Programs Offered

To apply for a CPE program at Bronson Methodist Hospital:

  1. Fill out an application form and follow the detailed instructions at the beginning of the form
  2. Send application and $35 fee to:

Bronson Methodist Hospital
Pastoral Care Dept. Box 48
601 John Street
Kalamazoo, MI  49007

Make check payable to:  Bronson Methodist Hospital/Pastoral Care

Programs Offered

Summer Internship Program

  • June 4 - August 26, 2012
  • Participation in on-call rotation required
  • Tuition: Free

Extended Parish/Hospital-Based Program

  • September through May
  • Group meets one full day every other week
  • Tuition:
    • $1,000 if ministry experience is done at Bronson
    • $1,500 if ministry experience is done at a placement site outside of Bronson at the choice of the student
  • 15 hours of direct ministry experience required per week

Residency Program

  • August 20, 2012 - September 1, 2013 (12 1/2 month program)
  • August 20, 2012 - May 26, 2013 (9 1/2 month program)
  • Tuition: $500 per unit
  • Stipend: $25,000 (for 12 1/2 month program), plus full medical health insurance and paid time off

Supervisory Education Program

  • Full-time
  • Participation in on-call rotation required
  • Tuition: $500
  • Stipend: $25,000 (for twelve ½ month program), plus full medical health insurance and paid time off

601 John Street / Kalamazoo, MI 49007 / (269) 341-7654