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Gary and Henrietta Byker Chair in Christian Perspectives on Political, Social and Economic Thought

Dr. Janel Curry, 2nd Byker Chair holder, 2008

Purpose: The Byker Chair was named for former Michigan State Senator Gary Byker and his wife Henrietta, parents of current Calvin president Gaylen Byker. The Byker Chair's express purpose is to "provide a comprehensive, Reformed Christian approach to the ways in which human interactions and structures are shaped and influenced by the dynamics of creation, the fall, redemption and historical development."

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Read Dr. Curry's bio

Read about the creation of the Gary and Henrietta Byker Chair

Read about the history of Chairs at Calvin

 

Research & Scholarship

Curry chosen 2009-2010 Fulbright Scholar in Hong Kong - Read her blog here!

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Professional Involvement

  • Grand Rapids City Planning Commission
  • Grand Rapids Community Sustainability Partnership
  • Chair of the Board, Evangelical Environmental Network
  • Board Member, ECHO

In Calvin News and Stories: Byker Inaugural Lecture

Upcoming Seminar:

A Geographer's View on the American South: From Food to Music
May 24, City University of Hong Kong

Past Byker Chair-Sponsored Events

Byker Chair Reading Group

Reading list for 2009-2010:

Reason within the Bounds of Religion, Nicholas Wolterstoff.

The Gospel in a Pluralist Society, Lesslie Newbigin.

Wisdom Sits in Places, Keith Basso.

After Virtue, Alasdair MacIntyre.

The Byker Chair sponsored reading group has been discussing: