All programs are tailored to the individual learning goals of the student. Baystate Medical Center is accredited by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education.
CPE Summer - Tuition: $750 Summer
Designed primarily for seminarians, qualified lay persons, local clergy, teachers, social workers desiring skills refinement and others who wish to explore more generally their vocation in ministry. The program involves over 400 hours of which 100 hours are devoted to educational programs and the practice of ministry. The curriculum integrates the experience of ministry with theology, personal history, behavioral sciences and spiritual development.
CPE Extended - Tuition: $750
Designed as a continuing education experience for selected lay persons and clergy to deepen one's own spirituality, learn new skills in one's ministry and explore a new career in the ministry. Program includes weekly classes and 6 other hours per week of pastoral care. Students in the program will have the opportunity to be part of monthly interfaith worship rotation. The program involves over 400 hours of which 100 are devoted to education programs and the balance to the practice of ministry.
Supervisory Training
Supervisory Training in the Baystate Health System is a specialized educational program for qualified individuals who are passionate about teaching and spiritual care. This program is dedicated to training individuals in the art of supervision, and to prepare them for certification as an ACPE Supervisor in the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. One year’s CPE residency is a prerequisite, along with other requirements.
Dates for our programs:
Extended Program October 15, 2009 through April 8, 2010
Summer Program June 1, 2010 through August 13, 2010.
Parking and meals are provided during clinical and on-call hours in all programs.
Chaplain Ute A. Schmidt
Manager, Spiritual Services Department
Baystate Medical Center
55 Pratt Street
Springfield, MA 01199
Phone: (413) 794-2899
E-Mail: ute.schmidt@bhs.org
