clinical pastoral education (CPE)
Scott along with several of his colleagues provide clinical pastoral supervision for those interested in becoming chaplains and pastoral counselors.
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is graduate-level theological and professional education for ministry that usually takes place in a clinical setting. CPE students learn the art and skills of pastoral care and counseling by providing pastoral support to patients, families other clients, and then reflecting on their ministry experiences with a clinical pastoral supervisor and a small group of peers.
In addition to learning skills and expanding knowledge related to ministry in a specialized setting, students are invited to learn about themselves and how their personal histories, faith perspectives and individual gifts influence their pastoral and professional functioning. Students have the opportunity to shape their learning by setting their own learning goals and seeking experiences and resources to assist in meeting those goals.
The clinical method of learning used is a dynamic and creative process that combines action (the actual practice of ministry to persons) and reflection (using resources such as written reports of visits, discussion and feedback from peers and the CPE Supervisor, and application and integration of didactic material). An ongoing learning cycle develops that enables students to develop and expand their ministry skills and knowledge while also deepening their self-awareness and self-knowledge. Out of this expanded self-awareness and ministry experience, new ministry and relational choices and responses are available to the student.
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is graduate-level theological and professional education for ministry that usually takes place in a clinical setting. CPE students learn the art and skills of pastoral care and counseling by providing pastoral support to patients, families other clients, and then reflecting on their ministry experiences with a clinical pastoral supervisor and a small group of peers.
In addition to learning skills and expanding knowledge related to ministry in a specialized setting, students are invited to learn about themselves and how their personal histories, faith perspectives and individual gifts influence their pastoral and professional functioning. Students have the opportunity to shape their learning by setting their own learning goals and seeking experiences and resources to assist in meeting those goals.
The clinical method of learning used is a dynamic and creative process that combines action (the actual practice of ministry to persons) and reflection (using resources such as written reports of visits, discussion and feedback from peers and the CPE Supervisor, and application and integration of didactic material). An ongoing learning cycle develops that enables students to develop and expand their ministry skills and knowledge while also deepening their self-awareness and self-knowledge. Out of this expanded self-awareness and ministry experience, new ministry and relational choices and responses are available to the student.