Vision
About CPEI
CPEI is committed to quality, inclusive and life-transforming Clinical Pastoral Education delivered through accessible online and hybrid learning.
Foundational Standards
CPEI’s mission and vision establish the purpose and direction of the institution and its educational work.
Vision
Mission
Mission in Practice
CPEI carries its mission forward through education, credentialing, professional development and service to spiritual care communities.
Education
Clinical Pastoral Education and Supervisory Education prepare students for spiritual care practice, professional formation and service in diverse settings.
Credentialing
Credentialing pathways support professional identity, ethical practice, accountability and recognized standards of competence.
Professional Development
Professional development supports continuing education, professional resources, connection and ongoing growth throughout a career in spiritual care.
Institutional Outcomes
CPEI’s institutional outcomes guide educational programs, assessment, continuous improvement, professional development and institutional planning.
Provide educational programs that enable self-motivated, independent learners to acquire core competencies.
Prepare students to function as competent pastoral clinicians and supervisors-educators in the marketplace and qualify for credentialing.
Assess student learning and institutional effectiveness to improve student and educator performance.
Provide professional development opportunities to enhance lifelong learning.
Conduct fiscally responsible planning that balances the institution’s commitment to academic excellence.
Core Values
CPEI’s core values describe expectations for institutional culture, professional conduct, service and communication.
CPEI will remain neutral regarding political and social views, and members of CPEI will not use CPEI as a platform for any political views in writing, on social media, online forums, or any other means of communication. Differing opinions are acceptable, but not to the point that they seek to create division.
CPEI recognizes the importance of treating all credentialed members and students with respect, dignity, and kindness, regardless of race, religion, culture, or socioeconomic background. As a theological community, we encourage our supervisors-educators, certified members, and students to speak and act in ways that honor the dignity and value of every individual.
CPEI is honored and privileged to give of ourselves, creating one-on-one connections and relationships and responding to the most profound human needs of everyone we serve. It is our commitment to train, act, and respond theologically.
We value an institutional culture committed to our organization’s financial, academic, and professional aspects.
CPEI values an environment in which honesty and openness are present.
Our Commitment
CPEI supports students, educators, affiliates, credentialed professionals and members through education and professional resources that are academically sound, professionally relevant, spiritually reflective and grounded in compassionate service.
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