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Book SynopsisThis book presents a history of the CPE movement from precursors in educational reform to its development into the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) until 1990. Readers will understand issues, choices, and dynamics of how CPE evolved, and appreciate how CPE has lived its mantra, trust the process. The book also engages the reader to reflect upon his or her own understanding of theological education. Built upon a foundation of educational reform, CPE has provided supervised clinical experience as a means to enhance understanding, skills, and personal and interpersonal growth. CPE moved from a simple value of care toward a value of professional competence while seeking to institutionally guarantee consistent quality education. Early leaders of the unified ACPE focused upon internal development and professional excellence. The next generation invested in interorganizational cooperation and reclaiming concern for public issues.
Trade ReviewStephen King's extensive historical research and critical perspectives of the Clinical Pastoral Education movement is a major contribution to our understanding the development of theological education for ministry. It is a must for every pastoral care library, theological educator, and serious student of Clinical Pastoral Education. -- Rev. James Corrigan, Chair Pacific Region, ACPE
Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Precursors to and Context of the Clinical Pastoral Education Movement Chapter 3 Changing Values and Attitudes through Institutionalization: Personalities Chapter 4 Changing Values and Attitudes through Institutionalization: Organizational Structuring Chapter 5 The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education: Intraorganizational Process Chapter 6 The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education: Moving Beyond Internal Organizational Processes Part 7 Concluding Thoughts: An Ideal Type Based upon a History of CPE Part 8 Bibliography Part 9 Index Part 10 About the Author
