Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the Methodist Health System CPE program
Methodist Health System currently offers resident and internship opportunities
for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), Level I/Level II and Supervisory.
More information about the ACPE Admission Policy can be located
here. Additionally, please review the documents on the Application Process
here to complete your application.
2025 – 2026 Residency - Full Time
The year-long Clinical Pastoral Education residency challenges CPE students
to integrate theological studies with hands-on ministry experience. This
program accepts first and second-year residents.
- Dates: Monday, August 25, 2025 – Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Stipend: $42,000 for first-year and second-year residents
- Benefits: Medical insurance, dental insurance, PTO (paid time off), meal tickets
- Tuition: $400 per unit
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Prerequisites:
- Completed ACPE application
- Successful completion of one unit of CPE required
- Master of Divinity degree or equivalent (completed or in process)
- On-site interview with CPE screening committee
- Application review begins: January 2025
Certified Educator Candidate - Full Time
This residency is designed for the student seeking certification by ACPE
as a CPE supervisor.
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Dates: Availability of the Supervisory Education Residency is subject to the
position being vacant. - Stipend: $35,500
- Tuition: $400 per unit
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Prerequisites:
- Completed ACPE application
- Successful completion of one year of CPE
- Master of Divinity degree required
- On-site interview with CPE screening committee
Extended Internship - Part Time
This part-time internship (two days per week maximum) is designed for ministers
interested in continuing education and vocational enhancement.
- Dates: TBA
- Stipend: Stipend available
- Tuition: $400
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Prerequisites:
- Completed ACPE application
- Screening interview by ACPE supervisor (at Methodist when possible)
- Open to clergy and/or other laypersons
Summer Internship 2025
This full-time internship provides an introduction to pastoral care, pastoral
identity, and hospital ministry for seminary students, local ministers,
and lay ministers.
- Dates: Monday, June 2, 2025 - Saturday, August 9, 2025
- Tuition: $400 per unit
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Prerequisites:
- Completed ACPE application
- Completion of at least one year seminary
- Screening interview by ACPE supervisor
- Application review begins: January 2025
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CPE program application forms.
For additional information, contact:
Elaine Cannon, CPE Coordinator
Pastoral Services Department, Methodist Charlton Medical Center
3500 Wheatland Rd, Dallas, Texas 75237
(214) 947-7671
elainecannon@mhd.com
Rev. Willacin Precious Gholston, Certified Educator
Methodist Health System
3500 W. Wheatland Road, Dallas, Texas 75237