Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary are pleased to serve churches and worshiping communities throughout North America and around the world in these various ways, many of them in collaboration with the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship.

Vision & Worldview

Through our learning, we seek to be agents of renewal in the academy, church, and society. We pledge fidelity to Jesus Christ, offering our hearts and lives to do God's work in God's world.

• Educating For Shalom
  How higher education can equip servants of Christ to renew creation.

• The renewal of All Things
  Our framework for working toward the restoration of all things.

• Minds in the Making: An e-Collection from Calvin College
  Essays, articles and reflections of the Calvin College community.

Speakers & Resources

Information on the availability of speaking engagements by Calvin professors and staff, listing of books authored by Calvin faculty, and an index of Calvin's various departments, divisions, and organizations.

• Calvin Resource Guide (PDF, 1.4Mb)
  Professors and staff willing to be invited by churches, schools and community organizations to speak on specific topics.

• Experts at Calvin
  Calvin faculty and their areas of interest and research. Includes list of books by Calvin authors that can be studied in church book groups.

• A-Z Index of Departments and Websites
  This index lays out more than 100 departments, divisions, and organizations on Calvin's campus.

Learning Opportunities & Events

Training and worship events to nourish learning and growth, sponsored by the Continuing Education Office at Calvin Theological Seminary, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, and Seminars in Christian Scholarship.

• CICW's Events Calendar
  Learning and worship opportunities both near and far.

• Calvin Academy for Lifelong Learning
  Hosts lectures and events open to the public, and provides non-credit college-level coursework to retirees.

• The January Series
  Month-long series of lectures on ideas, beliefs, and theories presented by internationally-renowned speakers, open and free to the public.

• Festival of Faith & Writing and Festival of Faith & Music
  Brings accomplished writers and artists to campus to talk about the intersection of their faith and their work.

• Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics
  A forum for research, dialogue, and information on the interplay between Christianity and politics their interactions.

• Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning
  Sponsors resources, events, and projects to stimulate and sustain quality conversation about faith, teaching, and learning.

Resources for Worship

Tools, reflections, and publications for church members, pastors, lay leaders, artists and musicians, and scholars, from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship.

• Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
  Provides publications and information about Christian worshipers, leadership, liturgical arts, worshipping communities and interdisciplinary learning.

• Calvin's Faith Website
  Lists campus worship events and resources.

• Towards a Theology of Worship
  Eight foundational principles for a theology of worship.

• Grants for worship renewal in North American worshiping communities
  Provides financial support for projects that foster worship with renewed creativity, theological integrity, and relevance.

• Symposium on Worship
  An annual Calvin event for worship services, seminars, and special presentations.

Calvin Community Relations

Information on Calvin's community connections, including its annual Community Partnership Celebration.

• Community Partnership Celebration
  Cultivates teamwork between certain college departments and community organizations.

• Burton Heights Partnership
  Connects Calvin with a dynamic urban neighborhood in downtown Grand Rapids.

• Community Listening Sessions
  Offer opportunities to listen and dialogue with community partners that play significant roles in education, anti-racism, and city life.

• Service Learning Center
  Organizes opportunities for service-learning in the community, such as the annual Streetfest.

Invitation to Students

Calvin College extends an invitation to high school students in your church community to envision living and learning in a lively academic community dedicated to sharpening your mind, deepening your faith, and working toward world renewal.

• About Calvin
  Introduces the Calvin College and its mission.

• Calvin Distinctives
  Lists five distinctives describing Calvin's unique environment and commitment.

• Fridays at Calvin
  Hosts prospective students and their families for campus tours, seminars, and overnight stays.

• Virtual Tour
  Allows you to look around Calvin's campus without leaving your seat.

• Reflecting my Life at Calvin College
  Records the experiences and reflections of current Calvin students.

• Admissions Facts
  Paints a picture of Calvin in numbers.