Clinical Pastoral Education Residency

Saint Luke’s CPE residency is a year-long, full-time program designed for students who wish to deepen their pastoral skills, examine their vocational commitments, and achieve competence in pastoral care ministry.

Admission Requirements

Full-time limited appointment position providing spiritual care through full participation in ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education, fulfilling Saint Luke’s Health accredited ACPE CPE program requirement within a learning cohort. This position will allow the student to develop personal, professional, and pastoral competency in ministry. It is for anyone wanting to become a chaplain (military, hospital, prison, street, local congregation etc.) and a board-certified chaplain.  It is also for clergy, imams, priests, other religious and spiritual leaders.  

Saint Luke's Clinical Pastoral Education programs follow the standards and guidelines of the ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education, Inc. 

Requirements:

  • One unit of CPE indicating successful achievement of Level 1A outcomes.
  • Completed ACPE Application.
  • Master of Divinity, or graduate degree in religion, pastoral care or equivalent.
  • Onsite interview with CPE selection committee (preferred).
  • Salary: $39,700 plus employee benefits.

Dates: September to Aug. 31

Tuition: $500 per unit, with down payment of $200 at acceptance. 

Deadline: Applications are accepted and reviewed until all positions are filled.

Limited financial assistance is available by application after acceptance into a program. To request assistance, please complete the Ruth/Kolb Endowment Fund Application form on the application page.

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