February

LECTURE
Leading through Change
An interactive lecture with author Peter G. Northouse, professor of communication at Western Michigan University. He is the author of Leadership: Theory and Practice. This lecture is free and open to the public and co-sponsored by the Congregational & Ministry Studies department at Calvin and the Leadership Exchange of the Christian Reformed Church.

March

LECTURE
Duty or Delight: Labor and Prayer in the Middle Ages
Presented by Prof. John Van Engen, University of Notre Dame. This lecture is free and open to the public.

ACADEMIC COURSE
The Theology and Practice of Pastoral Ministry
Duane Kelderman and Kathy Smith lead this course (PRTH 621) which will integrate a theological understanding of pastoral ministry with the basic practices of pastoral ministry: worship, preaching, teaching, evangelism, pastoral care, and congregational leadership. Open to students and visitors. Co-sponsored by the Sustaining Pastoral Excellence program of the Christian Reformed Church. Details and registration

June

ACADEMIC COURSE
The Theology and Practice of Pastoral Ministry
Duane Kelderman and Kathy Smith lead this course (PRTH 621) which will integrate a theological understanding of pastoral ministry with the basic practices of pastoral ministry: worship, preaching, teaching, evangelism, pastoral care, and congregational leadership. Open to students and visitors. Co-sponsored by the Sustaining Pastoral Excellence program of the Christian Reformed Church. Details and registration

CONFERENCE
Reformed Mission in an Age of World Christianity
A global conference designed to strengthen the intersection between Reformed Christian faith expressions and global movements for world Christianity. Learn more.

WORSHIP SERVICE
Worship service celebrating the new World Communion of Reformed Churches
All are invited to attend a festive communion service, joining more than 1000 delegates and guests from around the world that are meeting on the campus of Calvin College from June 18-28 in celebration of the birth of the World Communion of Reformed Churches.

SEMINAR
Seven Deadly Sins (Capital Vices) in the Christian Tradition
Directed by Rebecca DeYoung, Calvin College, and Robert Kruschwitz, Baylor University; guest speakers J. William Harmless, Paul J. Wadell. Co-sponsored by Seminars in Christian Scholarship. Details and application process

SEMINAR
The Power of Race in American Religion
Directed by Michael Emerson, Rice University; guest speakers Korie Edwards, Kathleen Garces-Foley, Gerardo Marti. Co-sponsored by Seminars in Christian Scholarship. Details and application process

SEMINAR
Case Studies from the History of Worship: Prospects for Research and Pedagogy in a Variety of Theological Disciplines
Directed by Lester Ruth of Asbury Theological Seminary; guest speaker John D. Witlivet. Co-sponsored by Seminars in Christian Scholarship. Details and application process

SEMINAR
Religion, War, and the Meaning of America
Directed by Harry Stout, Yale University; guest speakers James Bratt, Jonathan Ebel. Co-sponsored by Seminars in Christian Scholarship. Details and application process

July

SEMINAR
Faith and Globalization
Directed by Miroslav Volf, Yale Divinity School and Yale Center for Faith & Culture. Co-sponsored by Seminars in Christian Scholarship. Details and application process

SEMINAR
From Text to Sermon
Directed by Frederick Dale Bruner, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Scott Hoezee, Calvin Theological Seminary. Co-sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Preaching at Calvin Theological Seminary. Details and application process