Description
Clinical Pastoral Education is a teaching/learning program of study and practice in interpersonal relations intended for theological students and pastors. Normally, it is a full-time program conducted at an approved center such as a hospital, correctional institution, or other clinical site. It consists of at least 400 hours combining the practice of ministry, small group interaction, and various forms of didactic activities individually supervised by a qualified chaplain-supervisor in collaboration with other inter-professional staff. A list of accredited CPE sites is available in the Office of Contextual Learning. All students admitted to the curriculum in effect in this catalog will not receive credit for CPE, except for those students in the master of arts concentration in congregational and community care (Aging, Faith, and Health Ministries). Full-time CPE students may take up to 1.0 course with the permission of their CPE Supervisor and the Director of Contextual Learning.