Central Methodist, in Fayette, MO, for more than 150 years, has provided high quality, church-related higher education in a Wesleyan tradition. The university, which was chartered in 1855, is committed to values-centered inquiry, critical thinking, and a liberal arts curriculum. The university is located midway between Kansas City and St. Louis. The beauty of the Missouri countryside is complemented by the native brick and stone buildings all of which is designated a National Historic District.
Through the Swinney Conservatory of Music, the university offers a Bachelor of Music Education with a minor in Religion. The courses in the program are approved by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry to meet the academic requirements of The United Methodist Church for undergraduate professional certification in music ministry.
The conservatory was built in 1927 and is located in the center of a beautiful campus. The three-story building offers practice rooms, faculty studios, classrooms, an electronic piano lab, a computer lab with wireless technology provided, and the newly renovated Willie Mae Kountz Recital Hall. Small classes with dedicated music faculty enable the student to benefit from music taught in a personal manner.
For more information, contact:
Daryl F. Jefferies
Assistant Professor of Religion
Central Methodist University
429 Cupples Hall
Fayette, MO 65248-1198
1-660-248-6333
E-mail djefferi@centralmethodist.edu
For admissions information contact:
The Office of Admissions
877-268-1854
E-mail:admissions@centralmethodist.edu
Assistant Professor of Religion
Central Methodist University
429 Cupples Hall
Fayette, MO 65248-1198
1-660-248-6333
E-mail djefferi@centralmethodist.edu
For admissions information contact:
The Office of Admissions
877-268-1854
E-mail:admissions@centralmethodist.edu
Barbara Hamel
Dean of the Swinney Conservatory of Music
Central Methodist University
411 Central Methodist Square
Fayette, MO 65248
1-660-248-6318
E-mail: bhamel@centralmethodist.edu
Dean of the Swinney Conservatory of Music
Central Methodist University
411 Central Methodist Square
Fayette, MO 65248
1-660-248-6318
E-mail: bhamel@centralmethodist.edu
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