Information and Application

For more information, contact:

Patti Browning
CPE Secretary
Norton Healthcare Pastoral Care Department
Norton Healthcare Pavilion, Suite 525
315 E. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
[email protected]
(502) 629-2103

Due to technical challenges, if you have not heard back from us within two weeks, please reach out to us.

Student Intern Positions

Norton Healthcare chaplain intern positions are now paid. A clinical pastoral education (CPE) unit consists of 400 hours of clinical training. Three programs are offered each year.

• Stipend: $4,200
• Earn ACPE CPE unit
• Eligible for seminary or college course credit
• Parish/congregational ministry hours may be credited to the required hours

Prerequisites:

• College degree
• Some theological education preferred
• A faith group recommendation letter if not enrolled in seminary

Tuition: $850 per unit
Deadline to apply: One month prior to unit beginning date or until the program is full

Upcoming dates:

• Spring (25 hours weekly for 16 weeks): Begins on third Monday of January
• Summer (40 hours weekly for 12 weeks): Begins the Tuesday after Memorial Day
• Fall (25 hours weekly for 16 weeks): Begins on third Monday of August

Residency Positions

Chaplain residents are paid employees for a one-year training program.

• Seven resident chaplain positions are available. 
• Applications are accepted until the positions are filled.
• Three CPE units are included.
• Employment begins in September after Labor Day.
• Health care benefits are available at employee rates.
• Stipend: $42,160 annually

Tuition: $500 per unit

Prerequisites:

• 1 ACPE unit
• Theological degree preferred