Saint Ambrose College - Clinical Pastoral Education

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is an intensive experiential educational program for pastors and religious leaders interested in developing their clinical skills. Students engage in pastoral work and reflect on their experience with a trained supervisor and a peer group. Key areas for learning include integrating theology into pastoral practice, formation as a religious leader, and self-reflection and knowledge. CPE can be an excellent tool for discernment, self-care and renewal. Advocate Health website.

CPE is giving love and comfort...

CPE is understanding...

CPE Process and Guidelines

CPE is learning about others...

CPE is learning about oneself...

CPE 501 Introduction to Clinical Pastoral Education(3 credits)(1 CPE)

A program of practical application of not less than 400 contact hours in the fields of healthcare, corrections, or law enforcement and administered by either, 1) A supervisor approved by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Educators (ACPE), or 2) A supervisor approved by the College of Pastoral Educators and Psychotherapists (CPSP), or 3) A supervisor pre-approved by the college who has demonstrated such experience and qualifications to administer such a program of instruction.

CPE 502 Intermediate Clinical Pastoral Education(3 credits) (1 unit CPE)

A program of practical application of not less than 600 contact hours in the fields of healthcare, corrections, or law enforcement and administered by either, 1) A supervisor approved by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Educators (ACPE), or 2) A supervisor approved by the College of Pastoral Educators and Psychotherapists (CPSP), or 3) A supervisor pre-approved by the college who has demonstrated such experience and qualifications to administer such a program of instruction. Requires CPE 501.

CPE 503 Advanced Clinical Pastoral Education (4 credits) (2 units CPE)

A program of practical application of not less than 1000 contact hours in the fields of healthcare, corrections, or law enforcement and administered by either, 1) A supervisor approved by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Educators (ACPE), or 2) A supervisor approved by the College of Pastoral Educators and Psychotherapists (CPSP), or 3) A supervisor pre-approved by the college who has demonstrated such experience and qualifications to administer such a program of instruction. Requires CPE 501 and CPE 502. For CPE credit outside of a degree program see APPLICATIONS