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    Overview of Clinical Pastoral Education 

    by Christian Chaplains & Coaching

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    This mini-course is designed to assist a student in becoming aware of the advanced principles of chaplaincy in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Covering Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE 100) is a professional education program focusing on the student's personal, professional, and pastoral formation as a spiritual caregiver. The program is designed to provide students with opportunities for self-reflection and self-awareness and to develop pastoral skills such as active listening, empathetic communication, and the ministry of presence. Enrollment and completion of CPE 100 – 400 may lead to Board Certified Chaplain. CPE as taught by Christian Chaplains & Coaching may provide up to 6 credit hours per course, 24 hours total, toward a higher degree (Bachelor or Masters) with one of our collaborating accredited institutions of higher learning. 

    Enroll in the full course here: https://christianleadersinstitute.org/cpe

    Please note: This mini-course offers a foundational introduction and overview of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). However, it does not grant any credits or certification in CPE. To pursue official credits or certification, please consider enrolling in the comprehensive course available through Christian Chaplains & Coaching. 


    Course Outcomes:

    You will learn what Clinical Pastoral Education is all about, transformational more than informational and the importance of self-awareness. To identify what it means to be culturally sensitive and to develop a compassionate, non-judgmental understanding of each person. Recognize and respect various religious and cultural traditions which are part of each person’s story. Recognize the existence of vulnerable populations and work with them in caring ways, even if you disagree with their lifestyle. Learn the basics of creating and using a spiritual assessment in your work. Become familiar with grief and the tangled ball of emotions it produces. The basics of grief theory and counseling the bereaved. Finally, learn to recognize the importance of sensitivities in counseling especially as applied to secular settings. 

    Forums:

    Post in each of the forums. Replying to others' posts is encouraged as well. 

    Quiz:

    After you have viewed all of the material and posted your reflections in the forums, there is a feedback quiz. The quiz will help us evaluate the effectiveness of the mini-course.

    About our partnership with Christian Chaplains & Coaching
    CLI and Christian Chaplains & Coaching (CC&C) have partnered together to create an opportunity for students interested in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). This collaboration is designed to enrich students' academic options and provide a path to gain practical experience and academic credit in pastoral education. Learn more here.