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German Studies Minor

Undergraduate Program On Campus

What You'll Learn

At Calvin, you'll find countless ways to immerse yourself in German language, literature, and history.

Your knowledge of German language and culture will grow in small classes, at regular German events on campus, and in a supportive, close-knit world languages community. You can even intern or study abroad in Austria or Germany.

Your teachers are nationally respected scholars in the fields of German studies, language learning, and intercultural education. They'll help you to connect your German studies to any career, from business to engineering to healthcare and beyond. You'll graduate ready to engage with one of the most influential cultures in the world.

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Explore German Studies at Calvin

Studying German language and culture at Calvin unlocks all kinds of unique experiences and opportunities to learn and grow.

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Spend May in Berlin

Discover the cultural riches of Berlin, one of the most exciting capitals of Europe, as well as the the Rhine River Valley.

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Explore your career possibilities

A minor in German studies deepens any other field of study. Here are some of the careers that recent Calvin grads are pursuing.

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Join a German conversation group

Hone your German language skills in a friendly environment by joining a German conversation group.

Faculty

Herman De Vries

Professor of Germanic Languages,Frederik Meijer Chair in Dutch Language and CulturePresident of the American Association for Netherlandic Studies (AANS) 2021 – present

Jana Schmidt

Fullbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant