Clinical Pastoral Education Programs

This is a full-time, 12-month, three-unit CPE program offered from early September to late August. It's intended for anyone looking to:

• Attain professional board-certification as a chaplain
• Enter our Educator CPE program
• Serve as a faith community spiritual care specialist

Prerequisites:

• Education: Preference will be given to students who have at least 36 hours of theological education toward a master's degree. We may also consider applicants who have an equivalent combination of mentoring and experience according to their faith tradition which meets the standards for board certification.
• Experience: Students must have one prequalifying CPE Unit (ACPE preferred).
• Work Residency: Mercy doesn't provide visa sponsorship for our CPE program. All applicants must be fully authorized to work and/or study in their chosen jurisdiction when they apply.
• Stipend and Benefits: CPE residents will receive a stipend and benefits. They're considered Mercy caregivers for the time they're enrolled in the program.

Tuition:

Once selected for the program, you'll need to place a $100 non-refundable holding fee, which will later be deducted from your tuition. Tuition is $650 and is payable at the beginning of your respective unit. Financial payment plans may be worked out in advance with approval from the CPE program coordinator and faculty.

Additional Info:

Clinical responsibilities will continue between units and over holidays. Residents will accrue paid time off (PTO), which can be applied toward holidays, sick days and vacations.

Applications are accepted year-round and will be considered in the order in which they're received. Interviews begin in January. Programs close when they're full. The application fee is $50 and is non-refundable.

This is a full-time, 12-week, one-unit CPE program offered from early June to August. It's intended for seminarians or other qualified persons (lay and ordained) looking to:

• Explore future ministry options
• Hone their ministry skills
• Prepare for a CPE residency

Prerequisites:

• Education: A bachelor's degree or other professional designation, such as RN, with sufficient theological background is required for the program.
• Experience: Faith group or community leadership experience is expected.
• Work Residency: Mercy doesn't provide visa sponsorship for our CPE program. All applicants must be fully authorized to work and/or study in their chosen jurisdiction when they apply.
• Stipend and Benefits: Unfortunately, we can't offer a stipend or benefits at this time.

Tuition:

Once selected for the program, you'll need to place a $100 non-refundable holding fee, which will later be deducted from your tuition. Tuition is $650 and is payable at the beginning of your respective unit. Financial payment plans may be worked out in advance with approval from the CPE program coordinator and faculty.

Additional Information:

Clinical hours are available through Mercy hospitals in Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas.

Applications are accepted year-round and will be considered in the order in which they're received. Programs close when they're full. The application fee is $50 and is non-refundable. 

In this part-time, one-unit CPE program, students arrange for their own clinical placement, with approval from the CPE educator, outside of Mercy facilities. This program is primarily for people with other commitments which don't allow them to complete clinical hours at a Mercy hospital.
 

Prerequisites:

• Education: A bachelor's degree or other professional designation, such as RN, with sufficient theological background is required for the program.
• Experience: Faith group or community leadership experience is expected.
• Work Residency: Mercy doesn't provide visa sponsorship for our CPE program. All applicants must be fully authorized to work and/or study in their chosen jurisdiction when they apply.
• Stipend and Benefits: Unfortunately, we can't offer a stipend or benefits at this time.

Tuition:

Once selected for the program, you'll need to place a $500 non-refundable holding fee, which will later be deducted from your tuition. Tuition is $3,500 and is payable at the beginning of your respective unit. Financial payment plans may be worked out in advance with approval from the CPE program coordinator and faculty.

Additional Information:

Applications are accepted year-round and will be considered in the order in which they're received. Programs close when they're full. The application fee is $50 and is non-refundable.

This part-time, five-month program is for CPE interns serving at institutions within Mercy. This program is primarily for people with other commitments which don't allow them to enroll in full-time CPE.
 

Prerequisites:

• Education: A bachelor's degree or other professional designation, such as RN, with sufficient theological background is required for the program.
• Experience: Faith group or community leadership experience is expected.
• Work Residency: Mercy doesn't provide visa sponsorship for our CPE program. All applicants must be fully authorized to work and/or study in their chosen jurisdiction when they apply.
• Stipend and Benefits: Unfortunately, we can't offer a stipend or benefits at this time.

Tuition:

Once selected for the program, you'll need to place a $100 non-refundable holding fee, which will later be deducted from your tuition. Tuition is $650 and is payable at the beginning of your respective unit. Financial payment plans may be worked out in advance with approval from the CPE program coordinator and faculty.

Additional Information:

Applications are accepted year-round and will be considered in the order in which they're received. Programs close when they're full. The application fee is $50 and is non-refundable.