Certification Commission Policy and Procedure Manual

(Practical application: Is the theory able to be applied in the real world setting of CPE? Does this seem realistic
in the context of your experience with CPE Students?)
b) articulation of “why (e.g., constructing a theoretical case for narrative
theology approach to supervision) rather than elaboration of the “what (i.e.,
narrating a students spiritual journey in a CPE unit)
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(Does the writer answer the "why?" of supervision instead of describing the "how" of supervision.)
d) Content -- Each paper should describe a position, illustrating mastery
and critical use of relevant literature.
C. Theological position paper – demonstrates theological acumen as
it
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1. relates to the supervisory task:
a) Describes how the Candidate understands persons as creatures of God 1 2 3 4 5
b) And how that that understanding informs supervision 1 2 3 4 5
2. Develops how the Candidate thinks theologically
a) about interpersonal relationships, 1 2 3 4 5
b) human suffering 1 2 3 4 5
c) and relationship with the transcendent 1 2 3 4 5
d) Documents what theologian or theological resources inform the
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theological stance
3. States how the Candidate understands the interplay between the 1 2 3 4 5
Candidates cultural context and theological formation
D. Personality theory paper -- demonstrates understanding of a
1. personality theory as it informs supervisory practice: 1 2 3 4 5
Guiding Questions: Do the central themes of the paper resonate logically?
Does the author demonstrate an awareness of the interrelationships of
various disciplines? Do the papers show an awareness of the larger arena
of the behavioral sciences?
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2. Documents which personality theories/theorists enhance the Candidates understanding of
a) human nature 1 2 3 4 5
b) and development 1 2 3 4 5
(Is there a central personality theory or theorist that enhances the
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understanding of human nature and development?)
3. Describes how these theories inform supervisory practices such as:
a) assessment 1 2 3 4 5
b) goals 1 2 3 4 5
c) interventions 1 2 3 4 5
(ie. Does that theory inform their supervisory process, assessments, goals, interventions?)
4. Describes how the Candidates personality theory is consistent with the
Candidates theological understanding of persons: (Is the personality
theory consistent with the theological position?)
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