Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education – Level II
Strengthen Your Chaplaincy Calling with Advanced CPE Training
You’ve already taken the first steps in Clinical Pastoral Education – now it’s time to move forward. Liberty University’s Graduate Certificate in Level II Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is designed to help you build on your foundation and strengthen your skills for ministry in a wide range of chaplaincy settings.
Whether you’re serving in a hospital, the military, a correctional facility, or a corporate environment, this certificate can help you develop deeper insight into Christ-centered care. You’ll have the opportunity to grow in spiritual leadership, relational understanding, and clinical practice – all while staying rooted in a biblical worldview.
If you’re passionate about serving others through chaplaincy and are ready for the next level of training, this program offers an exciting opportunity to refine your approach and expand your impact.
This certificate is designed for students who have already completed foundational CPE training and are ready for more advanced preparation.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our Graduate CPE Certificate
Christ-Centered Chaplaincy Training
Grow as a spiritual caregiver through a program that places Scripture and the Gospel at the heart of your chaplain ministry. You’ll study how to offer compassionate, biblically grounded care in settings where people may come from a wide range of faith backgrounds or none at all.
Real-World Ministry Application
Apply what you’re learning in actual chaplaincy settings as part of your advanced Clinical Pastoral Education experience. Through supervised ministry and practical feedback, you can take meaningful steps toward mastery of chaplain care outcomes in both secular and faith-based environments.
Intensive Learning Experience
Participate in training designed to sharpen your pastoral skills and deepen your self-awareness as a ministry leader. These intensives foster meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students while encouraging group-based studying and reflection.
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Graduate Certificate in CPE?
In this graduate certificate program, you can work to complete 2 advanced units of Clinical Pastoral Education that build on your prior CPE experience. You’ll explore how to offer Christ-centered care in complex ministry environments and how to integrate biblical principles with clinical practices.
You can also dive into interpersonal communication, theological reflection, and leadership development – key areas for chaplains who want to serve with excellence. Group work, hands-on supervision, and reflection are central components of this experience, helping you refine both your mindset and ministry approach.
Required Level II CPE Courses
- CPED 633 – Clinical Pastoral Education Unit 3
- CPED 634 – Clinical Pastoral Education Unit 4
Certificate Information
- This program falls under the Liberty Theological Seminary
- View the Certificate Completion Plan (coming soon)
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Graduate Certificate in Level II Clinical Pastoral Education?
Advance Your Calling with Purpose
You’ve already completed foundational CPE units. This program is designed to help you go deeper in your training and expand your ministry reach. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills or prepare for broader chaplain roles, this certificate can support your next steps.
Experience Faith-Based, Practical Training
You’ll engage in a unique blend of theological learning and real-world practice that reflects Liberty’s commitment to Christ-centered education. Our focus on Scripture and spiritual formation can help prepare you to serve effectively in secular and pluralistic chaplaincy environments.
Learn in a Supportive Community
This program brings you into a community of fellow chaplaincy students and faculty who share your passion for ministry. Intensives create space for deep learning, personal growth, and collaborative feedback. In these shared experiences, you can form lasting relationships that support your calling and enrich your journey.
Train at One of the Nation's Premier Christian Campuses
As a residential student, you’ll have access to Liberty’s beautiful campus in Lynchburg, Virginia – home to world-class facilities like the Jerry Falwell Library, state-of-the-art academic buildings, and spaces dedicated to spiritual growth. You can be part of a vibrant community where faith, learning, and leadership development come together.
Admissions
How Do You Become a CPE Level II Certificate Student?
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)
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