Supervision
Supervisory Practice
Students develop skill in guiding CPE learners through reflection, integration, feedback, evaluation and clinical learning.
CPEI Education
CPE Supervisory Education (SEC)
CPE Supervisory Education is advanced clinical pastoral education for qualified chaplains and spiritual care professionals preparing to supervise, teach, mentor and form future CPE students.
Program Overview
Advanced formation for supervision, teaching and leadership
CPE Supervisory Education is an advanced level of Clinical Pastoral Education for professionals preparing to supervise learners and contribute to the education and formation of future chaplains and spiritual care providers.
Students learn to facilitate group learning, provide pastoral supervision, evaluate student development and integrate theory, theology, reflective practice, ethics and educational leadership.
Advanced Education
What is CPE Supervisory Education?
CPE Supervisory Education prepares qualified professionals to develop competency in pastoral supervision and education. Students learn to guide others through reflective practice, clinical learning, pastoral formation and professional development.
The program supports growth in supervision theory, teaching, group facilitation, theological reflection, evaluation, ethics, leadership and the development of a personal theory and theology of pastoral supervision.
Who SEC Serves
Who should consider Supervisory Education?
CPE Supervisory Education is intended for experienced chaplains and spiritual care professionals who are preparing for advanced roles in supervision, teaching, mentoring and educational leadership.
It may be a strong next step for professionals who:
- Have substantial experience in Clinical Pastoral Education and spiritual care
- Want to develop competency in pastoral supervision and adult education
- Are interested in mentoring and forming future chaplains and spiritual care providers
- Are preparing for professional roles involving CPE supervision, education or program leadership
Professional Growth
Why become a Supervisor-Educator?
Supervisor-Educators help prepare the next generation of chaplains and spiritual care providers while strengthening educational programs and clinical learning communities.
- Leadership: Develop skills for educator, faculty, program and supervisory roles
- Formation: Support the growth of future chaplains and spiritual care providers
- Professional Influence: Help shape reflective learning communities and educational practice
- Personal Growth: Deepen supervisory, reflective, teaching and leadership practice
Advanced Competencies
What Students Develop
CPE Supervisory Education helps students build the knowledge, practice and reflective capacity needed to supervise, teach, evaluate and lead within Clinical Pastoral Education.
Teaching
Educational Leadership
Students learn to facilitate groups, support adult learners, develop educational experiences and lead learning processes.
Integration
Theory & Theology of Supervision
Students develop and articulate an approach to pastoral supervision grounded in theory, theology, identity, ethics and practice.
Evaluation
Assessment & Feedback
Students strengthen their ability to evaluate learning, provide constructive feedback, document progress and support professional accountability.
Program Outcomes
What you will gain
Students in CPE Supervisory Education develop advanced competence in supervision, education, leadership and reflective practice.
The program prepares students to support CPE learners, contribute to educational programs and continue developing toward professional Supervisor-Educator credentialing.
- Competency in supervising CPE students
- Advanced group facilitation and teaching skills
- Ability to support CPE learning processes
- A developed theory and theology of pastoral supervision
- Preparation for Supervisor-Educator credentialing pathways
Education & Credentialing
Education is part of the professional pathway
Completion of CPE Supervisory Education and professional credentialing are related but distinct processes. Students interested in CPEI Supervisor-Educator credentials should review the current credentialing requirements, application process and Credentialing Manual.
Take the Next Step
Ready to explore CPE Supervisory Education?
Review the application process or contact CPEI for help understanding whether Supervisory Education is the right next step in your professional development.