Buen Vivir CPE
Welcome to
Buen Vivir Clinical Pastoral Education
Buen Vivir CPE is an ACPE-accredited, online program offering graduate-level training in interfaith spiritual care.
We prepare students to provide compassionate support to people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
We recognize that each student’s journey is unique. Some of you may have taken CPE before, while for others, this may be your first experience. Buen Vivir CPE is here to support you. Whether you’re fulfilling a seminary requirement, enhancing your professional skills, advancing your career, or discerning if spiritual care is your calling.
Build on Your Strengths
We honor the compassion and life experiences you bring. Our program helps you deepen your skills and grow into the spiritual care provider you’re called to be.
Why Choose Buen Vivir CPE?
Gain hands-on training in settings like:
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Healthcare: Hospitals, hospices, palliative care, etc.
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Community Organizations: Congregations, shelters, nonprofits, etc.
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Specialized Ministries: Schools, mental health, military chaplaincy, disaster relief, etc.
Interfaith & Multilingual Focus
Courses are offered in English and Spanish, welcoming students from all faiths and cultures.
Flexible Online Learning
Our fully online format fits your life, combining accessibility with academic excellence.
Start Your Journey Today
Join Buen Vivir CPE and become a confident and skilled spiritual care provider.
CPE Level IA
“SELF-AWARENESS OF THE PERSON" (BEING)
Concentration:
Introduction to Spiritual Care
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CPE Level IB
"THE SPIRITUAL CAREGIVER AS THEOLOGIAN" (KNOWING) Concentration:
Foundations of Spiritual Care
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CPE Level IIA
"THE SPIRITUAL CAREGIVER" (HAVING)
Concentration:
Intermediate Spiritual Care
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CPE Level IIB
"THE INTEGRATED SPIRITUAL CAREGIVER" (DOING) Concentration:
Certificate in the Clinical Practice of Spiritual Care
About Buen Vivir CPE
The mission of Buen Vivir CPE is to provide a unique online interfaith CPE opportunity for non-traditional candidates (Spanish, English, and bilingual, to practice and serve underserved populations. We also aim to serve those who, because of geographic or educational limitations, might otherwise be denied the opportunity to participate in a CPE Program.
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(We do not have connections with the clinical placement sites; the students are responsible for finding their clinical practice).
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