Graduate Certificate in Level II Clinical Pastoral Education
Take the Next Step in Christ-Centered Clinical Ministry Training with Liberty’s Level II Graduate Certificate in CPE
If you’ve already completed your foundational Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and want to grow in your role as a spiritual caregiver, Liberty University’s Graduate Certificate in Level II Clinical Pastoral Education offers a valuable next step. This program is designed as continuing education for chaplains and ministry professionals who want to stay current in pastoral care practices while remaining anchored in biblical theology.
Through advanced CPE units, you’ll engage in rigorous reflection, supervised ministry, and peer collaboration, all while applying the latest strategies in pastoral counseling, spiritual assessment, and leadership development. This certificate can be ideal for those seeking to maintain certification readiness or to sharpen their ministerial approach in hospitals, correctional facilities, the military, and other diverse settings.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Be mentored by professors who are not only academically accomplished but also published experts in chaplaincy, theology, and pastoral care.
- Liberty University has regional accreditation from SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is one of the world’s largest accredited schools for religious studies and ministerial training.
What Will You Study?
- Advanced strategies for Christ-centered care in clinical and secular settings
- Interpersonal dynamics and group development tools for chaplaincy teams
- Practical models of spiritual assessment and theological reflection
- Supervised ministry engagement with structured feedback and evaluation
- Tools to enhance personal pastoral identity and leadership presence
Potential Career Options for Graduates of the CPE Certificate – Level II
- Associate chaplain
- Chaplain assistant
- Chaplain resident
- Hospice chaplain*
- Hospital chaplain*
- Pastor
- Spiritual care coordinator
*Additional CPE units and certification may be required for this role.
Facilities and Resources Available to Students in the CPE Graduate Certificate Program
- Access a $1 million collection of rare books and Bibles in the Scriptorium, housed within the Freedom Tower and made possible by the Rawlings family.
- Study at a school that is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and known for its commitment to conservative evangelical values.
- Study under faculty with advanced degrees and professional experience in clinical chaplaincy, pastoral theology, and counseling. Our instructors blend academic excellence with real-world ministry insight.
- Study in our 17-story Freedom Tower, home to high-tech facilities like an immersive classroom with 7 synchronized projectors, a homiletics teaching lab, and virtual collaboration tools.
Admission Requirements for Our Level II CPE Graduate Certificate Program
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Confirmation of having completed 2 units of Level 1 CPE (either through LU or ACPE transcript)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jan 19, 2026
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
