How Do I Apply for CPE?

Internships (ACPE)

If you are applying for an initial unit of CPE in either our Summer Internship Program or our Fall Extended Internship Program, you will need the following:

1. Complete an ACPE application (see below)
2. Attend a screening interview by an ACPE Certified Educator

Internship applications are open to clergy and laypersons.

CPE Residency Program (ACPE)

If you are applying for the CPE Residency, you will need the following:

1. Complete an ACPE application (see below)
2. Successfully complete one unit of CPE
3. A Master of Divinity degree or equivalent (completed or in progress)
4. On-site interview with CPE screening committee

Certified Educator Candidate (CEC) Program

If you are applying for Certified Educator Candidate program, you need the following:

1. Complete a CEC application (see below)
2. Successfully complete of one year (four units) of CPE
3. A completed Master of Divinity degree or equivalent
4. On-site interview with CPE screening committee

Download the Application

You can view and print the ACPE application and the CEC application by using the buttons below or by visiting the ACPE website at www.acpe.edu.

Note: Instructions and requirements differ for the ACPE and CEC application submission process.

Download ACPE Application Download CEC Application

When applying to the Baptist Health System CPE Center, complete and send the signed application, along with the other required materials listed on the back of the application form, electronically or by postal mail to:

Sandra Farquhar: [email protected]
Clinical Pastoral Education
Baptist Health System
730 N. Main Ave., Suite 212
San Antonio, Texas 78205-1152

CPE Office: (210) 297-9750