Trainees serve as pastors to hospital patients, their families and staff. Active involvement that includes the action/ reflection model is the primary goal of this particular ministry formation. The CPE experience is a journey of discovery. This experience is supported through experiential learning: doing ministry, studying theoretical materials, receiving feedback, personal reflection and applying one’s learning to ministry relationships. CPSP CPE programs offered include Level I CPE and supervisory CPE.
INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center Department of Pastoral Care 100-7465
3300 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73112-4481
405-949-3195 • 405-949-3358 (fax)
[email protected]
College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy Inc.
P.O. Box 162 Times Square Station New York, NY 10108
212-246-6410
cpsp.org
Rev. Noel M. Hailey-Gray, M.Div., BCC, CPSP supervisor
Dr. Richard Cabot conceived Clinical Pastoral Education as a method of learning pastoral practice in a clinical setting under supervision. The Rev. Anton Boisen enlarged the concept to include a case study method of theological inquiry — a study of the person as a living human document.
As CPE developed, other CPE leaders expanded and integrated pastoral practice with a knowledge of medicine, psychology and behavioral sciences. Today, many supervisors emphasize the importance of pastoral relationships being formed through an integration of personal history, behavioral theory and method and spiritual development.
The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy Inc. is a theological and professional education for ministry. In CPSP CPE, theological students, ordained clergy, members of religious orders and qualified laypersons minister to people in crisis and other professionals. CPSP CPE trainees are challenged to improve the quality of their pastoral relationships.
Through pastoral practice, case studies and verbatim, individual supervision, seminar participation and relevant reading, trainees are encouraged to develop a genuine caring pastoral relationship. Viewing complicated life situations from different viewpoints, trainees gain understanding and new insights concerning the human condition. Theological reflection is important in the CPSP CPE as pastoral people seek ways to integrate theology with life experiences.
Prospective candidates will submit an application packet with a nonrefundable application fee. After review of the application, an interview at INTEGRIS Baptist hospital may be arranged at the candidate’s expense. If offered acceptance into the program, the candidate must submit an acceptance letter with a confirmation fee to be applied to tuition. Applications are accepted, and interviews conducted until all positions are filled.
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As an action reflection program of theological education, CSP CPE offers an opportunity for a different kind of learning. This program offers candidates the opportunity to gain a stronger understanding of pastoral ministry through a unique learning experience. As members of an interdisciplinary health care team, trainees provide pastoral care to patients, families and staff who are in crisis.
The clinical experience is examined in both an ecumenical peer group and in consultation with a chaplain supervisor. Using the action/reflection process, trainees evaluate the effectiveness of their styles of ministry in relation to theological perspectives, faith practice, religious traditions and the needs of the person served. The insights and pastoral skills derived from the education process are then integrated into new experiences for ministry and learning.
INTEGRIS Health Baptist is the flagship of the statewide INTEGRIS Health system of hospitals. INTEGRIS Health Baptist is a 500-plus-bed acute care facility and is home to nine Centers for Excellence. The Clinical Pastoral Education Program at this facility began in 1978.
Our strengths are specific. We are a large hospital setting that provides opportunities for emergency and intensive short-term care as well as long-term pastoral relationships, with emphasis on developing one’s personal gifts and using one’s personal history in ministry, flexibility in programming and a diverse pastoral care and counseling staff available as a continuing education resource to trainees.
