Clinical Pastoral Education
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) sharpens the interest and develops the skills needed for ministry in the parish, hospital and other settings. It provides students, in association with hospital chaplains, nurses, physicians and social workers, opportunities to study and help people who are suffering from fear, physical pain, remorse and loneliness - problems that have to be faced within many contexts of ministry.
Clinical Pastoral Education is offered at several locations throughout New England including St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Boston, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and at Westborough State Hospital.
CPE is intended for theological students, graduate students and clergy. One unit of CPE is required for all M.Div. candidates and may be completed in a summer program or through full-year or semester programs. M.A. (Psychology and Religion) candidates are encouraged to take CPE as part of their programs. Others wishing to earn academic credit in CPE through Andover Newton must register and be students or graduates of accredited theological schools. Four units of CPE are required for certification as a chaplain.
Updated May 11, 2007