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Clinical Pastoral Education

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is a program for seminarians, clergy, and laity committed to developing their pastoral identity and function. CPE students minister to people in crisis and reflect on that experience in a peer group and with a certified supervisor.

The CPE program at Penn Foundation is unique because all clinical placements incorporate a behavioral healthcare perspective at Penn Foundation or in the community and clear emphasis is placed on theological education, integration, or training for ministry. Penn Foundation’s CPE program is accredited by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE).

For additional information, please contact Carl Yusavitz at 215-257-6551, extension 231 or cyusavitz@pennfoundation.org.

Two CPE programs offered:

  • Extended (part-time): This program coincides with the academic year and required 4 hours of group education activities and 8 hours of clinical ministry each week.
  • Intensive (full-time): This program is a 10-week summer program.

Tuition:

CPE tuition is $525, which includes a $50 non-refundable application fee.

CPE Program Requirements:

  • Submission of ACPE application
  • Admissions interview at Penn Foundation
  • Orientation at Penn Foundation and designated clinical site
  • Weekly pastoral work
  • Weekly group educational work
  • Regular individual supervision
  • Various written materials
  • Participation in educational workshops and conferences
  • Selected readings


For more information about this service, please contact us.