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.