Faith and Learning Award
*This recognition is no longer awarded.
This recipient is a master teacher, making a significant impact on Calvin students in training for a life of service in God's Kingdom.
Any living, formerly full-time Calvin University faculty member is eligible.
The membership of the Calvin Alumni Association will nominate candidates. Only Calvin alumni may nominate candidates.
The criteria for selection consists of the following areas:
- Excellence in teaching: This professor creates in students an excitement for learning, draws them into the subject matter, and challenges their intellect;
- Spiritual impact: This professor is a Christian role model for students, nurturing faith and facilitating spiritual growth;
- Concern for students: This professor is concerned for the welfare of the students and eager to help them learn and grow;
- Lasting influence: This professor's teaching has a continuing influence on former students.
2018
Quentin Schultze, communication arts and sciences
2017
Dale Cooper, religion and Robin Jensen, art
2016
Ralph Honderd, kinesiology
2014
Thomas Hoeksema, education
2013
Randal Jelks, history
2012
David Holwerda, religion
2011
Barbara Carvill, German
2010
Marvin Zuidema, kinesiology
2009
Edward Ericson, English
2008
Donald Wilson, sociology
2007
Steve Van der Weele, English
2006
Wallace Bratt, German
2005
Henry Holstege, sociology
2004
Gordon Van Harn, biology
2003
Ervina Boevé, communication arts and sciences
2002
Bette Bosma, education
2001
Bernard Ten Broek, biology
2000
James Bosscher, engineering
1999
Howard Van Till, physics
1998
Henrietta Ten Harmsel, English
1997
John J. Timmerman, English
1996
Richard Mouw, philosophy
1995
Edgar Boevé, art
1994
Richard Tiemersma, English
1993
H. Evan Runner, philosophy
1992
Harold Geerdes, music