Why CPEI?

Why Clinical Pastoral Education International?

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An Unparalleled Experience in Clinical Pastoral Education

Clinical Pastoral Education International (CPEI) was founded in 2018 with a clear vision: to provide an unparalleled experience as the most trusted partner for clinical pastoral education. From its inception, CPEI has combined rigorous academic standards, reflective formation, and accessible delivery models to prepare competent pastoral clinicians and supervisory educators for today’s diverse clinical and institutional settings.

Our commitment is simple yet profound:
quality education, inclusive community, and life-transforming formation.

A Trusted Partner in Professional Formation

CPEI partners with students, faculty, healthcare institutions, faith communities, and affiliates to ensure that education is:

Academically rigorous and aligned with recognized accrediting standards
Ethically grounded and compliant with state and federal regulations
Mission-driven and focused on measurable learning outcomes
Flexible and accessible, with 88% or more delivered through distance education

We are committed to responsible governance, institutional effectiveness, and continuous improvement—ensuring that students receive high-quality education supported by sound administrative and financial practices.

A Deep Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is not a marketing statement at CPEI—it is foundational to who we are.

CPEI intentionally creates educational cohorts that reflect the rich diversity of:

Faith traditions
Cultural and ethnic identities
Professional backgrounds
Geographic locations
Vocational callings

Our learning model requires students to engage across differences, developing the emotional maturity, theological integration, and cultural responsiveness necessary to serve in hospitals, military contexts, correctional facilities, hospice programs, congregations, and community settings.

We welcome, without discrimination, individuals from all backgrounds and traditions. Students are expected to minister to persons of all faith groups and cultural backgrounds, preparing them for the realities of pluralistic care environments.

Programs Designed for Competence and Credentialing

Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

1600 hours (CPE 100–400)
Minimum 88% distance education
Small group process
Individual supervision
Online educational modules
Internship engagement
Completion within 24 months

This program equips students to function as competent pastoral clinicians and prepares them for credentialing pathways.

Certificate in CPE Supervisory Education (SEC)

1600 hours (SEC 600–900)
Minimum 88% distance education
Supervision practice and leadership development
Theological and theoretical integration
Development of supervisory competencies
Completion within 24 months

This advanced program prepares graduates to supervise, teach, and lead CPE programs responsibly and effectively.

Mission-Driven Outcomes

CPEI’s Mission: To provide quality, inclusive, and life-transforming clinical pastoral education internationally through online and hybrid modalities to develop competent pastoral clinicians and supervisory educators.

Our Institutional Outcomes ensure that students:

Acquire core competencies through structured learning
Function effectively in professional marketplaces
Qualify for credentialing processes
Engage in lifelong professional development
Benefit from fiscally responsible institutional stewardship

Student Demographics & Target Audience

While open to all qualified applicants, CPEI commonly serves:

Seminarians
Clergy
Elders
Deacons
Eucharistic ministers
Counselors
Social workers
Nurses
Physicians

The interdisciplinary nature of our cohorts enriches the learning environment and mirrors real-world clinical settings.

Statistics & Consumer Information

Founded: 2018
Delivery Model: 88%+ distance education
Program Length: 1600 hours (24 months or less)
Cohort Size: 3–9 students per group
Refund Policy: Time-based refund schedule, transparently published
Tuition: $1,375 per 400-hour course

CPEI maintains:

Clear admissions criteria
Published refund and cancellation policies
Transparent tuition and fee structures
Defined satisfactory academic progress standards
Secure record-keeping systems
Ongoing assessment of student learning and institutional effectiveness

Students are informed that completion of a certificate does not guarantee employment or board certification; credentialing requirements are determined by the respective certifying body.

Institutional & State Information

Clinical Pastoral Education International
Founded: 2018

Office Address:
2105 Park Avenue, Suite 1
Orange Park, Florida 32073

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 9166
Fleming Island, Florida 32006

State Approval Contact Information:
Florida Commission for Independent Education
325 W. Gaines St., Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Phone: 850-245-3200

Why Choose CPEI?

Because CPEI offers:

✔️ A diverse and inclusive learning community
✔️ Flexible, technology-enabled delivery
✔️ Rigorous supervision and reflective formation
✔️ Transparent policies and consumer protections
✔️ A mission-centered approach to spiritual care education
✔️ A trusted partner committed to your growth

At CPEI, education is not only about earning hours.

It is about formation, competence, accountability, and transformation.

We invite you to join a community committed to
excellence in clinical pastoral education.

Office Address: 2105 Park Avenue | Suite 1 | Orange Park, Florida 32073
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 9166, Fleming Island, Florida 32006

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