Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Summer Intensive Program

Program Overview: A full-time, 12-week, one-unit CPE program offered from early June to August for seminarians and qualified persons exploring ministry options.

Duration: Early June to August (12 weeks, 1 unit)

Program Goals & Target Audience

Intended For:

• Seminarians
• Other qualified persons (lay and ordained) looking to:
  • Explore future ministry options
  • Hone ministry skills
  • Prepare for a CPE residency

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or other professional designation (such as RN) required
• Sufficient theological background required

Experience Requirements

• Faith group or community leadership experience expected

Work Authorization

• Visa Sponsorship: Mercy does NOT provide visa sponsorship
• All applicants must be fully authorized to work and/or study in their chosen jurisdiction when applying

Compensation & Benefits

• Stipend: Unfortunately, not available at this time
• Benefits: Not available at this time

Tuition & Fees

• Holding Fee: $100 non-refundable (applied to tuition later)
• Tuition: $650 per unit
• Application Fee: $50 non-refundable
• Payment Plans: May be arranged in advance with program coordinator and faculty approval

Program Locations

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

Contact Information

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 417-820-2770

Application Process

1. Submit Application: Complete application form and submit with required materials
2. Application Fee: Pay non-refundable $50 application fee
3. Review Timeline: Applications accepted year-round and considered in order received
4. Holding Fee: Upon selection, place $100 non-refundable holding fee (applied to tuition)
5. Program Enrollment: Program closes when full

Application Requirements

• Application form
• Bachelor's degree or professional designation documentation (RN, etc.)
• Evidence of sufficient theological background
• Documentation of faith group or community leadership experience
• Work authorization verification for chosen jurisdiction

Fees

• Application Fee: $50 (non-refundable)
• Holding Fee: $100 (non-refundable, applied to tuition after selection)

Timeline

• Applications accepted year-round
• Considered in order received
• Program closes when full
• Intended start: Early June