/ Center for Ministry Studies

Special Programs and Opportunities

Mentoring and a year-long internship are required components of the studies in ministry minor.

MENTORING

Each student accepted into the studies in ministry minor will be paired with a mentor from the Holland and/or Hope community. This mentoring relationship will last two years. Mentors will be chosen in conversation with students, the director of the minor and the coordinator of mentoring and internships.

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INTERNSHIPS

An internship is a required component of the studies in ministry minor. Ideally, this year-long internship is the culminating activity of the minor, which students take concurrently with a year-long capstone seminar, having completed all of their other minor coursework.

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EVENTS, GATHERINGS and RETREATS

Occasionally ministry students will gather for special events that include learning, information, worship, reflection, fellowship, service, speakers, workshops, seminars and conferences.