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CHRISTUS Spohn spiritual care department — Application Process for CPE Residency
Application Process
As a program of education for pastoral ministry, CHRISTUS Spohn welcomes applications from individuals who have a sense of call to ministry, considerable religious formation and theological education, and a desire to learn. No person shall be denied admission because of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, faith group, ordination status, national origin, physical disability, or socio-economic status.
Admission Criteria
Applicants will be considered for acceptance into a program on the basis of the following criteria:
- They have the personal maturity to be able to function responsibly and professionally in a ministry setting.
- They have sufficient faith maturity to be supportive of persons desiring spiritual care.
- They have the spiritual, emotional and physical stamina to safely manage the demands of the clinical setting and the intense learning.
- They are able and willing to engage in an interactive and collaborative educational program comprised primarily of graduate level students who come from diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
- They can articulate specific learning goals for the program they are applying to enter.
Educational Requirements for CPE Residency:
- Bachelor’s (required), Master of Divinity or Master in Theology, preferred.
- Letters of reference or endorsement from one’s church or denomination
- Minimum one year experience in ministry
- A previous unit of CPE strongly encouraged (ACPE or NACC accredited)
- One year commitment to CHRISTUS Spohn for the duration of the CPE residency program
Application Process
If you are interested in applying for the CPE Residency, you may first contact the Manager of CPE. After an initial conversation, we will send you the application packet.
Objectives of Clinical Pastoral Education Programs - pdf
CHRISTUS Spohn CPE Residency Program 2009/2010 Requirements - pdf
You then may be invited to submit your application to Pam McDonald, our HR specialist.
Nina Campos
Recruiter
CHRISTUS Spohn Health System
716 Ayers
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Email: nina.campos@christushealth.org
Make sure that the ACPE application form is fully completed and accompanied by ALL the required written responses and documentation. Include the application fee of $50.00 in your application packet.
Pam then will contact you for a first screening interview. After that we will get back to you and if you meet the qualifications we would invite you for a personal interview with the supervisor and the interview committee. We also offer a tour of the hospital before or after the interview. We will contact you soon after that interview with our decision.
(Note: If a person is applying beyond an initial unit of CPE, all their final evaluations(s) and that of their supervisor(s) must be included as well as a Verbatim.)
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