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Program
CPE Schedule
| Spring |
Half-Time Unit starts early October
Half-Time Unit ends early March
- Applications accepted through June 30
- Application review completed by July 15
- Acceptance letters sent out August 16
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| Summer |
Full-Time Unit starts early June
Full-Time Unit ends early August
- Applications accepted from January 1 through March 1
- Application review completed by March 15
- Decisions made by April 1
- Acceptance letters sent out May 16
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CPE Program Components
In addition to providing direct spiritual care to patients, families, and
staff, and sharing on-call responsibilities, the following are standard
components of a CPE unit:
- Direct Ministry: Students work with patients, families, and staff.
- On-Call Responsibilities: Students share 24-hour emergency response
throughout the hospital, including evenings and weekends.
- Peer Group Work: Students participate in verbatim seminars,
theological reflection, and interpersonal group meetings.
- Clinical Supervision: Students receive group and individual
supervision in all areas of training.
- Didactic Seminars: Presentations are offered on selected issues
relating to ministry and hospital chaplaincy.
- Reading and Papers: Students are expected to do supplemental
reading and prepare papers.
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