Bring Renewal into Every Corner of Society

In a hyper-partisan world, is it possible to work together toward the common good—or even agree what the common good is? It is possible. But it takes people with commitment and conviction to lead the way. People like you.

As a member of the Common Good Collective, you’ll join a vibrant learning community that explores what it means to love God and neighbor in tangible ways. You’ll engage in real-world projects in Grand Rapids and beyond, working alongside faculty, peers, and community partners to pursue the common good.

Who Can Apply?

• Those entering Calvin as a first-year student in Fall 2026
• Students from any major who are eager to engage deeply with community issues and contribute to meaningful change

If you are starting Calvin after 2026, please send us your information (see form below) and we'll invite you to apply when the application is open to you. Email cohorts@calvin.edu with questions.

Important Dates

Application opens on August 1. The deadline to apply is January 15. Find all dates and deadlines below!

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Step Into the Classroom With Confidence

With a Master of Arts in Teaching, you’ll gain the skills and certification you need to teach in middle school and high school—all in just one year.

Overview

Calvin’s MAT is designed for aspiring educators—career changers, those re-entering the workforce after time away, and anyone with a recent bachelor’s degree in a field they want to teach. At Calvin, you’ll find a program specifically designed to streamline your path to teacher certification. Plus, potential grants and scholarships from the state of Michigan make the program very affordable. 

Our program focuses on equipping you with practical experience that will start your new career on a strong foundation. You’ll gain an entire year of field experience in a local school alongside your classroom learning. Faculty mentors will help you chart a course to your career goals. At the end of the year, you’ll have everything you need to launch a career in teaching. 

Study the chemical reactions that make life happen. Explore chemical systems of incredible beauty and complexity. Confront real-world challenges like disease and environmental change. A biochemistry degree is the gateway to careers in research, medicine, and industry.

Exciting Courses

Early courses in our major expose you to all types of chemistry and give you a strong foundation in chemical thinking and problem-solving. Our advanced courses help you see how biochemistry can be used to solve real-world problems. You can take classes like:

When you understand the tiniest components of our natural world, you can make big changes. Chemistry influences the medicine we invent, the laws we write, and the spaces we create—and Christians are needed in these spaces to solve problems and spur innovation.

Exciting Courses

Early courses in our major expose you to all types of chemistry and give you a strong foundation in chemical thinking and problem-solving. Our advanced courses help you see how different kinds of chemistry are connected and can be used to solve real-world problems. You can take classes like:

At Calvin, we explore things—all things.

From the nucleotide subunits in DNA to the regional interactions between ecosystems, you’ll uncover the depth and beauty of God’s creation. Conduct real-world research on phages, or get exposed to various medical practices while studying abroad in places like Nepal. Add a second major in psychology, education, business, or international development. And, yes, you’ll still graduate in four years.

By exploring all things, you will broaden your perspective as you dive deep into the roots of issues and their ethical implications. You’ll ask what it means to be a Christian biologist and then become one.