Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) was conceived by Dr. Richard C Cabot as a method of learning pastoral practice under supervision in a clinical setting. The Rev. Anton Boisen enlarged the concept to include a case study method of theological inquiry – a study of the person as a “living human document.”
As CPE developed, it was expanded by other CPE leaders to integrate into pastoral practice knowledge of medicine, psychology and behavioural sciences. Today many supervisors emphasize the importance of pastoral relationships being formed through an integration of personal history, behavioural theory and method, and spiritual development.
Three batches of the course is held during the year
| Batch | Periodicity of the course | Last date of submission of application | Date of Interview |
| 1st Batch | 15th Jan 2025 to 15th Apr 2025 | 15th Dec 2024 | 6th Jan 2025 |
| 2nd Batch | 1st Jun 2025 to 1st Sept 2025 | 15th May 2025 | 20th May 2025 |
| 3rd Batch | 15th Sept 2025 to 15th Dec 2025 | 15th Aug 2025 | 1St Sep 2025 |
| 4th Batch | 15th Jan 2026 to 15th Apr 2026 | 15th Dec 2025 | 5th Jan 2026 |
| Number of seats | 6 | ||
| Age limit | Below 60 years | ||
| Required qualification | B.TH / B.D or M. Div. Degree from any university/college, or any bachelor degree in any subject from any regular university.
Both male and female candidates should have completed two years in professional pastoral ministry. |
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| Medium of instruction | English | ||
| Health status | To be medically fit | ||
| Course fee | Rs.4000/- (Four Thousand Only)
There is no accommodation on campus for CPE students. |
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Address:
The Program Coordinator,
Patient Counselling Department,
Bangalore Baptist Hospital
Bellary Road, Hebbal,
Bangalore-560024.
Tel: +91-09886090852 / 09945165362