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School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Asian Studies

Join one of the only Christian universities in the U.S. that offers a comprehensive Asian Studies Program.

At Calvin, you'll gain a fuller perspective of Asian culture through progressive language instruction in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. You'll delve deep into the histories, religious traditions, philosophies, economics, politics, and fine arts of Asia. You’ll select one of three Asian languages to study: Chinese, Japanese, or Korean. And you'll have the chance to pursue those studies abroad, through one of many off-campus programs.

With your insight you gain into the languages and cultures of Asia, you'll find new opportunities in careers ranging from business to healthcare to international relations.

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Asian Studies Major, Minor

Delivery Mode
On Campus
Degree Options
BA
Major
Minor
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Study Asian languages at Calvin

In addition to degrees in French, Spanish, German Studies, and Netherlandic Studies, Calvin offers language courses in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

Our Scholarships

You are eligible for our department scholarships!

Named Scholarships

are gifts from real people who care about your success.

Apply

for named scholarships between December 1 and January 31.
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Study Abroad

Chinese Medicine and Culture

Spend a winter intensive learning about Chinese society, culture, and medicine in places like Shanghai, Beijing, Xian, and Hong Kong.

Non-Calvin Programs

Work with the off-campus programs office to study in a non-Calvin program, like Handong University, Korea and more.

Asian Studies Faculty

Eun K Lee

Eun K Lee

Adjunct Instructor, Korean
526-7540
Won Lee

Won Lee

Director, Asian Studies Program
526-6323
Kaori D Schau

Kaori D Schau

Adjunct Instructor, Japanese
526-7708
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Yue Zhuo

Adjunct Instructor, Chinese