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 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). Tuition is $525, which includes a $50 non-refundable application fee. There are two CPE programs:
The CPE program at Penn Foundation is unique because all clinical placements incorporate a behavioral healthcare perspective 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). Tuition is $525, which includes a $50 non-refundable application fee. There are two CPE programs:
Extended (part-time): This program coincides with the academic year and requires 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.
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
