Clinical Pastoral Education 
at SECC

We are proud to offer an ACPE-certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program in collaboration with the Center for Integrative Pastoral Practice and the United Methodist Church.
This CPE program is specifically designed for pastors and campus chaplains. It features an in-parish CPE unit, allowing you to complete your clinical hours by visiting church members or engaging with university students, faculty, and staff.

ACPE-Certified Program at SECC

Two 6-Month Extended Units Available Annually

One Unit of CPE specifically for Pastors and Campus Chaplains

Class Details

  • Dates: October 13, 2024 – March 23, 2025
  • Format: Zoom and limited in-person classes
  • Schedule: One group session per week
  • Certification: ACPE Certified
  • Cost: $3,500 + $50 application fee (funding available)

What to Expect

  • Develop Essential Skills for Pastoral Care
  • Spiritual Formation and Integration
  • Enhanced Self and Interpersonal Awareness
  • Effective Spiritual Care Interventions
  • Ongoing Professional Development

Our Educator

Keith W. Wakefield, a Seventh-day Adventist licensed minister and an ACPE Certified Educator, lives with his wife and young son in Southern California, where the coastal breeze and waves' whispers reflect endless possibilities.
His journey spans faith, academia, and service, dedicating countless hours at patients' bedsides and in classrooms to foster deep listening skills and meaningful connections. Keith's work extends from bustling hospital halls to serene hospice sanctuaries, easing human suffering with compassion.
Beyond this work, he crafts documentaries and publications exploring the human spirit and spiritual care, bridging faith and empathy.
keithwakefield.me

To participate, please follow these steps:

1
Register under the United Methodist Church using the link provided below.

Register Here

2
Begin the application process for our specific CPE program by completing the application below.

Complete Application Here