Supervised Pastoral Education

In a

Correctional Setting

Northeast Nova Scotia Correctional Facility

New Glasgow, N.S.

18 April – 7 July

2017

Application for Clinical Pastoral Education

in association with

Acadia Divinity College and Atlantic School of Theology

and

the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care

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Supervised Pastoral Education Is:

A style of education for ministry that brings together

Professional religious leaders

Theological Students

Others interested in ministry

A comprehensive approach to personal growth and the development of professional skills

For greater competence in the practice of the ministry

Education Takes Place as Students Become Involved in:

Doing and reflecting upon their ministry

Participation with other disciplines

Interacting with each other

Relating their experience to their personal understanding of theology

All programs in Supervised Pastoral Education are conducted according to the standards of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (C.A.S.C.) and are recognized for academic credit by the theological colleges associated with the Association, and by many others across Canada and United States.

Students are encouraged to read the C.A.S.C. Manual to familiarize themselves with its contents.

Supervised Pastoral Education includes the two programs of Clinical Pastoral Education (C.P.E.) and Pastoral Counselling Education (P.C.E.). This application material applies only to the C.P.E. program.

Basic Programs and Advanced Programs:

Basic programs are open to persons who are interested and who have experience and training to benefit from such a program. Advanced programs are open to those who are members of C.A.S.C. and have been authorized to proceed to Advanced standing by the Regional Admitting Committee. Provisional Supervisors must have completed the consultation process with the Teaching Supervisor.

Structure of Supervised Pastoral Education:

“The S.P.E. program shall be designated as either C.P.E. or P.C.E. and shall be organized in units of at least 400 hours of supervised learning.”

A unit of C.P.E. may be organized as follows:

In one period of eleven or twelvecontinuous weeks of full-time training;

In a period of thirty weeks involving two days of training weekly;

Or in some other form that will complete the required 400 hrs. in ten contiguous months.

Applications:

The Teaching Supervisor, through Acadia Divinity College, must receive applications for admission to programs at least three (3) months in advance of the commencement of the unit.

A program will not be held for less than three students. In that case, every effort will be made to give the students ample notice of that program’s cancellation, and students may be directed to an alternative program. In the case of more than six applicants, those who are not selected for the program may also be referred to an alternative program.

“The S.P.E. centre shall have an admissions policy that accepts people irrespective of colour, age, sex, ethnic or religious group. (This does not prelude sponsorship of a program by a religious body).” “The S.P.E. centre shall admit students on the basis of training goals of the student and the service needs of the centre.

Students will be required to have a negative Canadian Police Information Centre check (CPIC) completed by their local RCMP Detachment to enter NNSCF, and another CPIC done by a Chaplain at Springhill Institution to participate in the Marathon portion of the SPE/CPE Unit.

Students are responsible for finding their own lodging for the duration of the CPE unit.

The unit will be on-site at NNSCF and video-conferenced for a limited number of students. Video-conferencing students in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are expected to attend NNSCF every Tuesday during the unit. Video-conferencing students from other provinces must be in an approved ministry site, and have a computer with the capacity to video-conference via SKYPE BUSINESS to apply.

Interviews will happen in early February.

Students will normally be notified of acceptance or rejection as soon as possible.

Costs:

  1. The CPE unit fee is $1,430.00,which includes fees for one year of liability insurance and one year of student membership in C.A.S.C. A Charge of $25.00 for NSF Cheques will be applied.
  2. A deposit of $250.00 ($25.00 non-refundable) is to accompany each application payable to: Acadia Divinity College.
  3. If the student intends to complete the CPE unit for academic credit, the student shall register with an appropriately accrediting academic institution and pay the additional academic credit fees as set by that academic institution.
  4. The balance of $1180.00 CPE unit fee is duethe end of the first week of the Unit.

REFUNDS:

$25.00 of any deposit is a non-refundable processing fee.

There is no refund of deposits after 30 days prior to the beginning of a CPE Unit.

Withdrawal prior to midterm: $450.00 refund.

Withdrawal after midterm: No refunds.

Theological schools have their own refund policies.

ALL CHEQUES ARE TO BE PAYABLE TO:

Acadia Divinity College,

15 University Ave.

Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 2R6

NOTES:

  • If you desire Academic Credit, it is essential you circle A.D.C., A.S.T. or Queenson the

Application form and follow the instructions above for registering with the appropriate school.

  • It is advisable to keep a copy of materials submitted, especially your autobiography.
  • On receipt of the application the Supervisor will contact the applicant to set up an interview. Jan 31.
  • Your three letters of reference. (Please use the attached forms as a model for your referees).
  • A deposit of $250.00 in cheque or money order MUST accompany the application documentation. (See cost section of application).

All applications follow CASC policy and guidelines.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TO ACCOMPANY EACH APPLICATION:

ALL AUTOBIOGRAPHIES WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL

A reasonably full account of your life (6-10 pages, typed, double-spaced), including information on:

  • Parents, place and date of birth, position in family, other family members in the home.
  • Memorable childhood and school experiences.
  • Development of religious awareness and faith community involvement.
  • Notable experiences since leaving school (including work, marriage, children if applicable).
  • Previous encounters with hospital, illness and/or death.
  • A statement of your professional goals.
  • A comment on your present state of health.
  • Your understanding of Clinical Pastoral Education and your reasons for making application.
  • Reading you have done this past year that has been meaningful to you.

LETTERS OF REFERENCE

In requesting letters of reference, please include a copy of the following information to ensure that it is included in the reference letter:

Referee’s relationship to applicant

Referee’s understanding of who the applicant is and how she or he functions

Applicant’s aptitudes for pastoral care and openness to a learning process within a clinical setting

Applicant’s aptitudes for sharing in a group learning process of personal and professional development

Applicant’s ability to work in a sharing context with clinical professionals (interdisciplinary)

Reference letters are to be placed in a sealed envelope by the referee and sent by the applicant along with the other documentation accompanying the application material. References are treated as confidential and will not be returned to applicants in the event of non-acceptance or withdrawal.

Submit all application material to:

Dr. Carol Anne Janzen

Charles J Taylor Centre for Spiritual Care

Acadia Divinity College

15 University Avenue

Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 2R6

902-585-2210

Address questions to:

Peg Noseworthy
1983 Hwy 2, R.R. 1
Economy, Nova Scotia, B0M1J0

902-897-5194

Between Jan 6 and January 21, please contact

Carol Anne Janzen.

Application For Clinical Pastoral Education

in association with

Canadian Association for Spiritual Care

Acadia Divinity College

Northeast Nova Scotia Correctional Facility

Program Commencing: Date of Application:

(Rev/Sr/Fr/Ms/Mr/Dr) Name:

Current Address:

Postal Code:

Telephone #: Work #:

Fax#: E-mail:

Permanent Address:

Postal Code:

Telephone #: Date of Birth:

Marital Status: Children:

Denominational Affiliation:

Status Therein:

(For those in track for supervisory training, give date of your ordination commissioning, or ecclesiastical endorsement)

Date: ______

Academic Credit: Yes No 

Please specify below if payment is to be made by another source:

Denominational/Other:

Mailing Address:

Contact Person:Telephone Number:

Please check one of the following if for credit:

A.D.C. A.S.T. Queens (Nfld)

How would you like your name to appear on your certificate at the end of the course?

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Undergraduate College: Degree(s): Date(s):

Seminary: Degree(s): Date(s):

Graduate Study: Degree(s): Date(s):

Other: Degree(s): Date(s):

Previous Clinical Pastoral Education (Supervisor, Centre, & Date(s).

Note: Those applying for a second basic unit, please include a copy of the evaluation of the first basic unit with this application.

Occupational History (Begin with most recent and work backwards, giving brief description and dates of employment).

Any other experience(s) especially significant to you? (Details in autobiography)

Three References: (Name and Full Address with Postal Code).

Academic:

Religious:

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