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Netherlandic Studies Major

Undergraduate Program On Campus

What You'll Learn

Anyone wanting to discover a fascinating, modern European culture will enjoy studying Netherlandic history, culture, and language. Go to the Netherlands as part of an off-campus program, or experience Dutch traditions right on campus—like our Sinterklaas and Koningsdag (King’s Day) parties, Dutch films, and Dutch chapel. And because Calvin is located in a historically Dutch-American region, you'll find plenty of connections to Dutch community, history, and culture.

A Netherlandic studies minor complements any major, because Netherlandic culture richly touches so many areas. Whether you plan a career in history, finance, engineering and water management, art history, literature, religion, immigration, or nearly anything else, your knowledge of Netherlandic language and culture will boost your opportunities.

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Explore Netherlandic Studies at Calvin

Calvin has a unique and historic connection to Dutch language and culture. Discover what makes Calvin a uniquely great place to get a Netherlandic Studies degree.

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Dutch community activities

Celebrate Koningsdag, Sinterklaas and other uniquely Dutch traditions on campus.

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Dutch conversation groups

Hone your Dutch language skills in a friendly environment as part of a conversation group.

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Vermeer painting Girl with a Pearl Earring

Frederik Meijer Chair

Through the Frederik Meijer Chair in Dutch Language and Culture, Calvin University embarks on a thorough and scholarly exploration of the Netherlands. Learn about the current activities of the Chair.

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