Partnership for Professional Practice

Where work and purpose meet.

The Partnership for Professional Practice (PPP) brings together programs of the University of Divinity, designed to equip practitioners in professional and pastoral contexts. These programs are offered as part of the University of Divinity's commitment to serve the collegiate community. All courses can be undertaken by students enrolled at any of the colleges of the University.
The Partnership of Professional Practice (PPP) brings together two important programs of the University of Divinity, designed to equip practitioners for professional and pastoral settings. These programs are offered as part of the University’s courses, hosted by Whitley College and can be undertaken by students enrolled through any of its colleges.

Professional Supervision

The University of Divinity is committed to the training and equipping of excellent professional supervisors. The university welcomes practitioners and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Professional Supervision program trains experienced practitioners to respond to the growing need for professional supervision in the areas of chaplaincy, health, education, ministry, spiritual direction, well-being and spiritual care, and other people-focused professions. The program promotes reflective, reflexive engagement, working personally, systematically, contextually and spiritually in relation to role, purpose and mature ethical praxis. Pathways into further study are designed within the Partnership for Professional Practice.

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Clinical Pastoral Education

The Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program is designed for those serving in ministry, chaplaincy, education, health, or spiritual direction. Through guided practice and reflection, students engage deeply with the art of pastoral care in real-world settings. The program develops spiritual and professional maturity, strengthening the capacity to offer compassionate, ethical, and contextually aware care.
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Your learning. Your path. Your home college.

Delivered through the Partnership for Professional Practice and hosted by Whitley College, these programs can be studied through any of the University of Divinity colleges, enabling you to stay connected with your home college while you study.