Endowed and Honorary Chairs

The Brummel Chair in Organic Chemistry

Endowed by former Calvin University trustees Roger and Connie Brummel

The Gary and Henrietta Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology and Worldview

Endowed by the family of former Michigan State Senator Gary Byker and his wife, Henrietta

The James and Judith Chambery Chair for the Study of Ethics in Business

Endowed by James and Judith Chambery of Rochester, New York, to reflect their interest in conducting business by Christian principles

The Arthur H. DeKruyter Chair in Faith and Communication

Endowed by friends and family of the late Rev. Arthur H. DeKruyter, graduate of Calvin Theological Seminary and founder of the St. Petersburg Theological Seminary in St. Petersburg, Russia

The Paul B. Henry Chair for the Study of Christianity and Politics

Endowed by friends and family of former member of Congress, Paul Henry

The William Harry Jellema Chair in Christian Philosophy

Endowed by friends and family of the late William Harry Jellema, Calvin's first philosophy professor

The Queen Juliana Chair of the Language and Culture of the Netherlands

Honorary, dedicated to the late Queen of the Netherlands

Frederik Meijer Chair in Dutch Language and Culture

Endowed by Grand Rapids philanthropists Frederik and Lena Meijer

The William Spoelhof Teacher-Scholar-in-Residence Chair

Endowed by Stanley and Harriet van Reken, in honor of the former Calvin University president