Qualifications for Clinical Pastoral Education

Some formal theological education, or be enrolled in a theological degree program, or (in the case of membership in a religious group that does not require formal theological education for ministry) document and give sufficient behavioral science or non-academic and/or religious training to provide a base for some theological reflection and practice - an equivalency of one year of seminary education.
Sufficient demonstrable emotional maturity and openness to benefit from the clinical method of learning.
A commitment to clinical pastoral learning and ministry that derives from personal vocational interest and/or need/opportunity to do pastoral ministry under the auspices of one's religious congregation or faith group.
Documentary evidence of faith group approval and endorsement of their plans for CPE training and ministry practice.

A theological degree. Certificate, or other documentation of Biblical/religious studies, depending on the requirements of the denomination or faith group of the applicant. At minimum, there must be evidence of sufficient informal Biblical and/or religious training to provide a base for some theological reflection and practice.
Three years' prior ministry experience for those who wish to become pastoral care specialists, chaplains, or clinical pastoral education instructors and supervisors. Where not required by a chosen profession or potential employer, equivalency in personal and professional education/experiences and spiritual maturity will be considered.
Emotional stability and maturity, allowing the student chaplain to enter into the in-depth process of the learning experience.
Adequate intellectual, emotional/tempera-mental, and spiritual ability to perform pastoral care.
Demonstrated openness and commitment to the learning process as it relates to the field of ministry including identified learning goals.
Successful completion of at least one unit of Level I CPE (submit copies of final evaluations with Beaumont CPE Application).