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Clinical Pastoral Education

Baylor Scott & White Health - CPE North Texas

Clinical Pastoral Education is offered at Baylor University Medical Center – Dallas and Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth. Our program has trained more than 1,000 clergy of different faith traditions from numerous denominations and across the globe. The Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. accredits both programs.

Both programs offer residency, single units (Fall and Spring Extended, Summer Intensive), and a certified educator candidate program. Our residency and single units are structured in small groups and individual supervision, which are led by ACPE certified educators.

About the CPE BUMC Dallas Program

Clinical Pastoral Education at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC), part of Baylor Scott & White Health, was created in 1974 and serves the diverse downtown Dallas urban area. BUMC is a designated Trauma 1 hospital that exposes all students to crises. In addition, BUMC is within minutes from two seminaries, Dallas Theological Seminary and SMU Perkins School of Theology.

ACPE accredits our program: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education, and is recognized by the United States Department of Education to accredit programs of Clinical Pastoral Education. BUMC offers single units, a residency program, and an ACPE certified educator training program.

Since 1974, we have trained more than 1,500 spiritual care providers through our CPE programs, including single units, residency, and CEC. We offer a yearly seminar for DFW area 2nd-year students and BSWH professional chaplains to prepare them for board certification through the Association of Professional Chaplaincy. In addition, each one of our ACPE certified educator candidates has successfully completed the program and gone on to serve as Managers and Directors in other CPE programs and ACPE leadership roles.

Three single units are offered throughout the year: Fall Extended (19 weeks), Spring Extended (19 weeks) and Summer Intensive (10 weeks). The single units are designed for part-time students and require a commitment of 20 hours per week of combined class and clinical time. The summer intensive unit requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week. All CPE single units are non-stipend positions.

The single units focus on the introduction to spiritual care. The learning environment includes both the clinical experience and the peer group process. Under the coordination and mentorship of their preceptor (a professional chaplain), the clinical experience at BUMC allows students to delve deeper into the areas of transplant, mother-child health, oncology, cardiology, general medicine, neurology, rehabilitation, and palliative care. The peer group process consists of verbatim seminars, interpersonal relationship group processes, didactic seminars, and reading/skills seminars.

The residency program is a full-time stipend program comprising four single CPE units. We prefer that the candidate has completed a single unit of CPE before admission to the residency program. We offer both first- and second-year residencies.

During the residency year, the ACPE Certified Educator helps students recognize their pastoral identity, competencies, and authority. This helps the students develop their individual theologies. The learning environment includes both the clinical experience and the peer group process. Under the coordination and mentorship of a clinical preceptor (i.e., professional chaplain), the clinical experience at Baylor University Medical Center – Dallas, Texas, allows students to delve deeper into the areas of transplant, women and children's health, oncology, cardiology, neurology, Level -1 trauma emergency department, general medicine, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and palliative care. The peer group process consists of verbatim seminars, interpersonal relationship group process, didactic, reading, and skills seminars.

Our second-year residency includes a specialization project concentrating on the resident's assigned clinical area and a year-long seminar focusing on completing the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) board certification process.

A person wanting to become an ACPE Certified Educator is required to have at least 4 units of CPE and the desire to become a Certified Educator. BUMC's previous CECs have been 100% successful in completing their training, have gone on to be Directors at other centers, and have served in different leadership positions within the ACPE organization.

Certified Educator Candidate (CEC) is required to have the following items if seeking certification to teach clinical pastoral education. Admission to the local ACPE Accredited Center includes the following criteria:

  • A completed application for Certified Educator Programs
  • College graduation
  • Graduate theological degree or its equivalent
  • Ordination or commissioning to function as a spiritual care provider by an appropriate religious/spiritual authority as determined by ACPE. Individuals whose spiritual or religious community does not have ordination should email certification@acpe.edu for more information.
  • Endorsement/statement of accountability from an appropriate religious/spiritual authority as determined by ACPE
  • Successful completion of a minimum of four units of Level I/Level II ACPE CPE
  • Demonstration of spiritual care and conceptual competence as evidenced by the attainment/completion of Level I/Level II Outcomes
  • Evaluation of the competencies for admission to a Certified Educator

Carlos Bell
Director of Pastoral Care and Education

  • Administrative Director of Pastoral Care for Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
  • Administrative director of Clinical Pastoral Education Programs for the North Texas Region, one of the largest CPE programs in the country, with graduates serving worldwide in ministry
  • Provides oversight of ACPE Accreditation for the Accredited ACPE Programs in North Texas
  • Collaborates with Baylor Scott & White ACPE Accredited Programs in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Central Texas to provide Clinical Pastoral Education

Education

  • Southern Bible College, bachelor's degree in pastoral ministry and associate degree in administration
  • Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in religious education
  • Certified Educator by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education

Patricia Kelly
Manager of CPE programs/chaplain

  • Design curriculum, plan, and facilitate resident and intern CPE units
  • Manage administrative tasks related to recruitment, hiring, and payroll
  • Coordinate and provide direct pastoral care to general medicine ICU, pulmonary, and general medicine service line
  • Prepare and maintain BUMC's accreditation portfolio.

Education

  • Purdue University Global, Bachelor of Science in Finance
  • The Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology of Virginia Union University, Master of Divinity
  • Board-certified chaplain by the Association of Professional Chaplains
  • Certified educator by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education

Denise Moreno, MSW
CPE Program Manager

  • Ad hoc responsibilities, including planning bi-monthly BUMC's department meetings as directed by Director Carlos R. Bell.
  • Work with ACPE Certified Educators on BUMC's accreditation portfolio.
  • Manage and oversee the CPE process, which includes onboarding new CPE students and maintaining students' tuition and ACPE BSWH system financial fees.
  • Provide a monthly review of BUMC's departmental budget.
  • Conduct student orientation and oversee any education needs for the BUMC's CPE program.
  • Manage the Spring, Fall, and Winter PAG meetings, BUMC's CPE faculty meetings, and the yearly CPE graduation ceremony for both BUMC and All Saints.

Education

  • University of Texas at Arlington, Master of Social Work
  • University of Texas at Arlington, Bachelor of Social Work

  • Step 1 - Fill out the application form
  • Step 2 - Submit the application via email to BUMCCPE@bswhealth.org
  • Step 3 - Click the "Pay Here" button to submit the $30 non-refundable application fee
  • Step 4 - For additional questions, contact us at the address below: 

BUMC Pastorl Care Office
Attn: Denise Moreno - 1st Floor Truett
3500 Gaston Ave
Dallas, TX 75246
214.820.2540

Dallas Payments

Pay Here $30.00

Tuition Payment

About the CPE Fort Worth Program

With its unique ties to the Episcopal tradition, Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth has a history of clinical pastoral education. In its early days, Chaplain Maneikis invited seminarians to observe the chaplain and learn skills under his tutelage. This same spirit of mentorship has been inherited by the current pastoral care staff that fosters education for the CPE students.

Our program was granted accreditation by ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education (ACPE) in May 2013. In 2019, the CPE Residency opened as part of the leadership vision to transform Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth into a teaching institution.

The hospital is a few minutes from two seminaries, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Brite Divinity School, encouraging our program's continued expansion. CPE Fort Worth parallels the growth of its clinical and urban surroundings, now having three residency positions and averaging six internships a year, along with clinical placements in Grapevine, Irving, and Waxahachie

Three internship programs are offered throughout the year: Fall Extended (19 weeks), Spring Extended (19 weeks) and Summer Intensive (10 weeks). The extended internships are designed for part-time students and require a commitment of 20 hours per week of combined class and clinical time. The summer intensive unit requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.

The internship units focus on the introduction to spiritual care. The learning environment includes both the clinical experience and the peer group process. Under the coordination and mentorship of a professional chaplain, the clinical experience at Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth allows students to delve deeper into the areas of transplant, women's health, oncology, cardiology, and palliative care. The peer group process consists of verbatim seminars, interpersonal relationship group processes, didactic seminars, and reading/skills seminars.

The residency program is a full-time stipend program comprising three CPE units. Admission to the residency requires the successful completion of one internship unit.

The learning environment includes both the clinical experience and the peer group process. Under the coordination and mentorship of a professional chaplain, the clinical experience at Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth allows students to delve deeper into the areas of transplant, women's health, oncology, cardiology, and palliative care. The peer group process consists of verbatim seminars, interpersonal relationship group processes, didactic seminars, and reading/skills seminars.

While the internship units focus on the introduction to spiritual care, residency has a distinct, progressive emphasis on theological reflection, cultural competency, and behavioral science in the art of spiritual care.

A person wanting to become an ACPE Certified Educator is required to have at least 4 units of CPE and the desire to become a Certified Educator.
Certified Educator Candidate (CEC) is required to have the following items if seeking certification to teach clinical pastoral education. Admission to the local ACPE Accredited Center includes the following criteria:

  • A completed application for Certified Educator Programs
  • College graduation
  • Graduate theological degree or its equivalent
  • Ordination or commissioning to function as a spiritual care provider by an appropriate religious/spiritual authority as determined by ACPE. Individuals whose spiritual or religious community does not have ordination should email certification@acpe.edu for more information.
  • Endorsement/statement of accountability from an appropriate religious/spiritual authority as determined by ACPE
  • Successful completion of a minimum of four units of Level I/Level II ACPE CPE
  • Demonstration of spiritual care and conceptual competence as evidenced by the attainment/completion of Level I/Level II Outcomes
  • Evaluation of the competencies for admission to a Certified Educator

Bicri Hernandez
Manager of CPE programs/chaplain:

  • Design curriculum, plan, and facilitate resident and intern CPE units in the BSWH – All Saints
  • Manage administrative tasks related to accreditation, recruitment, hiring, and payroll
  • Coordinate Professional Advisory Group at BSWH All Saints

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in International Economics and Spanish, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
  • Master of Divinity and Biblical Languages, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
  • Ordained Baptist Minister, Iglesia Bautista Peniel, Eagle Pass, Texas
  • Associate ACPE Educator, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Certified ACPE Educator, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Jeannine Stoker
Administrative Assistant of Pastoral Care and Education

  • Process CPE applications, onboarding process, track financial payments, and maintain student files
  • Oversees any supply needs for the program
  • Assist with department budget, process payments for membership and accreditation dues, office supplies, and other department expenditures
  • Coordinates and triages daily pastoral care needs

  • Step 1 – Fill out the application form
  • Step 2 – Submit application via email – ALLSAINTSCPE@bswhealth.org
  • Step 3 – Click the "Pay Here" button to submit the $30 non-refundable application fee
  • Step 4 - For additional questions, contact us at the address below:

Bicri N. Hernandez, MDiv
Chaplain | ACPE Certified Educator
Manager of Western Region CPE Programs
1400 8th Avenue | Fort Worth, TX 76104
817.922.1724 Office

Fort Worth Payments

Pay Here $30.00

Tuition Payment

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must send copies of previous evaluations from past CPE units as well as self-evaluations along with the application in order to be considered. We also require a non-refundable $30 application fee.

Applications for the residency program and the internship program are accepted January through March.

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Application Requirements

Eligible candidates must have a Master of Divinity (or equivalent) and preferably one unit of CPE.

Applicants must submit all materials listed on the standard ACPE application form and attend an on-site interview upon invitation.

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Compensation and Benefits

  • 1st Year Residency - $38,978 Stipend + Benefits + 20 Days of PTO
  • 2nd Year Residency - $40,378 Stipend + Benefits + 20 Days of PTO
  • Internship - One Unit Non-Paid Stipend

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