• The United Methodist Church was created in the 1960s with roots extending back centuries.grace united methodist church image by Natalia Bratslavsky from Fotolia.com
  
  Several colleges and universities with religious affiliations serve Missouri, a portion of which are Methodist affiliated or have vibrant Methodist student communities. Regular chapel service, bible study groups and athletic fellowship organizations help characterize the campus ministry life of these Missouri colleges.
  
  

Central Methodist University

• Located in the small central Missouri city of Fayette, Central Methodist University was founded in 1854. CMU has additional satellite campuses across Missouri, in St. Louis, Columbia, Trenton, as well as several other cities. In addition to a diversity of undergraduate and graduate academic degree programs in areas like Chemistry, Criminal Justice and Political Science, the university also features a vibrant campus ministry life. Chapel services are held weekly at either of the school's two worship centers, the Wayside Chapel and Paul H. Linn Memorial United Methodist Church. CMU also has a variety of religious activities in which students may participate, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Women Gathered in Faith and Men's Bible Study.
  
  Central Methodist University
  411 Central Methodist Square
  Fayette, MS 65248
  660-248-3391
  centralmethodist.edu
  
  

Saint Paul School of Theology

• In addition to the Saint Paul School of Theology's location in Kansas City, this Methodist affiliated seminary college also has another campus in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Almost 300 students are enrolled in the school's four graduate degree programs. In addition to three masters programs and a Doctor of Ministry course of study, Saint Paul also offers continuing education coursework for adult students. Several campus organizations at Saint Paul serve as complements to Methodist teachings in the classroom, including The Evangelical Society, the Order of Saint Luke and Women in Ministry.
  
  Saint Paul School of Theology
  5123 East Truman Rd.
  Kansas City, MO 64127
  816-483-9600
  spst.edu
  
  

Stephens College

• Established in 1833, Stephens College is a women's college located in the large central Missouri city of Columbia. While Stephens College is not officially affiliated with the Methodist church, the college is part of a network of three Columbia, Missouri schools served by the Wesley United Methodist Campus Ministry. Located less than a half mile away from the college's main campus, Wesley offers an array of activities for students interested in continuing Methodist worship and study, including prayer service, bible study and even sports activities. Additional student resources include peer ministry, volunteer service related groups and a praise band.
  
  Stephens College
  1200 E. Broadway
  Columbia, MO 65201
  573-876-7207
  stephens.edu