Student Experience

The Congregational and Ministry Studies department offers a distinctly diverse range of opportunities for students interested in ministry.

Internships

For-credit internships

CMS-381 is a course in which you will complete 10 hours of work on-site each week, record your insights in reflection papers and journals, and attend a weekly seminar.

Student opportunities

Ministry Leadership Cohort

The Ministry Leadership Cohort, an initiative of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, is a two-year program open to incoming Calvin students who show potential for leadership in the local church.

Perkins Floor

Explore the ways our identities interact as we create a thriving Christian community. You will find justice, equity, and antiracism are part of the conversation in the floor class and in the conversations by the fireplace.

Worship Apprentice

Curious about growing your worship leadership skills while you serve the Calvin community? Consider applying for the Worship Apprentice program

Symposium on Worship

The annual Calvin Symposium on Worship is a three-day conference sponsored by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and the Center for Excellence in Preaching.

Ministry Resource Center

The center's premier collection of print, digital and audio-visual resources is here to serve Calvin's seminary and congregational ministry students, as well as anyone interested in pursuing ministry studies.