Clinical Pastoral Education is a dynamic and creative program that uses the "action-reflection" method of learning.
Typical learning structure includes:
- A small interpersonal group
- Verbatim clinical presentations
- Didactic seminars
- Spiritual reflection
- Individual supervision
Preparation involves:
- Journaling
- Reading
- Meditation
- Articulation of one's spiritual journey
- Practicing pastoral care
Areas of focus
Pastoral Reflection - Reflecting on oneself as a person and pastor in relation to people in crisis - through feedback offered by the supervisor, peer group members; through the curriculum and written learning tools.
Pastoral Formation - Increasing awareness of one's pastoral identity through ministry provided in the clinical setting; integrating one's family history and Theological heritage with practical ministry.
Pastoral Competence - Developing ways to broaden one's ministry based on existing and newly learned skills and resources.
Pastoral Specialization - Ministering to persons facing end-of-life issues and trauma.
Discover the opportunities that await
YOU
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One Year
CPE Residency |
Full-Time Introductory
Summer CPE Unit |
Extended Introductory
Fall or Spring CPE Unit |
| Program Dates |
June -- June |
June -- August |
September -- January
January -- May |
| Hours |
Full-time 40 hrs/wk
+ on-call |
Full-time 40 hrs/wk + on-call |
Part-time 20 hrs/wk
+ on-call |
| Prerequisite |
One unit CPE preferred |
Pursuing seminary degree |
lay minister, pastor, high school diploma, college student |
| Stipend |
$25,000 plus benefits |
No stipend |
No stipend |
| Tuition |
$400 -- 1st Unit
$300 -- 2nd Unit
$200 -- 3rd & 4th Unit |
No tuition |
$400 (on-site)
$1500 (approved off-site clinical placement) |
Application Fee $35
HMMC is approved for Montgomery GI Bill veterans and other persons covered under this program.
A Typical Day
A typical day in CPE is a day of administration, self-reflection, peer consultation, theological reflection, didactics on various topics and patient visitation. You are assigned to a parish (clinical area) and meet regularly with a CPE Supervisor and professional chaplain regarding your ministry. Your pastoral ministry includes on-call, which you are responsible for every death, code, advance directives, etc.
Resources
A Guide for International Students interested in CPE in the United States
Who may participate?
CPE at Huguley is designed for people who are interested in:
- Learning about end-of-life issues
- Deepening their own spirituality and understanding of Theology
- Enhancing their pastoral care skills
- Increasing their understanding of medical ethics and related issues
- Improving their ability to process through reflection
- ministry to trauma
Persons interested in CPE at Huguley Memorial Medical Center should have a desire to work with others in an interfaith and interdisciplinary setting. Huguley Memorial Medical Center does not discriminate based upon race, gender, age, faith group, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical disability.
How to apply
Complete the following:
Standard ACPE application form (Word or Adobe PDF format)
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Form.
Submit completed forms.
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Chaplain Theodore Stewart
Director of Pastoral Care and CPE
ACPE Supervisor |
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