Key Documents
The By-Laws of the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy
Adopted April 9, 2025 by the Governing Council
The Standards of the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy
Approved by the Executive Chapter February 18, 2022 Adopted by the Governing Council March 20, 2022
CPSP Code of Professional Ethics and Principles for Processing Ethical Complaints
Approved by the Governing Council March 3, 2020
Manuals and Handbooks
Certification Manual
Approved by the Executive Chapter February 18, 2022
Adopted by the Governing Council March 20, 2022
Accreditation Manual
Approved by the Governing Council on March 14, 2021
Conveners’ Handbook
Adopted by the Executive Chapter January 22, 2021
CPSP Statement on the use of the BCCI® Common Qualifications and Competencies for Professional Chaplaincy
CPSP Statement on the use of the BCCI® Common Qualifications and Competencies for Professional Chaplaincy
The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy is a nationally recognized certification body that utilizes the BCCI® Common Qualifications and Competencies for Professional Chaplaincy. The attached crosswalk is provided to assist CPSP membership in understanding chaplain professional certification within the CPSP as part of the broader community of professional chaplain certifying organizations, and individuals seeking certification will find the BCCI® Competency Essay Writing Guide helpful.
CROSSWALK
The Association of Professional Chaplains’ BCCI® Common Qualifications and Competencies for Profession Chaplaincy and The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy: By-laws, Ethics, Standards, and the Certification Procedures Manual.