Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Level I and Level II

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

	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 or 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; Master of Divinity or master equivalent	Pursuing seminary degree	lay minister, pastor, high school diploma, college student
Stipend	$31,500 plus benefits	$3,000	$3,000
Tuition	$400 -- 1st Unit; $300 -- each successive unit	$400	$400 (on-site)

Application Fee $35

Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South 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 Texas Health 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 Texas Health Huguley should have a desire to work with others in an interfaith and interdisciplinary setting. Texas Health Huguley does not discriminate based upon race, gender, age, faith group, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical disability.