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Part I- Introduction
Professional Ethics Manual » Part I- Introduction
I. ACPE Mission, Vision, Values II. Professional Ethics Commission
Part I: Introduction
Certification Manual » Part I: Introduction
A. Mission, Vision, and Values of ACPE B. ACPE Certification and the Certification Commission C. New Certification Process Overview New Fee Structure Progressive Autonomy in Educating Under Supervision D. Portfolio Evaluation
Part II: Admissions Process
Certification Manual » Part II: Admissions Process
Overview Part One: The Local ACPE Accredited Center Part Two: The ACPE Certification Process
Part IV: Post Certification
Certification Manual » Part IV: Post Certification
Becoming a Member of the National Faculty Peer Review *Click to download the Continuing Education Report Form that is to be uploaded to your Educator Portfolio in SharePoint each year.
Part III: The Certification Process
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process
Phase I Core Curriculum Theory Integration Project and Presentation The Transition from Phase I to Phase II Phase II Core Curriculum Integration Interview
Part Two: The ACPE Certification Process
Certification Manual » Part II: Admissions Process » Part Two: The ACPE Certification Process
Once chosen by the local center, and prior to the ACPE interview, the applicant must view the following videos: Understanding Competencies Competencies for Admission The applicant will write a brief reflection on each of the videos, demonstrating their…
Part One: The Local ACPE Accredited Program
Certification Manual » Part II: Admissions Process » Part One: The Local ACPE Accredited Program
Admission to the local ACPE Accredited Program includes the following criteria: A completed Application for Certified Educator Programs College graduation Graduate theological degree or its equivalent Ordination or commissioning to function as a spiritual care…
Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code
I. Where to Begin II. Complaint Basics III. Time Limits for Filing Complaints IV. Particular Reporting Implications for ACPE Members V. Complaints Against Former ACPE Members VI. Member Who Defaults on Process VII. Bias or Conflict of Interest VIII. …
Board Appointed Committees
Governance Manual » Article 6: Commissions and Committees » Board Appointed Committees
The Board may appoint committees to attend to specific work of the Association. All members of these committees are appointed by the Board. Each committee is comprised of a Chair, Chair-elect, and nine members (three (3) classes of three (3) members each) unless…
Theory Integration Project and Presentation Overview
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase I » Theory Integration Project and Presentation Overview
A CEC is considered ready to enter the Theory Integration Project and Presentation process when they have: completed the Core Curriculum for Phase I had opportunities for observation and active co-supervision of students an understanding of various…
Certification
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Certification
Upon the successful conclusion of the Integration Interview, the CEC is granted the title of ACPE Certified Educator. There are three distinct designations of certification: ACPE Certified Educator: An ACPE Certified Educator is entitled to supervise Level I/Level II…
Continuation in the Certification Process
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Continuation in the Certification Process
The Certification process is designed to allow Certified Educator Candidates to progress at their own pace. As a competency-based process, it is expected that a CEC will make consistent, regular progress in their Certification process. In addition, a CEC is required to…
Maintenance and Renewal of Accreditation
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Maintenance and Renewal of Accreditation
Once a program has achieved Accredited Member, they enter the maintenance phase of accreditation and embark on a six (6) year cycle. Each year of the cycle is marked with a review of the program’s dashboard and portfolio. Over the course of the six years, all…
Types of Accreditation
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Types of Accreditation
The Accreditation Commission offers three categories for its accredited members. While the requirements and standards remain the same for each, there are unique components for each type of accreditation that are important for centers to note. Within each category, the…
Certification Manual
Certification Manual
!Please Note: This manual reflects the current Certification Process. Students who are in the former Certification Process should use the 2016 Certification Manual. Part I: Introduction Part II: The Admissions Process Part III: The Certification Process Part…
Appendix C: Conference Accounting Policies
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Appendices » Appendix C: Conference Accounting Policies
ACPE Sponsored Conferences/Events In an effort to keep all national conference and other event costs at a reasonable and tolerable level for the organization and its members, and in an effort to bring more efficiency, consistency and accountability to the establishing…
Professional Ethics Manual
Professional Ethics Manual
Professional Ethics Commission Preface Part One—Introduction I. ACPE Mission, Vision, Values II. Professional Ethics Commission Part Two-Processing Complaints of Ethics Code PEC Appendices Policy to Ensure Fitness and Wellness of Educators and…
Overview
Certification Manual » Part II: Admissions Process » Overview
The ACPE Certification Process has two parts to the admission process: Part One: Application and acceptance to a local ACPE Accredited Center Part Two: Application and acceptance to become a Certified Educator Candidate with ACPE Applicants begin the process by…
Updates to the Manuals
Updates to the Manuals
Any changes to the Manuals will be listed here along with the effective date of the change. 2024 January 22,2024 Professional Ethics Manual Updates Section III Time Limits for Filing Complaints Section XII The Investigative Phase, B2 has been updated 2023 August…
Maintaining Your ACPE Certified Educator Credential
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Maintaining Your ACPE Certified Educator Credential
All ACPE Educators are obligated to the following: Adhering to the ACPE Code of Professional Ethics as attested to by one’s professional peers and constituents through on-going program review. Completing and documenting 50 hours minimum of continuing education…
Accreditation Commission Forms
2020 Accreditation Manual » Accreditation Commission Forms
Biographical Form: To be completed for each ACPE Certified Educator who participates in the CPE program and uploaded to the Accreditation Portfolio Changes in Programs and Personnel Form Online Directory Update Form Request for Accreditation Review Six Year Site…
Standing Committees
Governance Manual » Article 6: Commissions and Committees » Standing Committees
Leadership Development (LDC) Section 6.02, Duties. Review the composition of all boards, commissions, committees, councils, task forces and other entities of the Association to assess the balance of the entities regarding inclusion of all constituency groups within…
Standard 413 Continuation of Certified Educator Status
Standards Manual » 400 Standards--Certification » Standard 413 Continuation of Certified Educator Status
Preservation of one’s status as ACPE Certified Educator 413.1 adhering to the ACPE Code of Professional Ethics as attested to by one’s professional peers and constituents through on-going program review. 413.2 completing and documenting 50 hours minimum of…
Article 6: Commissions and Committees
Governance Manual » Article 6: Commissions and Committees
Section 6.01, Standing Commissions and Committees. The By-laws establish three standing commissions: Accreditation, Certification, and Professional Ethics. The By-laws establish two standing committees: Leadership Development Committee and Finance and Audit. Standing…
Fundamental Elements of an ACPE Community of Practice
Community of Practice Development Guide » Communities of Practice in ACPE » Fundamental Elements of an ACPE Community of Practice
A CoP is a unique combination of three fundamental elements: A domain of knowledge, which defines a set of issues; a community of practitioners who care about this domain; and, a shared practice that they are developing to be effective in their domain. In…
6 Year Site Visit Plan
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Maintenance and Renewal of Accreditation » 6 Year Site Visit Plan
Overview In Year 6 of the Accreditation Cycle, an accredited program will undergo a full portfolio review and a site visit. A program may request, under limited circumstances, a postponement of the review. Criteria for a postponement may be found here. During the…
CPE-Related Educational Activities
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Maintaining Your ACPE Certified Educator Credential » CPE-Related Educational Activities
For ACPE Certified Educators who are not directly supervising a unit of CPE within the required three-year period and who wish to remain active in ACPE (i.e. not retired), the following is an explanation of the requirements that must be met. Please note that contract…
Integration Interview
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase II » Integration Interview
The Integration Interview is the culmination of the CEC’s certification journey and is both a demonstration of the integration of theory and practice and a celebration of accomplishment. As explained in the End of Phase II Assessment of Competencies, the…
Bids and Purchase Orders
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Bids and Purchase Orders
Purpose This procedure describes the bid process designed to ensure that goods and services the ACPE purchases are competitively priced. Policy It is the policy of the ACPE to require the use of a bid process for the purchase of all goods and services under the…
Provisional Accreditation to a Fully Accredited Member
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Pathways for Accreditation » Provisional Accreditation to a Fully Accredited Member
Once granted Provisional Accreditation, a program has up to two years to become a fully accredited program. If the program desires, they may begin the process of moving towards full accreditation as soon as they have completed 2 (two) units of CPE. Steps Initiate…
Becoming a Member of the National Faculty
Certification Manual » Part IV: Post Certification » Becoming a Member of the National Faculty
For those persons who were fully certified prior to December 31, 2018 Eligibility ACPE Certified Educators who were fully certified as of December 31, 2018 are automatically included as members of the National Faculty. Requirements Educators must complete the Core…
Participation
Community of Practice Development Guide » Communities of Practice in ACPE » Participation
As a member of ACPE, Inc., all individuals are expected to engage in the process of learning from and sharing knowledge with fellow members. The following items demonstrate participation: All ACPE Educators and Associate Educators are required to actively…
Evaluating the Health of an ACPE Community of Practice
Community of Practice Development Guide » Communities of Practice in ACPE » Evaluating the Health of an ACPE Community of Practice
The health and relevance of the community of practice will be evaluated on an annual basis. CoP conveners will be invited to engage the membership of their CoP to identify issues such as: Gaining new knowledge Enhancing skill Enhancing connectivity – level of…
Program Feasibility/Self-Study Requirements
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Program Feasibility/Self-Study Requirements
Policy ACPE requires a feasibility study for applying for provisional accreditation. If seeking Provisional Accreditation from a component site, update materials according to the feasibility study criteria. ACPE requires a self-study for: a program moving from…
Applying for Provisional Accreditation
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Pathways for Accreditation » Applying for Provisional Accreditation
The Accreditation process begins with a determination of eligibility. This process is applicable to brand new programs. Please note that the total time frame from the submission of materials to the issuing of the letter of Pre-Provisional Approval is a minimum of 120…
Article 2: Identification and Purpose
ACPE By-Laws » Article 2: Identification and Purpose
Section 2.01, Name. The name of the corporation is Association For Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. Section 2.02, Purpose. The purpose of the Association is to affect people’s lives through provision of spiritual care education. The ASSOCIATION may provide…
Program Achievement
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Maintenance and Renewal of Accreditation » Program Achievement
As part of the six-year review, a program (site) will be assessed based on the overall achievement of its students within each of the units of CPE that they offer. The site team will review data reported through the standardized evaluation system. To remain in good…
XIX. Records Retention
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » XIX. Records Retention
Official files on a case are maintained by the PEC chair until the case is concluded. The official file is then sent to the ACPE national office where it remains until notice of the respondent’s death. Files are electronic with access limited as described below.…
III. Time Limits for Filing Complaints
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » III. Time Limits for Filing Complaints
A. Reporting an alleged violation close to its occurrence is important to the effective investigation and evaluation of evidence as well as to the wellbeing of all people involved. 1. The time limit is ten years for a complaint alleging sexual exploitation and one…
Complaints Against the ACPE Accreditation Commission
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Complaints Against the ACPE Accreditation Commission
As required by the U.S. Department of Education, ACPE has policies for addressing complaints against the Accreditation Commission and complaints against education programs. This document details how a complaint may be filed if it is believed that the Commission or its…
The Process, The Project and The Presentation
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase I » Theory Integration Project and Presentation Overview » The Process, The Project and The Presentation
Upon the CEC’s completion of the core curriculum, they will choose a Theory Integration Mentor from the list of mentors provided by the ACPE office. A key role for the mentor is to determine when the CEC’s project is ready to be reviewed by a committee. The…
Registration of Student Units
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Registration of Student Units
Registrations must be completed by the ACPE Certified Educator on the ACPE website. There are three options for credit that may be given: 1 credit is given if the student has completed the 400 required hours of a CPE unit, has met the stated expectations for…
End of Unit Evaluations
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » End of Unit Evaluations
Evaluation is a part of process education and may take various forms, be conducted with a variety of persons, occur at many and varied times, and serve several purposes. All Level I/Level II programs must have a process for student evaluation in each unit that…
Category E: Professional Development
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » REVISED: ACPE Outcomes and Indicators » Category E: Professional Development
Introduction Success in the formational and reflective process of CPE requires an engagement with one’s own learning process and what it means to be a professional in spiritual care. Professional Development in the CPE process includes engaging the Clinical Method…
Phase II
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase II
Phase II of the New Certification Process is defined by the continued development of the CEC’s portfolio, integrative work, and the demonstration of increasing competence and independence. Throughout this phase, the CEC will, in addition to their work and…
Standard 415 Appeal of Certification Decisions
Standards Manual » 400 Standards--Certification » Standard 415 Appeal of Certification Decisions
Applicants seeking certification have a right to request a review of a negative decision and a right to an orderly presentation of views when a decision is appealed. Members of sub-committees rendering a negative certification decision are prohibited from discussing…
Article 12: Indemnification
ACPE By-Laws » Article 12: Indemnification
Section. 12.01, Authority to Indemnify. The Association may indemnify or obligate itself to indemnify an Officer or Director, or former Officer or Director, or a member or former member of any standing commission or committee, or other committee, work group, task…
Phase I
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase I
Phase I of the New Certification Process is defined by the development of the aspirant’s portfolio, the acquisition of knowledge, and demonstration of competence. Throughout this phase, Certified Educator Candidates will, in addition to their work and learning…
Appeal of Adverse Decisions of the Commission
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Appeal of Adverse Decisions of the Commission
The ACPE appeal process for adverse decisions of the Accreditation Commission is designed to provide an opportunity for the program to appeal any adverse action prior to the action becoming final, as defined by the U.S. Department of Education (34 CFR Sec. 602.25…
Standing Commissions
Governance Manual » Article 6: Commissions and Committees » Standing Commissions
Accreditation Section 6.02, Duties. The Accreditation Commission shall implement the procedures on accreditation of CPE centers, clusters, systems, and CPE programs as required and defined by ACPE Standards and make all accreditation decisions for the Association as…
Introduction
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Introduction
Founded in 1967, ACPE, Inc. is the premier, DOE-recognized organization that provides the highest quality clinical pastoral education (CPE) programs for spiritual care professionals of any faith and in any setting. ACPE does this through a rigorous accreditation and…
Article 5: Board of Directors
ACPE By-Laws » Article 5: Board of Directors
Section 5.01, Number and Qualifications. The business and affairs of the Association shall be managed by a Board of Directors, all of whom are Association members in good standing. The number of Directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be no…
Educator Workload
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Educator Workload
The role of an ACPE Certified Educator within a CPE program and the institution that is hosting the CPE program will be unique to each context. In an effort to help educators and the hosting institution determine an appropriate workload, the Commission has developed…
Restoration to Active Status
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Restoration to Active Status
Policy Revised 1/2022 An ACPE Certified Educator is considered inactive after three years of no supervision of students or a sufficient level of participation in CPE-Related Educational Activities. See Maintaining Your ACPE Certified Educator Credential and…
XI. Processing Complaints Through Mediation
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » XI. Processing Complaints Through Mediation
A. Mediation generally precedes the commencement of the investigative process, if it is used. Occasionally, it may occur during or after the investigative process if both parties and the IRP and/or investigator concur. Time lines toll during the period in which…
Structure for Fees and Units
Certification Manual » Part I: Introduction » C. Certification Process Overview » Structure for Fees and Units
Change in Student Units and Student Unit Fees for Certified Educator Candidates As of January 1, 2019, CEC programs transitioned away from individual units of CPE to a structure that requires yearly enrollment. This means that a CEC that is in the Certification…
B. ACPE Certification and the Certification Commission
Certification Manual » Part I: Introduction » B. ACPE Certification and the Certification Commission
ACPE Certification Certification by ACPE is an earned privilege and responsibility. It is achieved by meeting the requirements for certification in the ACPE standards. ACPE Certified Educators are clinical pastoral educators who are academically prepared and who are…
Complaints Alleging Violations of ACPE Education Standards in Educational Programs
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Complaints Alleging Violations of ACPE Education Standards in Educational Programs
POLICY FOR COMPLAINTS ALLEGING VIOLATIONS OF ACPE EDUCATION STANDARDS in EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS As required by the U.S. Department of Education, ACPE has policies for addressing complaints against the Accreditation Commission and complaints against education programs.…
XIII. Fact Finding/ Hearing Panel
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » XIII. Fact Finding/ Hearing Panel
A. The Hearing Panel is the designated fact-finding body. The Process Chair is the convener of the Hearing and submits the official notes for the Minutes. The Process Chair may vote only to break a tie. B. Four designated members of the Commission(s) conducting the…
Accreditation Commission Conflict of Interest Declaration
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Bias and Conflict of Interest » Accreditation Commission Conflict of Interest Declaration
An electronic version of this declaration must be completed yearly by all members of the Accreditation Commission. Definitions: “You or Your” refers to the Accreditation Commissioner signing this form. “Program” refers to an approved Clinical Pastoral…
Maintaining the ACPE Community of Practice
Community of Practice Development Guide » Maintaining the ACPE Community of Practice
Keeping your Community of Practice Alive and Well An ACPE CoP will have responsibilities in the maintenance of the community, including stimulating and monitoring active engagements; promoting of visiting experts, or sharing of other relevant information; event…
End of Phase II Assessment of Competencies
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase II » End of Phase II Assessment of Competencies
At the end of Phase II, there will be both informal and formal reviews of the CEC’s portfolio. The informal review of the CEC’s portfolio will take place with the CEC’s peer group and will provide the CEC and training educator valuable input and feedback. The…
Student Achievement for Level I/Level II Programs
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Student Achievement for Level I/Level II Programs
Student Achievement is based on demonstration of the Outcomes and Indicators that are assigned to each level of CPE. Full Credit and Advances to the Next Level of CPE To receive 1 credit and advance to the next level of CPE, the student must successfully complete the…
Appendix A: Financial Standing Policy
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Appendices » Appendix A: Financial Standing Policy
Financial Standing Any individual or center needing proof of their financial standing with the ACPE may request (a) summary of account to show that they have no balance due or (b) evidence of an approved payment plan with accounting in the ACPE national office. This…
Compliance with Standards
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Compliance with Standards
An accredited program is obligated to remain in compliance with all ACPE Standards, Policies, and Procedures. A program’s compliance is measured by: Program self-identification. Late registration of Student Units or Late Final Evaluations Areas of…
Substantive Updates to the Accreditation Manual
2020 Accreditation Manual » Substantive Updates to the Accreditation Manual
March 12, 2024 Per USDE regulations, the following pages have been updated: Adverse Actions and Identified Areas of Non-Compliance – Suspensions are no longer considered adverse actions and have been moved to the list of potential actions to be taken by the…
Appeal of Certification Commission Decisions
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Review of Supervisory/Educational Competence » Appeal of Certification Commission Decisions
Note: all time frames are calendar days. Policy Publication of decisions – Decisions to deny certification or revoke educator status are not effective or published until time for appeal has lapsed or until the appeal process is concluded, which ever…
D. Portfolio Materials and Evaluation
Certification Manual » Part I: Introduction » D. Portfolio Materials and Evaluation
Materials to be Included in the Portfolio All admission materials A detailed educational plan (including projected timeline) for Phases I and II. Webinar responses Up to 3 pieces of evidence for each competency (quality is more important than quantity) should be…
XV. Appeal Process
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » XV. Appeal Process
A. Who may appeal: The respondent can appeal Findings and/or sanctions; the complainant may appeal only the findings. The appealing party is the Appellant. B. Basis: An appeal must be based on one or both of these grounds: (a) the party was refused reasonable…
Contracts and Purchase Orders
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Contracts and Purchase Orders
It is the policy of ACPE to require a written agreement (i.e., a contract or purchase order) for the purchase of all goods or services costing $2,501 or more, for product revenue agreements, or for any transaction that cannot be completed within one year. The purchase…
Article 7: Officers and Executive Director
ACPE By-Laws » Article 7: Officers and Executive Director
Section 7.01, Number and Qualifications. The officers of the Association shall be a Chair, Vice-chair/Chair-elect, and a Secretary/Treasurer. All officers shall be Association members in good standing. Section 7.02, Term. The Chair shall hold office for two (2) years.…
Site Team Member Conflict of Interest Declaration
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Bias and Conflict of Interest » Site Team Member Conflict of Interest Declaration
An electronic version of this declaration must be completed prior to the review of materials for a site visit by all members of the site team. Definitions: “You or Your” refers to the Site Team Member or prospective Site Team Member signing this…
Identified Areas of Non-Compliance
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Commission Actions » Identified Areas of Non-Compliance
When a program is not in compliance with a standard or policy of the Accreditation Commission, the Commission will issue a Letter of Non-Compliance to the center. The letter will include an explanation of the non-compliance, what the program needs to demonstrate to…
Standard 7 – Ethical Integrity and Cultural Responsiveness
2020 Accreditation Manual » ACPE Standards and Portfolio Expectations » Standard 7 – Ethical Integrity and Cultural Responsiveness
A program upholds ACPE Values and evidences ethical conduct and responsibility. Rationale An ACPE Accredited Program and those who work and learn therein are expected to act with integrity and to ensure that a program’s activities are in compliance with both…
Guide for Student Records
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Guide for Student Records
Overview Students own information about them and must know what information is being collected and how it is being used. A student’s information cannot be shared without their written permission. Every ACPE program must publicize an Annual Notice (see template…
ACPE Related Terms
2020 Accreditation Manual » Definition of Terms for the Accreditation Process » ACPE Related Terms
Educational Terms may be found by clicking here. ACPE Program (Accredited Program): An administrative structure or entity authorized by the ACPE Accreditation Commission to conduct programs of CPE Level I/Level II and Certified Educator CPE. An ACPE accredited program…
Academic Qualifications and Equivalency Standards
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Academic Qualifications and Equivalency Standards
A. Master’s degree from a CHEA member organization, accredited college or university in religious or spiritual studies of 72 semester-hours minimum or 72 graduate theological semester credits or 108 quarter credits that include the following: Twenty four graduate…
Review of Supervisory/Educational Competence
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Review of Supervisory/Educational Competence
The collegial nature of the clinical pastoral education profession requires that practitioners mutually monitor each other’s professional competence and take action when concern about incompetence, impairment, or misconduct arise (See Code of Professional Ethics for…
Clinical Placements and Agreements
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Clinical Placements and Agreements
A clinical placement is a site for CPE student(s) to complete some or all of the clinical hours requirement of a unit at a location that is physically separated from the accredited program. Examples of clinical placement sites include a branch of your…
Objectives and Outcomes for Level I/Level II CPE
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Objectives and Outcomes for Level I/Level II CPE
!As of January 1, 2024, all new units of CPE will be using the REVISED ACPE Outcomes and Indicators. This page is here for those residency programs that are finishing their year with the former outcomes. CPE provides theological and professional education using the…
Category A: Spiritual Formation and Integration
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » REVISED: ACPE Outcomes and Indicators » Category A: Spiritual Formation and Integration
Introduction Spiritual formation as a spiritual care provider includes the awareness and integration of one’s narrative history, socio-cultural identity, and spiritual/values-based orienting systems. ACPE defines the word “spiritual” as inclusive of…
Crosswalk for Revised ACPE Outcomes and Indicators
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » REVISED: ACPE Outcomes and Indicators » Crosswalk for Revised ACPE Outcomes and Indicators
Introduction to the Crosswalk The former Outcomes have been the backbone of ACPE education for decades. The principles and values embedded in these Outcomes serve as the framework for the new Revised Outcomes and Indicators. This crosswalk is to help highlight the…
Definition of Terms
Definition of Terms
Click here for the Definition of Terms associated with Accreditation. ACPE Directory – The official ACPE listing of accredited ACPE centers and their designated programs and supervisors; satellite programs that have received a site visit, member seminaries;…