Overview

The church, ministry and society minor is ideally combined with studies in other areas. It consists of eight courses, including one internship in a ministry or non-profit setting.

Careers in Church, Society and Ministry

As a graduate of this program, you might find work as a:

• Nurse
• Engineer
• Artist
• Business person
• Be whatever God calls you to. Do it as an extension of your life identity in and through the church.

See job placement rates for Calvin grads.

Student involvement

Become a worship apprentice; volunteer at your home church or a church in Grand Rapids; participate in on-campus bible studies; offer to be your floor's Barnabus.

Course Requirements 2011-12

Church, Society, and Ministry

• CMS-151 Church and Society
• CMS-201 Interpreting Church Practices
• CMS-251 Theological Reflections on Ministry Practices
• One internship course from:
  • CMS-381 Internship in Congregational & Ministry Studies
  • CMS-378 Proclaiming Jubilee As Christian Leader
  • IDIS-385 Comenius Scholars Internship
• Courses from other departments are taken to complete the minor. Please see the college catalog for complete information.

Scholarships

Dollar amounts reflect awards given for the 2010-11 academic year.

Julius and Sylvia Becksvoort Scholarship

• amount of award: $1,300
• junior or senior
• pursuing a pre-seminary course of study; planning to attend Calvin Theological Seminary
• GPA 3.00+
• financial need considered
• apply through the Calvin Portal

Bolt Family Scholarship

• award amount: $3,200
• junior or senior psychology major or pursuing a pre-ministry program
• GPA 3.3+
• financial need required
• psychology students apply through thePsychology Department
  pre-ministry students apply through the Calvin Portal

Dr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Bratt Medical and Missions Scholarship

• award amount: $2,500
• junior or senior
• GPA of 3.00+
• financial need considered; interest in service to the poor and needy
• apply through the Calvin Portal

John and Marjorie Cooper Family Scholarship

• award amount: $2,200
• junior or senior
• GPA 3.0+
• financial need required; dedicated to the cause of Christian missions
• apply through the Calvin Portal

Eugene and Joan Deur Scholarship

• award amount: $2,400
• sophomore or junior education major, pursuing a pre-ministry program or missions
• GPA 3.0+
• financial need required
• apply through the Calvin Portal

Elizabeth and Wesley DeYoung Scholarship

• award amount: $2,400
• sophomore, junior or senior; currently doing youth ministry
• GPA 2.5+
• financial need required
• apply through the Calvin Portal

Rev. Donald J. Drost Memorial Scholarship

• award amount: $2,000; $4,300
• first year
• HS GPA 3.3+
• financial need required; first preference graduates of Western Michigan Christian High School
• automatic consideration

Reverend Bernard Haven Memorial Scholarship

• award amount: $3,200
• first-year
• HS GPA 3.0+
• financial need considered; child of missionary
• submit a letter to the Financial Aid Office (finaid@calvin.edu) describing your qualifications by February 1

Jacob and Kathryn S. Hekman Scholarship

• award amount: $2,200
• junior or senior
• GPA 3.0+
• financial need required; planning to attend Calvin Theological Seminary
• apply through the Calvin Portal

Dr. and Mrs. Lee S. Huizenga Memorial Scholarship

• award amount: $1,800
• junior or senior
• GPA 3.2+
• financial need required; interest in missions or service work
• apply through the Calvin Portal

Jennie and Sylvia Stielstra Scholarship

• award amount: $2,500
• any class level
• HS GPA 3.0+; Calvin GPA 2.7+
• financial need required; preference given to children of missionaries
• prospective students submit a letter to the Financial Aid Office (finaid@calvin.edu) describing your qualifications by February 1; returning students apply through the Calvin Portal

James and Dolly (Hofman) Strikwerda Family Scholarship

• award amount: $1,900
• junior or senior
• GPA 2.5+
• evidence that the scholarship is needed to help meet educational expenses
• apply through the Calvin Portal

John R. and Annie Struyk Family Scholarship

• award amount: $2,000
• junior or senior
• financial need required;demonstrate Christian character and involvement in extracurricular activities in the community and college
• apply through the Calvin Portal

William and Anna Vanden Bosch Scholarship

• award amount: $2,050
• junior or senior
• GPA 2.70+
• financial need required; have a record of being active in ministry in their local congregation or other Christian ministry; preference to those who plan to pursue ministry in the CRC
• apply through the Calvin Portal

Arnold and Janice VanderBok Family Scholarship

• award amount: $2,700
• first-year
• financial need required; speak Spanish fluently; preference to Hispanic students
• prospective students submit a letter to the Financial Aid Office (finaid@calvin.edu) describing your qualifications by February 1; returning students apply through the Calvin Portal

John S. Vander Heide III Memorial Scholarship

• award amount: $1,500
• senior
• GPA 2.67+
• financial need not required; planning to seek ordination through Calvin Theological Seminary
• apply through the Calvin Portal

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Faculty

Todd Cioffi Assistant Professor Department of Congregational & Ministry Studies tvc2@calvin.edu (616) 526-7797 Lynn Elliott Youth Ministry Adjunct Department of Congregational & Ministry Studies lbe3@calvin.edu (616) 526-7628

Shirley Roels Professor roel@calvin.edu (616) 526-6557 John Witvliet Professor Department of Music Hekman Library 301 jwitvlie@calvin.edu (616) 526-6806