Interfaith Professional Education for Ministry
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is interfaith professional education for ministry. It brings theological students and ministers of all faiths into supervised encounters with persons in crisis. Out of an intense involvement with persons in need and the feedback from peers and teachers, students gain deeper self-awareness and a better understanding of the needs of those they serve. CPE emphasizes collaborative learning in a group setting, where students both receive and provide feedback on their spiritual care, all under the guidance of a certified ACPE clinical pastoral educator.
The program integrates disciplines such as theology, behavioral sciences, and adult education. Students work alongside healthcare teams, collaborating with dedicated professionals and fellow students from various fields to provide compassionate care to patients and their families.
Duke University Clinical Pastoral Education
The Department of Chaplain Services provides accredited Level I/II Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) to ministerial students, clergy, and interested lay people.
Duke University CPE students have access to the resources of the Duke Divinity School, the Duke University Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health. Students are encouraged to use the schools' libraries, research resources, and seminars in their CPE learning experience.
If you are interested in applying for a CPE Program at Duke University Hospital, please email us to request an application.
Duke Raleigh Clinical Pastoral Education
The Department of Chaplain Services provides accredited Level I/II Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) to ministerial students, clergy, and interested lay people.
We offer an extended unit/parish-based internship unit from January to June, from June to December, and a three-unit CPE Residency that begins in August.
Call or email Amy Canosa at 919-862-5646 for more information or download the CPE Unit residency application.
Learn more about the CPE opportunities at Duke Raleigh (PDF, 719 KB).
Duke Regional Hospital Clinical Pastoral Education
The Department of Chaplain Services provides provisionally accredited Level I/II Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) to ministerial students, clergy, and interested lay people.
We offer an extended unit internship from September to April, a full-time internship from May to August, and a three-unit CPE Residency that begins in August.
Call or email Amy Canosa at 919-862-5646 for more information or download the CPE Unit application.
Learn more about CPE opportunities at Duke Regional Hospital (PDF, 691 KB).