Chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Education

UIW Center for Chaplaincy Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) curriculum, unit pathways and clinical placement guidelines. 

Participant at conference

Registration and Sessions

Registration
Opens Oct. 1, 2026

The Moral Leadership Symposium is an excellent annual joint education opportunity. Participants can earn up to 32 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) while engaging in networking, deep conversations, and acquiring new knowledge and skills. Cost: Free (Spaces are limited)

Daily breakfast and lunch will be available.

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Schedule at a Glance
A four-day gathering for chaplains on the vocation of moral leadership, with keynotes, panels, and hands-on breakouts.

Day 1: Feb 22: Foundations of Moral Guardianship
Day 2: Feb 23: The Chaplain’s Soul: mental health, self-care, and sustainable ministry
Day 3: Feb 24: Moral Courage in High-Pressure Environments
Day 4: Feb 25: From Insight to Action: next steps in moral leadership, plus a Job Resource Fair

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How to Apply

  1. Submit CPE Application
  2. Complete an interview with PAG
  3. Upon acceptance, register for CPE Unit 1

For more information, contact the Center for Chaplaincy.

Student Interest Form

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ provides details for the CPE program, including CHRISTUS residency requirements, clinical placement guidelines, educational pathways, and instructional methods.

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Certified Educator

Dr. Bryant Casteel, MDiv, MFT, DMin

Executive Director for the Center for Chaplaincy

ACPE Certified Educator-NF

Email: bcasteel@uiwtx.edu

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Participants

Earn CPE Units

  • Unit 1: L1A – The Chaplain as an Individual
  • Unit 2: L1B – The Chaplain as Theological Scholar
  • Unit 3: L2A – The Chaplain as Pastoral Counselor
  • Unit 4: L2A – The Chaplain as a Moral Leader
See Descriptions

Meet our Leadership

Professional Advisory Group and Professional Advisory Board Members

See Directory

Center for Chaplaincy

Office: 4th Floor, Administration Building (AD)

Phone: (210) 829-3980
Email: chaplaincy@uiwtx.edu