In this curriculum, you will reflect on your theology and ministry practice; this will help you explore and evaluate (through multiple lenses) your ministry's effectiveness.

Theological and interdisciplinary resources contribute to your learning, but the people to whom you minister become your primary teachers.

The learning methodology in CPE is an “action/reflection/integration” model of education. We believe that service and learning go hand-in-hand to enrich one another. In doing so, you will: 

• Provide direct spiritual care to others.
• Use the resources and program structures to reflect deeply on the ministry offered and on yourself.
• Individual and group supervision opportunities are available to reflect on and work through with your pastoral functioning and identity. 
• Significant clinical responsibilities in conjunction with the educational aspects of the program.

There are multiple avenues for reflection within the structure of the CPE program.  These include informal, interpersonal, and written reflections. Such reflection leads you to the integration of insights, perspectives, skills, and behaviors that are evidenced in future ministry encounters.

The CPE program also emphasizes learning in the community. Your peers, ACPE Certified Educators, mentors, and interdisciplinary team members create a supportive community for you to learn and grow in.