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Faithfully exploring God's Earth and its systems, since 1967

Our Mission

The GEO Department is a community working together to investigate Earth and it's human habitation, cherish its intricate physical processes and rich cultural diversity, and act justly as stewards of God's creation.

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Professional-grade facilities

The GEO department hosts extensive samples of mineral, rock and fossils, a vast collection of maps, a dedicated geo-spatial analysis lab, drones, an on-campus research sand dune, a weather station and the Bruce Dice Mineralogical Museum.

Student/Faculty Research

Students conduct academic-year and summer research with professors. In recent years, students have studied:

    Study Abroad

    Off-campus study is an important part of the Calvin University experience. In addition to Calvin's variety of semester-long programs, the GEO department offers field courses in Death Valley, Great Lakes, Alaska, Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park, and more.

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