Overview

Calvin is the only Christian college in North America to offer a comprehensive Asian studies program.

Take advantage of these exciting program features:

• explore the history, religion philosophy, art, language and culture of China, Japan and Korea
• spend a semester abroad or find a grant-funded summer internship in China, Japan or Korea
• use your Asian language skills apply for jobs in education, international business and non-profit work

Careers in Asian Studies

• Foreign Correspondent
• Ambassador
• International businessperson
• Anthropologist
• More

See job placement rates for Calvin grads.

Student involvement

Join International Student Association Committee; Participate in Middle East Club; Become part of Asian Club; Help out with Rangeela.

Course Requirements 2012-13

Asian Studies

(18-21 semester hours)

• One from:
  • HIST-235 History of India & Its World
  • HIST-245 East Asia to 1800
  • HIST-346 Modern China
  • STCH-204 Calvin Semester in China
• One from:
  • PHIL-225 Chinese Thought and Culture
  • STCH-203 Traditional Chinese Civilization
• One from:
  • REL-255 World Religions
  • REL-355 Buddhism
  • REL-356 Confucianism
• Three from:
  • ARTH-241 Asian Art
  • CHIN-101 Elementary Chinese
  • CHIN-102 Elementary Chinese
  • CHIN-201 Intermediate Chinese
  • CHIN-202 Intermediate Chinese
  • CHIN-301
  • CHIN-302
  • JAPN-101 Elementary Japanese
  • JAPN-102 Elementary Japanese
  • JAPN-201 Intermediate Japanese
  • JAPN-202 Intermediate Japanese
  • JAPN-301
  • JAPN-302
  • JCMU courses
  • Korean 101 Elementary Korean
  • Korean 202 Intermediate Korean
  • HIST-235 History of India & Its World
  • HIST-245 East Asia to 1800
  • HIST-246 East Asia Since 1800
  • HIST-272 Contemporary World
  • HIST-346 Modern China
  • HIST-371 Asia & Pacific Since 1850
  • POLS-277 Asian Politics
  • REL-354 Hinduism
  • REL-355 Buddhism
  • REL-356 Confucianism
  • STCH-203 Traditional Chinese Civilization
  • STCH-204 Calvin Semester in China
  • STCH-210 Emerging China
  • One approved interim course

Scholarships

Dollar amounts reflect awards given for the 2012-13 academic year.

Bays-Herzberg China Semester Abroad Scholarship

• award amount: $1,500
• junior or senior
• GPA 2.50+
• financial need required
• apply through off-campus programs

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Faculty