What We Do
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Students Engage in:
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We provide accredited and professionally structured Clinical Pastoral Education programs designed to integrate theology, spirituality, behavioral sciences, and clinical practice.
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Supervised Ministry Experiences
Reflective Seminars
Case Presentations
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Spiritual Assessment Training
Verbatim Reflection
Peer Group Learning
Leadership development
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Chaplaincy Formation​
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The Boisen Institute prepares chaplains to serve in:
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Hospitals
Hospice Programs
Long Term Care Facilities
Mental Health Institutions
Military Settings
Congregations
Community Organizations
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Students Engage in:
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We provide accredited and professionally structured Clinical Pastoral Education programs designed to integrate theology, spirituality, behavioral sciences, and clinical practice.
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Supervised ministry experiences
Reflective seminars
Case Presentations
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Spiritual Assessment Training
Verbatim reflection
Peer group learning
Leadership development
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Continuing Education
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We offer workshops, seminars, retreats and
continuing education opportunities in:
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Areas of Focus
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Spiritual Care
Grief Support
Trauma-Informed Care
End-of-Life Ministry
Cultural Competency
Burnout Prevention
Pastoral Counseling
Interfaith Dialgoue
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Level I Clinical Pastoral  Education
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Designed for beginners seeking foundational pastoral care skills.
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Focus Area
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Pastoral identity
Spiritual listening
Reflective practice
Basic clinical skills
Emotional awareness
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Level II Clinical Pastoral  Education
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Advanced clinical formation for students with prior CPE experience.
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Focus Area
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Advanced pastoral assessment
Crisis intervention
Family systems
Interdisciplinary leadership
Complex spiritual care
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Chaplain Residency Programs
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Intensive immersive training for chaplains preparing for professional certification and institutional ministry.
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Supervisory Academy
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An advanced leadership development program for:
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Certified chaplains
CPE educators
Spiritual care leaders
Clinical supervisors
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Specialized Training Programs
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Potential specialty tracks:
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Healthcare Chaplaincy
Hospice and Palliative Care
Mental Health Chaplaincy
Trauma and Crisis Care
Pediatric Spiritual Care
Community-Based Chaplaincy
Faith and Public Health