African religion, language, and folklore—much of it preserved through centuries of slavery—affect everything from global economics to Christian theology. With a minor in Africa and African Diaspora studies, you'll bring a deep and nuanced understanding of these influences to any discipline.

You'll study the important stories of peoples who were torn from their societies and scattered across the globe by the slave trade. In small classes taught by expert professors, you'll explore the ways that Africans maintained their traditions and identities in Europe and the New World. You'll draw insight from disciplines as varied as geology, philosophy, and world languages. You'll earn a versatile minor that enhances any degree.

Gain critical thinking skills and a deep historical perspective that you can apply to any field of study. You’ll learn how the medieval period continues to shape language, religion, literature, and politics even today.

You'll view medieval culture through a wide variety of lenses, choosing courses from 13 different fields. You could analyze iconic artwork, learn about cutting-edge methods of deciphering ancient manuscripts, laugh with the pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales, or do a deep dive into the ideas and values that shaped Western culture.

You'll do all this while being guided by expert faculty who are active leaders in their fields. You'll earn a minor that complements any major, and a unique historical perspective that adds value to any career you pursue.

You may not know exactly what career you'll pursue after college, but one thing is certain: it will involve working with people. With a psychology major, you'll gain the skills and insight to help and work with people in any environment.

At Calvin, you'll start by asking big questions about human thinking and behavior. What makes us human? How does studying the brain provide insight into God’s creativity and purpose for us?

To find answers, you’ll learn from top-notch Christian faculty who have deep experience in many different fields. You could do an internship in Grand Rapids' famous medical community, which includes the nation's fifth-largest mental health facility. You could work with autistic children, help rehabilitate prisoners, or serve at a non-profit.

It all adds up to practical experience and knowledge that will prime you for success no matter where you go.

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 Dutch 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.

In Calvin’s accounting program, we are committed to your success, and it shows. The job placement rate among our graduates remains strong, with placements at organizations including BDO, EY, Goldman Sachs, Gordon Food Services (GFS), Meijer, and Tekton.

Work with industry leaders in every accounting class. Participate in hands-on projects for global corporations. And join an alumni network at places including Deloitte, Plante Moran, and Steelcase.

This page describes the accounting major and minor. The School of Business also offers a Master of Accounting.

At Calvin, your entrepreneurship degree is designed just for you.

Are you drawn to starting a faith-based nonprofit? Or do you want to use your entrepreneurship skills on the corporate level? Maybe you want to pair entrepreneurship with a major in art or computer science. Whatever your path, entrepreneurship offers a set of courses for you.

An entrepreneurship degree from the Calvin School of Business will give you the skills to thrive in the “gig economy.” You’ll learn how to market yourself, handle your own finances, and confidently present solutions to real-world problems.

Entrepreneurship is your shot at making something in the world better. Calvin will give you the skills to do that and much more. Calvin’s Christian perspective will help you apply your faith to everything you do.

Thoughtfully designed to complement any major area of study, Calvin's brand-new theatre minor offers a blend of theatre foundation courses and tailored electives.

A theatre minor is ideal for anyone who wants to bolster any major with skills and experiences unique to Calvin's theatre program. You'll customize an academic theatrical experience with classes in acting, rhetoric, storytelling, and more. Along the way, you'll put your learning into practice by performing and participating in Calvin's vibrant arts and theatre community.

You'll graduate with creative and interpersonal communication skills that will set you up to lead in any career, on or off the stage.

Study the complexities of justice and power while developing analytical and communication skills that you can use in many fields, including government, law, business, and the nonprofit sector.

At Calvin, you'll take advantage of small class sizes, student research positions, internship opportunities, and off-campus programs. Your experiences will equip you to enter the complex world of politics, diplomacy, and civil society.

Understand the world in a whole new way—going beyond partisan, national, and ideological divisions—and resolve to take action as a faithful servant of Christ.

Study political systems and interactions across the globe while developing a range of related skills.

As you pursue an international relations degree, you'll explore the theory and practice of global politics. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to advocate for human rights and resolve conflicts from a Christian perspective. Whether at home or abroad, you'll be well prepared for a career in fields ranging from diplomacy, international law, and international business, to non-profit humanitarian work.