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.

2020 – 2021 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 24, 2020 – Saturday, August 21, 2021
• Stipend: $35,500 for first year and second year residents
• Benefits: Medical insurance, dental insurance, PTO (paid time off), meal tickets
• Tuition: $400 per unit
• Prerequisites:
  • Completed ACPE application
  • Successful completion of one unit of CPE preferred
  • Master of Divinity degree or equivalent (completed or in process)
  • On-site interview with CPE screening committee
• Application review begins: January 2020

Certified Educator Candidate – full time

This residency is designed for the student seeking certification by ACPE as a CPE supervisor.

• Dates: Availability of the Supervisory Education Residency is subject to the position being vacant.
• Stipend: $35,000
• Tuition: $400 per unit
• 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, currently not accepting applications

This part-time internship (two days per week maximum) is designed for ministers interested in continuing education and vocational enhancement.

• Dates: Monday, October 7, 2019 – Saturday, February 22, 2020
• Stipend: Stipend available
• Tuition: $400
• Prerequisites:
  • Completed ACPE application
  • Screening interview by ACPE supervisor (at Methodist when possible)
  • Open to clergy and/or other laypersons
• Application review begins: July 2019

Summer Internship, currently not accepting applications

This full-time internship provides an introduction to pastoral care, pastoral identity, and hospital ministry for seminary students, local ministers, and lay ministers.

• Dates: June 1, 2020 - August 8, 2020 (10-week program)
• Stipend: Stipend available; meals for overnight on-call
• Tuition: $400 per unit
• Prerequisites:
  • Completed ACPE application
  • Completion of at least one year seminary
  • Screening interview by ACPE supervisor
• Application review begins: January 2020

Click to access 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. Beatriz E. Pacheco, Certified Educator
Methodist Health System
1441 Beckley Ave, Dallas, Texas 75203
(214) 947-2470
beatrizpacheco@mhd.com

Rev. Willacin Precious Gholston, Certified Educator
Methodist Health System
3500 W. Wheatland Road, Dallas, Texas 75237
(214) 947-7671
willacingholston@mhd.com