Clincal Pastoral Education

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) provides clinical education for theological students, parish clergy and select lay people with the goal to enhance their pastoral care skills.

CPE is based on an action/reflection model of learning, which encourages the practice of ministry under the supervision of a certified supervisor.

CPE fosters growth in the areas of Pastoral Reflection, Pastoral Formation and Pastoral Competence with emphasis upon the integration of one's life experience in dialogue with one's understanding of ministry.

The Objectives of Clinical Pastoral Education

CPE includes the goals of Pastoral Reflection, Pastoral Formation and Pastoral Competence.

In addition, Pastoral Specialization and Consultation may be offered when appropriate.

Each intern is expected to make use of the action/reflection model to identify ministry skills that enhance Reflection, Formation and Competence in the care for and ministry with others.

Clinical Pastoral Education at Evergreen

Evergreen Hospital and Evergreen Hospice Services serve as the primary clinical sites for students. Those involved in CPE will minister in the hospital and with both the inpatient and home care hospice patients.

Chaplain interns work as a part of the health care team to provide spiritual care to patients, their families and to staff.

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Accreditation

Evergreen's CPE program is accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. to offer both Level l and Level 2 CPE.

The ACPE is located at:

1549 Clairmont Road, Suite 103
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4635
404.320.1472