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Study religion through a uniquely Christian perspective.

Here, you can engage with complicated theological issues in an environment that values relentless searching for truth. Dive into biblical passages with faculty who encourage you to think boldly and ask the hard questions. Explore faith and culture firsthand through by studying in places like Greece, Rome, or Israel. Put your own faith in context by taking courses on Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and other world religions.

The experiences you have in Calvin's religion program will make you a more well-rounded and capable Christian scholar.

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Jubilee Fellows

Do you have a sense, however big or small, that God is calling you to Christian leadership and church ministry?

The Jubilee Fellows program accepts 12 juniors each year to participate in a year-long program that includes a for-credit seminar course and a 10-week ministry internship in the summer and an on-campus service component in the fall.

Opportunities

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Ministry Leadership Cohort

The Ministry Leadership Cohort, an initiative of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, is a two-year program open to incoming Calvin students from any major who show potential for all kinds of leadership in the local church.

Worship opportunities

Leadership Opportunities

Lead worship in chapel or in a LOFT worship service. Serve as a Worship Apprentice, volunteer as a Barnabas, apply to be  a Discipleship Assistant.

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Student Organizations

Calvin is home to more than 70 student-led organizations where you can get involved, create community, and develop leadership skills.

Don't see an organization you're looking for? We can help you start your own!

Religion Faculty

Bryan Dyer

Bryan Dyer

Adjunct Faculty
Daniel Harlow

Daniel Harlow

Professor
526-6538
Won Lee

Won Lee

Department Chair, Professor
526-6323
Matthew Lundberg

Matthew D. Lundberg

Director, de Vries Institute for Global Faculty Development; Professor of Religion
616-526-8875
Clair Mesick

Clair Mesick

Assistant Professor
526-6033

Chad T Pierce

Adjunct Faculty
526-6319
Laura Smit

Laura Smit

Professor
526-8580

Trevor Thompson

Adjunct Faculty
(616) 526-6612
Richard Whitekettle

Richard Whitekettle

Professor
526-6517

Our Scholarships

You are eligible for our department scholarships!

Named Scholarships

are gifts from real people who care about your success.

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for named scholarships between December 1 and January 31.
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