Clinical Pastoral Education Program at Fairhavens Christian Home

Clinical Pastoral Education Program at Fairhavens Christian Home is a specialized training program located in Decatur, Iowa. The program provides Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), a form of professional education for ministry that combines theological reflection with supervised hands-on ministry in a healthcare or residential care setting. CPE programs are typically accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and serve chaplains, seminary students, and other ministry professionals.

No specific program offerings are listed in available IPEDS data for this site. Clinical Pastoral Education programs of this type typically offer unit-based training in pastoral care, spiritual counseling, and interfaith ministry within a long-term care or Christian residential community setting.

Decatur is a small city in Decatur County in southern Iowa. Fairhavens Christian Home provides a care facility context within which students engage in supervised pastoral ministry, integrating theological education with direct service to residents in a faith-based residential setting.