Our Program

• Education: Graduate theological degree (Master of Divinity; may be theology, religious studies, pastoral ministry, pastoral studies, spirituality if accepted by certifying body). If a person has not yet completed such a degree when beginning a residency it is understood that (s)he would be able to be certified within 24 months of completing the residency.
• Experience: Pastoral experience. Successful completion of one previous CPE unit.
• Skills and knowledge: appropriate to, and sufficient for, expectations and realities of the program. Evidenced in application materials, interview, and references.

Stipend and benefits:

CPE Residents receive a stipend and benefits. They are Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Associates for the time that they are in the program.

$150 per CPE unit, payable at the beginning of the respective unit, unless financial payment plan is worked out in advance with ACPE Certified Educator.

Calendar:

Limited group work on breaks between CPE units and around holidays, but clinical responsibilities continue.

Applications:

are accepted after October 1 of the previous year. Application deadline: when program is full. No application fee.

Certification:

consult www.nacc.org or www.professionalchaplains.org for chaplain board certification requirements. Consult www.acpe.edu for certified educator training process and requirements.