The St. Louis Cluster is a member of the
Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)
1549 Clairmont Rd. Suite 103
Decatur, GA  30033-4635
(404) 320-1472

Since 1972, the St. Louis Cluster, ACPE has provided persons with a culturally rich, diverse and unified context for Clinical Pastoral Education and Supervisory Education. The uniqueness of the St. Louis Cluster lies in its very diverse clinical settings for learning and its ongoing relationship with major St. Louis seminaries: Eden Theological Seminary (United Church of Christ), Aquinas Institute of Theology (Roman Catholic), Concordia Seminary (Missouri Synod Lutheran) and Urshan Graduate School of Theology (United Pentecostal Church). The St. Louis Cluster centers are accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc.

Residency CPE

A full-time program of in-depth learning through long-term clinical placement, contractual supervision and professional development. Stipend.

The long-term care track runs 9 months (September to May). All inquiries, applications and fees should be forwarded to Jeff Scheer, CPE Supervisor, Lutheran Senior Services. Click here for complete mailing address, contact information and for additional program information.

The acute-care track runs 12 months (September to August). All inquiries, applications and fees should be forwarded to Cristina Stevens, Admissions Officer, St. Louis Cluster. Click here for complete mailing address and contact information. For additional program information, go to Cluster Programs & Application Process or use the navigation bar at the left to access a particular center of interest.

Summer CPE

An intensive full-time, 11 week program for persons who are able to immerse themselves in learning through the clinical method. Offered late May through mid-August.  Inquiries, applications and fees should be forwarded to the supervisor of your preferred center. See Cluster Programs & Application Process for further program details and supervisor contact information.

Extended CPE

For persons able to make a part-time commitment. Individual centers and Community-Based CPE offer these units regularly, usually beginning in the Fall or Spring. Winter units may also be available. Please forward any inquiries, completed applications and fees to the supervisor of the center which offers the program. See Cluster Programs & Application Process for additional program information and supervisor contact details.