The Center for Ministry Studies encourages life-long Christian commitment in the context of Hope鈥檚 vibrant liberal arts learning community.
Our work is characterized by:
- Biblical and theological formation: Cultivation of a biblical and theological understanding of life and ministry
- Church involvement: Significant connection with the historic, local and global church
- Vocational discernment: The exploration of callings in the context of Christian learning communities
- Cultural engagement: Discerning engagement with culture through faithful reflection and action
Informed by these core commitments, we provide programming and resources for students, faculty, practitioners and congregations.
- Studies in Ministry Minor
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The Studies in Ministry minor prepares students, theologically and practically, for entry-level ministry positions in churches and Christian organizations. It aims to provide students who are discerning a call to Christian ministry with the theological framework, practical experience, spiritual disciplines and mentoring guidance necessary to embark upon a lifetime of involvement in Christian ministries. Through coursework, year-long internships and relationships with peers and mentors, students in this minor will be prepared for possible future theological education and various non-ordained ministry positions in churches and organizations 鈥 locally and worldwide.
- Discern Your Call to Ministry
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- Lilly Scholars
- Travel Reimbursement Program for seminary and christian graduate school visits
- Pursuing ministry beyond Hope
- Lilly Scholars
- Scholarships
- 听Faculty Programs
- Special Programs for staff, students and faculty
- Faith and Scholarship Discussion Series Brown Bag Lunch Discussions

CALLED TO CHRISTIAN ministry?
Walk-In Office Hours
Monday: None
Tuesday: Noon鈥4 p.m.
Wednesday: None
Thursday: None
Friday: None
workP. 616.395.7320
cms@hope.eduWhether we work in an office, travel the world, write books or make films, care for the poor, offer leadership or fulfill unspectacular tasks, the question is not 鈥淲hat do I most want?鈥 but 鈥淲hat is my vocation?鈥
Henri Nouwen