Programmes
Different programmes are offered as follows:
(A) One-year Residency Programme
Venue: | Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital |
Requirement: | a bachelor’s degree in theology or equivalent, at least 1 CPE unit and 1year experience in Chaplaincy or Christian Ministry. |
Subsidy: | The confirmed Resident can apply for Allowance and scholarship to subsidize the tuition fee and living expenses however s/he must complete the entire programme. Otherwise, s/he is required to pay the tuition fee. |
Quota: |
2 |
Application method: |
Send your completed Application Form with application letter, CV, copy of graduation certificate of bachelor’s degree in theology and supporting of completion of CPE unit(s) such as copy of Certificate of CPE, copy of final evaluation of from CPE Supervisor and student to the Chaplaincy Department (address: Chaplaincy Department, 1/F, Block A, 11 Chuen On Road, Tai Po, N.T.) |
(B) Hospital chaplains, church pastoral staff/ pastoral counselling professionals and full-time students of a Bachelor of Theology/Divinity degree or above
(1) Spring Extended Unit of year 2026
Duration: | 6 January 2026 to 14 April 2026 (15 weeks) |
Study mode: | Part-time (class on every Monday or Tuesday,
optional clinical practicum date and location) |
Venue and Supervisor: | (A) Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital – Ms. TONG Sun-nam
(B) Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital – Rev. Janet HUI |
Deadline of application: | 30 September 2025 |
(2) Summer Intensive Unit of year 2026
Duration: | (Group A) 1 June 2026 to 14 August 2026
(Group B) 8 June 2025 to 21 August 2026 |
Study mode: | Full Time (Monday to Friday) including clinical practicum |
Venue: | (i) Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital; (ii) Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital |
Supervisor: | Ms. TONG Sun-nam, Rev. Janet HUI |
Deadline of application: | 31 December 2025 |
(3) Fall Extended Unit of year 2026
Duration: | 1 September 2026 to 8 December 2026 (15 weeks) |
Study mode: | Part-time (class on every Monday or Tuesday, optional clinical practicum date and location) |
Venue: | (i) Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital; (ii) Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital |
Supervisor: | Ms. TONG Sun-nam, Rev. Janet HUI |
Deadline of application: | 31 March 2026 |
(4) Spring Extended Unit of year 2027
Duration: | 5 January 2027 to 13 April 2027 (15 weeks) |
Study mode: | Part-time (class on every Monday or Tuesday, optional clinical practicum date and location) |
Venue: | (i) Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital; (ii) Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital |
Supervisor: | Ms. TONG Sun-nam, Rev. Janet HUI |
Deadline of application: | 30 September 2026 |
Remarks:
- Total hours for the above programmes under (B) should fulfill at least 400 hours including teaching, supervision and clinical practicum
- Venue: Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital (all above units). The Centre will conduct programme in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital and United Christian Hospital (collaborated with Chaplaincy Department of UCH) subject tio Supervisor’s schedule
- Application fee: HK$200 (non-refundable and non-transferable). For full-time students of theological seminaries, the application fee will become part of the tuition fee upon the acceptance of application
- Tuition fee: HK$5,000 will be collected after confirmation of study
- Please make cheque payable to “Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation”
- Application method: please send the completed Application Form with passport photo and the cheque of application fee to Chaplaincy Department, 1/F, Block A, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital (c/o CPE Training Centre)
(C) For Medical School Students of HKU and CUHK – CPE Training for Medical Students
Date: | June and December of every year (1-week intensive course) |
Fee: | HK$500 |
Venue: | Chaplaincy Department of Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital |
Contents: | Ward visit, verbatim, role play, life story telling, didactics, etc |
Aims: | 1) to provide opportunity for medical students in understanding the spiritual needs of patients. 2) To enhance knowledge and awareness of medical students in the holistic care for patients. |
(D) For local Nursing Students – CPE Training for Nursing Students
Date: | May of every year (1-week intensive course) |
Fee: | HK$500 |
Venue: | Chaplaincy Department of Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital |
Contents: | Ward visit, verbatim, role play, life story telling, didactics, etc |
Aims: | 1) to provide opportunity for nursing students in understanding the spiritual needs of patients. 2) to enhance knowledge and awareness of nursing students in the holistic care for patients |