Calvin Seminary Blog
Theology and Work
In this recent video, institute director and Calvin Theological Seminary professor Cory B. Willson speaks on theology and work, reminding us that “God cares about not only redeeming his creation,…
When Seminary Surprises
With one semester of undergraduate study left, Ruan Bessa was ready for the next step in his ministry formation. That’s precisely when his friend Eduardo, a Calvin alumnus, told him…
Is Seminary for Me?
The short answer is “yes!” Seminary is intended for you, to train and be formed for a ministry of cultivating communities of disciples. The long answer starts with “no, not…
What Can You Do with a Theology Degree?
Learn about the different types of theology degrees available at Calvin and what you can do with a theology degree when you graduate.
A Story of Divine Hospitality
Jenica Groot-Nibbelink’s path seemed clear. She had completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English and was enjoying her work as a ministry intern with a CRC campus ministry at Western…
You Will Be Known Here
How a revamped MDiv resonates with ministry professionals It was 1993 and David Rylaarsdam was leaving seminary as an ordained pastor full of knowledge, but lacking confidence. Still facing lingering…
Colin Watson, DMin Student
Colin Watson has been in high demand in the business world since the 1980s. He was a rising star at AT&T and NYNEX (now Verizon), and led as a top…
Calvin Theological Seminary Receives a $1 Million Grant
Calvin Theological Seminary has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Next Steps Initiative. The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Pathways…
Christmas 2021
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ: It was in late November when I received a telephone call from my Aunt Edith. She was calling from back in Fulton, Illinois,…
NEW BOOK: Life Questions Every Student Asks edited by Gary Burge and David Lauber
Life Questions Every Student Asks: Faithful Responses to Common Issues Edited by Gary Burge and David Lauber IVP Academic, 2020 Teaching students involves not just the formal tasks of the…
Distinguished Alumni: Emmanuel Saba Bileya
Reverend Emmanuel Saba Bileya Emmanuel Saba Bileya came to Calvin Theological Seminary in 2012. A pastor in the Christian Reformed Church of Nigeria, Bileya was pursuing a Master of Theology…
Distinguished Alumni: John DeVries
Reverend John DeVries John De Vries began his mission work in India with an ambitious but unusual goal: make an impact by staying out of the way. “The goal was…
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