Chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Education

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

Participant at conference

3rd Annual Moral Leadership Symposium: Guarding the Soul of the Organization

February 22-25, 2027

Empowering chaplains across military, healthcare, and education sectors to lead with integrity. Explore how UIW’s clinical training and Moral Leadership Symposium cultivate ethical, compassionate ministry.

  • Hear from retired Surgeon General and retired Chief of Chaplains
  • Build your community with chaplains and caregivers
  • Strengthen your leadership and learn to lead with courage
  • Earn Continuing Education Credits (CEC)

Event Details and Registration

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.

Read FAQs

 

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