It makes sense: Effective leaders are effective communicators. Their speeches keep us on the edge of our seats. They tell stories that capture our imagination. When they share their ideas, we understand, and we’re inspired. Their goals become our goals.

With a strategic communication major from Calvin, you'll become that kind of leader.

In your classes here, you examine every facet of human communication. Consider the ethics of argumentation. See how methods of persuasion have been wielded for both good and ill. Craft a great speech, from a catchy opener to a satisfying close. Study fields as diverse as film production, public relations, leadership, and photography.

When you graduate, you'll have the knowledge and practice you need—and the perspective of learning in a Christian context. That means you'll be confident in your ability to be a compelling leader, no matter what field you choose to go into.

In a world where over half the population now lives in urban areas, understanding urban contexts is more important than ever. Calvin University's Urban Studies minor invites you to explore the dynamic systems that shape our neighborhoods, cities, and global communities. You'll learn how politics, infrastructure, and social services intersect to influence daily life. Explore how you can be part of shaping more just and vibrant urban futures.

Rooted in a Christian perspective, the Urban Studies minor draws from a wide range of disciplines to help you see cities not just as places, but as living systems that affect people’s work, relationships, and spiritual well-being. You’ll challenge assumptions, engage deeply with communities, and seek paths toward Christ’s renewal in the heart of the city.

In the Urban Studies program, you’ll:

• Engage with real-world urban issues through internships, jobs, and off-campus study programs.
• Serve and learn from diverse communities, gaining insight and empathy through hands-on experience.
• Integrate your learning with any major—whether you're studying business, sociology, environmental science, or theology.
• Seek renewal by examining how cities can be places of justice, healing, and hope.

Prepare for a career in the growing field of actuarial science with this major. You could take actuarial exams before graduating, get an internship at an actuarial company, and more.

Learn to think creatively, communicate effectively, and solve problems in a program tailored to your career goals. You’ll find opportunities in applied, pure, or computational mathematics as well as education, statistics, and actuarial studies.

As a mathematics major, you’ll have the opportunity to do collaborative research alongside your professors. Participate in problem solving activities and competitions, learn from peers and visiting mathematicians in weekly Colloquium gatherings, or even spend a semester studying mathematics in Hungary.

You’ll learn in a thriving community that values close student-faculty ties—and you’ll learn from professors who bring both doctoral-level expertise and thoughtful Christian perspectives to every class.

As a digital communication major, you've signed up for one of the most unique programs on campus. You'll learn from some of Calvin's most sought-after departments—and you'll bring all your learning together to create something new.

You'll take computer courses that go way beyond the surface; be challenged and inspired to launch the mobile app you coded or design a website that you’re proud of.

You'll also learn from experienced art faculty who are as comfortable with Adobe Illustrator as they are with a paintbrush. You'll discover how timeless approaches to art can find new life in the digital world.

And you'll take courses that break storytelling down to its most basic parts. You'll learn every nuance of how people and organizations interact in an always-online world.

You'll take those three powerful ingredients and mix them into something that's unique to you. Whether your passion lies with graphic design, data analysis, social media, or something else, you'll chart a course to your goals with the help of expert Christian professors.

Expand your abilities and broaden your horizons. Add additional subjects to your teaching certificate with Calvin's endorsement program.

Pair a Business Minor with Nearly Any Major

This minor is the perfect complement to a non-business major. It’s designed to help you succeed in any field you choose.

Some examples of what students gain:

Glance at the headlines today, and it quickly becomes clear that businesses, non-profits, and governments all desperately need people who can wisely collect, interpret, and apply data. In Calvin's data science program, you'll learn to analyze and understand data—and put it to effective use in a business, scientific, or social setting.

Calvin is one of the first Christian institutions to offer a data science program. Here, you’ll take foundational classes in computer science, statistics, and mathematics. Then you’ll pair your analysis and critical-thinking skills with a subject area that fits your career goals—like biology, geography, business, economics, or political science.

You’ll tie it all together with a capstone project that you can proudly present to employers, who are eager to hire data scientists like you.