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Founded in 1876, Calvin Theological Seminary serves the church by holistically equipping servant leaders for their calling to cultivate healthy church communities.

We provide a distinctly Reformed, theologically rich education that integrates experiential learning, holistic development, and an environment focused on participation in God's mission in the world.
This approach prepares students to be biblically wise and articulate, focused on making and being disciples. Our goal is for all graduates to be recognized as people whose lives are shaped by the Gospel and who are prepared for sustainable ministry.
Many of our programs are available in multiple formats, including in-person, hybrid, online, and competency-based options. This flexibility helps students from all backgrounds, interests, locations, and vocational goals access Calvin Seminary’s Reformed and theologically rich education.

Mission

As a learning community in the Reformed Christian tradition that forms church leaders who cultivate communities of disciples of Jesus Christ, Calvin Theological Seminary serves the Christian Reformed Church in North America and wider constituencies by preparing individuals for biblically faithful and contextually effective ministry of the Word and by offering Reformed theological scholarship and counsel.

Vision

Since 1876, Calvin Theological Seminary has faithfully prepared leaders who nurture disciples and serve the church.

Today, graduates of Calvin Seminary can expect to be ready for effective ministry in a rapidly-changing, multicultural world.

Our vision presents what we aim to do at Calvin Seminary, and how we plan to accomplish our goals through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Values

Why We Do What We Do At Calvin Seminary

Reformed Theology

All our teaching and formation grow from a shared understanding of God’s Word as articulated in the Reformed confessions.

Cultural Context

We give our students tools to sow the gospel in a multicultural world. We challenge one another to have hearts that engage the broader world God so loves.

The Church

We are formed by and serve the church, God’s agent of hope for the world.

The Whole Person

We cultivate meaningful relationships with our students to foster personal and spiritual growth throughout our learning community.

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Strategy

How We Aim To Accomplish Our Mission, Through The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Cultivate a learning environment of academic excellence and scholarship

Provide innovative learning environments

Create synergistic connections with our graduates and ministry leaders

Nurture a community of hospitality

Enrich the student experience with vital ministry partnerships

Outcomes Of A Calvin Seminary Education

We Know That A Calvin Seminary Education Has Accomplished Its Mission When Graduates

Preach and teach the Bible

Grow in their pastoral identity

Discern and engage ministry contexts

Cultivate and lead communities of disciples

Equip the church to renew communities for the glory of God

Take Your Next Steps

Calvin Theological Seminary’s admissions staff is here to help. Feel free to give us a call at (616) 957-7035, or send us a message. We look forward to hearing from you!