Graduate Certificate in Level II Clinical Pastoral Education Where Christology and Chaplaincy Meet
Develop Your Ministry Skills with a Graduate Certificate in Level II Clinical Pastoral Education
If you’ve already completed Level I Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training and are ready to deepen your chaplaincy preparation, Liberty University’s online Graduate Certificate in Level II Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) can offer the next step. This program is designed to help you enhance your pastoral care skills while continuing to build a biblical foundation for ministering in diverse and challenging environments. Whether you serve in hospitals, correctional facilities, the military, or community chaplaincy, this certificate provides opportunities to develop a more nuanced and Christ-centered approach to spiritual care.
Through this program, you can participate in supervised learning experiences that prioritize spiritual formation, theological reflection, and interpersonal development. The curriculum is shaped with attention to real-world challenges chaplains face today. You can expect coursework that supports personal growth and professional awareness in a wide range of ministry contexts.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Graduate Certificate in Level II Clinical Pastoral Education.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
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Why Choose Liberty’s Clinical Pastoral Education Online Program?
Liberty University’s commitment to academic excellence and biblical fidelity makes it a strong choice for chaplains looking to grow in spiritual maturity and pastoral effectiveness. Our Level II CPE certificate is taught from a Christocentric perspective, emphasizing compassionate care rooted in Scripture and guided by the Holy Spirit. This focus on evangelical theology can inform how you engage with both individuals and institutions across pluralistic and sometimes secular settings.
In addition to theological grounding, you can benefit from Liberty’s experience in delivering online education tailored to adult learners. With guidance from experienced CPE supervisors and educators, you can refine your pastoral identity and gain deeper insight into the emotional, ethical, and spiritual needs of those you serve.
What Will You Study in Our Online Clinical Pastoral Education Program?
The Graduate Certificate in Level II Clinical Pastoral Education provides you with a biblical approach to chaplaincy ministry while advancing your training through the units of Level II CPE. To begin this certificate, you must first complete Level I CPE. This next step deepens your preparation by helping you apply a Christ-centered framework to the practice of spiritual care in increasingly complex ministry contexts.
In this program, you’ll focus on developing advanced skills in communication, relational dynamics, and administrative functions pertaining to chaplaincy roles. Through supervised group and individual learning, you can gain a more refined understanding of how to offer pastoral support in pluralistic and secular environments without compromising your evangelical foundation. The program emphasizes accelerated development in Clinical Pastoral Care outcomes and encourages theological reflection informed by Scripture and the Holy Spirit. By the end of this training, you can be better equipped to apply core principles of Clinical Pastoral Education in real-world chaplaincy settings.
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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for PACO courses or courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
| Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time | $410/Credit |
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| Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time | $290/Credit |
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for part-time graduate and postgraduate divinity courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder *
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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