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Exploring Ministry

Exploring Ministry


Students are welcome to talk with the Chaplain about their vocation and a possible call to ministry. Alma College graduates have engaged in a variety of faith-based vocations including pastoral ministry, Christian education, international mission work, social service and higher education.

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Barnabas Society

The Barnabas Society is an informal fellowship of Religious Studies majors and minors, members of the Religious Studies Honorary Society, students considering faith-based vocations, and friends of the above. The group meets regularly for laughter, mutual support and conversation about faith-based vocations.

Resources

If you considering a career in ministry Explore Ministry provides information about various forms of Christian ministry.

The Undergraduate Fellows Program, offered by the Fund for Theological Education, is a valuable source of funding. This program offers a Summer Conference on Excellence in Ministry as well as a financial award. Application deadline is March 1.

 

The $10.2 million Hogan Center renovation and building project includes the construction of a new sports arena and convocation center along with renovated locker rooms, athletic training space, natatorium, coaches' offices and classrooms. The "new" Hogan is designed to be Alma College's first LEED-certified building for sustainable construction. The estimated completion date is August 2010.

 

Student Profile

Terra Teague

Terra Teague
Graduation: 2008
Major: Business Administration
From: Monroe
Interests: Business Simulations, Athletics

Terra’s Spring Term experience in China is a tremendous help understanding the relationship the U.S. has with one of its largest trading partners. The business administration major from Monroe has seen first hand the economic effects on southeast Michigan of low-cost imports and Chinese monetary policies.