Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the Methodist Health System CPE program

Methodist Health System currently offers resident and internship opportunities for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), Level I/Level II and Supervisory.

More information about the ACPE Admission Policy can be located here. Additionally, please review the documents on the Application Process here to complete your application.

2025 – 2026 Residency - Full Time

The year-long Clinical Pastoral Education residency challenges CPE students to integrate theological studies with hands-on ministry experience. This program accepts first and second-year residents.

• Dates: Monday, August 25, 2025 – Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Stipend: $42,000 for first-year and second-year residents
• Benefits: Medical insurance, dental insurance, PTO (paid time off), meal tickets
• Tuition: $400 per unit
• Prerequisites:
  • Completed ACPE application
  • Successful completion of one unit of CPE required
  • Master of Divinity degree or equivalent (completed or in process)
  • On-site interview with CPE screening committee
• Application review begins: January 2025

Certified Educator Candidate - Full Time

This residency is designed for the student seeking certification by ACPE as a CPE supervisor.

• Dates: Availability of the Supervisory Education Residency is subject to the position being vacant.
• Stipend: $35,500
• Tuition: $400 per unit
• Prerequisites:
  • Completed ACPE application
  • Successful completion of one year of CPE
  • Master of Divinity degree required
  • On-site interview with CPE screening committee

Extended Internship - Part Time

This part-time internship (two days per week maximum) is designed for ministers interested in continuing education and vocational enhancement.

• Dates: TBA
• Stipend: Stipend available
• Tuition: $400
• Prerequisites:
  • Completed ACPE application
  • Screening interview by ACPE supervisor (at Methodist when possible)
  • Open to clergy and/or other laypersons

Summer Internship 2025

This full-time internship provides an introduction to pastoral care, pastoral identity, and hospital ministry for seminary students, local ministers, and lay ministers.

• Dates: Monday, June 2, 2025 - Saturday, August 9, 2025
• Tuition: $400 per unit
• Prerequisites:
  • Completed ACPE application
  • Completion of at least one year seminary
  • Screening interview by ACPE supervisor
• Application review begins: January 2025

Click to access CPE program application forms.

For additional information, contact:

Elaine Cannon, CPE Coordinator
Pastoral Services Department, Methodist Charlton Medical Center
3500 Wheatland Rd, Dallas, Texas 75237
(214) 947-7671
elainecannon@mhd.com

Rev. Willacin Precious Gholston, Certified Educator
Methodist Health System
3500 W. Wheatland Road, Dallas, Texas 75237
(214) 947-7671
willacingholston@mhd.com