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.
2023 – 2024 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 21, 2023 – Saturday, August 17, 2024
- 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 2023
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: $35,500
- 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
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 5, 2023-Saturday, August 12, 2023
- Tuition: $400 per unit
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Prerequisites:
- Completed ACPE application
- Completion of at least one year seminary
- Screening interview by ACPE supervisor
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