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Program Schedule

Clinical Pastoral Education Schedule

Extended Unit (22-25 weeks and 16-20 hours per week)
Part-Time Unit starts early/mid-October
Part-Time Unit ends late March/Early April

  • Applications accepted on a rolling basis
  • Application review completed by September 15 or earlier
  • Acceptance letters sent out usually 2-4 weeks after interview 

Summer
Full-Time Unit starts early June
Full-Time Unit ends early August

  • Applications accepted from on a rolling basis
  • Application review completed by April 5 or earlier
  • Acceptance letters sent out usually 2-4 weeks after interview

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/spiritual 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