Related Centers and Programs

The Mellema Program in Western American Studies

Covering the western U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the Mellema program hosts annual lectures; provides grants for research and course development in history, literature, religion, and geology; and purchases library materials, including significant microform collections of primary sources. Calvin College’s library holds the largest collection of Western American studies material in Michigan. The Mellema Program also sponsors cultural events.

The Mellema program is directed by history professor William Katerberg.

H. Henry Meeter Center for Calvin Studies

Calvin hosts the H. Henry Meeter Center, North America’s premier research collection devoted to the writings of John Calvin and early Calvinists. Scholars from around the world use this collection, which includes many rare books and other primary sources, for research.

The director of the Meeter Center is history professor Karin Maag.

 

 

Archaeology

The History department houses Calvin's Archaeology program, which is directed by archaeologist and history professor Bert de Vries.

Asian Studies

The Asian Studies program is also housed in the History department and is directed by history professor Daniel Bays.