ministry. CPE was conceived
by Dr. Richard Cabot as a method of learning pastoral practice in a clinical setting under supervision. The Rev.
Anton Boisen enlarged the concept to include a case study method of theological inquiry - a study of the
"living human document." Today many supervisors emphasize the importance of pastoral relationships being
formed through an integration of personal history, behavioral theory and method, and spiritual development.
In CPE, theological students, ordained clergy, members of religious orders, and qualified laypeople minister to
people in crisis situations while being supervised. Out of intense involvement with supervisor, other students,
people in crisis, and other professionals, CPE students are challenged to improve the quality of their pastoral
relationships. Through pastoral practice, written case studies and verbatims, individual supervision, seminar
participation, and relevant reading, students are encouraged to develop genuine caring pastoral relationships.
Through viewing complicated life situations from different view points, chaplain interns are able to gain new
insights and understanding about he human situation. Theological reflection is important in CPE as chaplain
interns seek ways to integrate theology with life experience.
Essential elements in CPE include an accredited CPE center ready to receive students, certified CPE
supervisor(s) to provide pastoral supervision, a small group of peers engaged in a common learning experience,
providing pastoral care to people in crisis, detailed reporting of pastoral practice, a specific time period, and
an individual learning contract.
What do you gain through CPE?
Pastoral Reflection - understanding yourself as a person and a minister in relation to people in crisis, to your
supervisor and peers, and to the hospital in which you serve.
Pastoral Formation - focusing on personal and pastoral identity issues in learning and ministry.
Pastoral Competence - enhancing your capabilities as a spiritual caregiver through skills development and
knowledge of faith traditions and behavioral sciences.
Pastoral Specialization - allowing you to become knowledgeable and competent in a particular area of clinical
service, such as oncology, cardiology, palliative care, etc.
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is theological and professional education for ministry. CPE was conceived
by Dr. Richard Cabot as a method of learning pastoral practice in a clinical setting under supervision. The Rev.
Anton Boisen enlarged the concept to include a case study method of theological inquiry - a study of the
"living human document." Today many supervisors emphasize the importance of pastoral relationships being
formed through an integration of personal history, behavioral theory and method, and spiritual development.
In CPE, theological students, ordained clergy, members of religious orders, and qualified laypeople minister to
people in crisis situations while being supervised. Out of intense involvement with supervisor, other students,
people in crisis, and other professionals, CPE students are challenged to improve the quality of their pastoral
relationships. Through pastoral practice, written case studies and verbatims, individual supervision, seminar
participation, and relevant reading, students are encouraged to develop genuine caring pastoral relationships.
Through viewing complicated life situations from different view points, chaplain interns are able to gain new
insights and understanding about he human situation. Theological reflection is important in CPE as chaplain
interns seek ways to integrate theology with life experience.
Essential elements in CPE include an accredited CPE center ready to receive students, certified CPE
supervisor(s) to provide pastoral supervision, a small group of peers engaged in a common learning experience,
providing pastoral care to people in crisis, detailed reporting of pastoral practice, a specific time period, and
an individual learning contract.
What do you gain through CPE?
Pastoral Reflection - understanding yourself as a person and a minister in relation to people in crisis, to your
supervisor and peers, and to the hospital in which you serve.
Pastoral Formation - focusing on personal and pastoral identity issues in learning and ministry.
Pastoral Competence - enhancing your capabilities as a spiritual caregiver through skills development and
knowledge of faith traditions and behavioral sciences.
Pastoral Specialization - allowing you to become knowledgeable and competent in a particular area of clinical
service, such as oncology, cardiology, palliative care, etc.
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