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.
2019 – 2020 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: August 26, 2019 – August 22, 2020
- Stipend: $32,000 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 preferred
- Master of Divinity degree or equivalent (completed or in process)
- On-site interview with CPE screening committee
- Application review begins: January 2019
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
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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: Monday, October 7, 2019 – Saturday, February 22, 2020
- 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
- Application review begins: July 2019
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: June 3, 2019 – August 10, 2019
- Stipend: Stipend available; meals for overnight on-call
- 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 2019
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