You are training for ministry, a profession which calls for a wide variety of skills and knowledge. Being a pastor, a minister, a rabbi or priest means being with people in the whole gamut of human experiences and bringing spiritual or religious perspectives to life in those moments. Developing that ability requires pastoral experience, skilled supervision, and a process of working with and learning from other professionals. Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center offers you a richness and depth in all these areas.
The Reverend Angelina Van Hise is the Director of Clinical Pastoral Education and supervises the residency. She is an ACPE Supervisor and Board Certified Chaplain by the Association of Professional Chaplains. Her theory of supervision includes skill development but focuses heavily on the personal and professional development of the chaplain. The concept of becoming the person God intends so we are able to minister to the best of our ability is a consistent thread throughout the year-long experience.
September through August
The Resident Chaplain program is for pastors and other professionals in ministry who are interested in further training in pastoral care or a specialty in hospital chaplaincy. It requires at least one and preferably two prior Units of CPE. Currently there are five full-time positions. The Residency program has a stipend and benefits package.
All housing arrangements must be made by the students. Meals may be secured in the hospital cafeteria. Meals during on-call are paid for by the hospital. Parking is available at a student rate. Commuting students from beyond a 30 mile radius will be accepted in the program only after discussion of travel plans.
Admission Requirements
- A completed application along with a $10 deposit. The form is available by contacting our Department at 717-531-8177 or online at acpe.edu.
- Applications are being taken anytime during the year, with interviews beginning in January.
- Admission interview by a CPE Supervisor or other qualified person.
- Applicants are expected to be involved in religious ministry or in seminary.
- Acceptance decisions will be made after completion of the admission process.
- Tuition is $285.00 per unit. There is a $50.00 non-refundable deposit which is due upon acceptance. This deposit will be deducted from the balance of your first unit. Payment is due by the first day of each unit. Our Finance Department will invoice you.
Send applications to:
The Reverend Angelina Van Hise
Department of Pastoral Services
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
P. O. Box 850
Hershey, PA 17033
Email: avanhise@psu.edu
*Accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. 1549 Clairmont Road - Suite 103, Decatur, GA 30033 Phone 404-320-1472 or email at acpe@acpe.edu
For more information about Clinical Pastoral Education, see the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education at the ACPE web site.
