2023 Fall Women’s Redemptive Diversity Lunch Cafe
AuditoriumAll students, faculties, and staff are welcome to the 2023 Fall Women's Redemptive Diversity Lunch Cafe! Hosted by Sarah Chun and Denise Posie, men and women are invited to learn more about the Women’s Advocacy Committee and discuss the theme "Shared Leadership." Wednesday, October 18 @ 12:30 in the Auditorium Sign Up by October 15
EMU Community break
Celebrating October Birthdays and Work Anniversaries All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Community Break this Thursday, Oct. 19 to celebrate the colleagues with an October birthday or work anniversary. We'll meet in the Covenant Room at 10:15 a.m.
Junius Institute Public Lecture
Room 140Join the Junius Institute public lecture by Andrew McGinnis, who earned his PhD from Calvin Seminary, titled "Pierre de la Place (1520–1572) on The Right Use of Moral Philosophy” on Thursday, October 19 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm, at Room 140. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome!
Teaching in Indonesia
Classroom 141If you feel called to serve by teaching Bible or Theology in another country while learning about the life, culture, religion, and people of that country, you may want to start thinking about teaching in Indonesia. On Thursday, October 19 a team from Sekolah Pelita Harapan (Pelita Harapan School) in Indonesia will be at CTS to have an…
Spouse and Family Ministries Dinner
Student CenterSpouse and Family Ministries invites all seminary student spouses to a dinner to celebrate YOU! We will meet in the Student Center at the seminary on Thursday, October 19th, at 6:00 p.m. for a special time of food, fun, and fellowship. Please sign up here. If you have any questions you may email Jackie Medenblik at jackiemedenblik5@gmail.com or the Student Life Office at studentlife@calvinseminary.edu.…
Advising Week
During Advising Week, class schedules remain normal
Pine Rest Presentation on Building Joy
AuditoriumAll faculty and staff are invited to a lunch and learn presentation by Mike Reiffer from Pine Rest as part of our Pine Rest Employee Assistant Program resources. He will come to Calvin Seminary on Monday, October 23 from 12-1 pm in the Auditorium to present on the topic of Building Joy! Many times, between the…
Mentoring Group for Student Spouses
via ZoomIf you are interested in being part of a Mentoring Group for student spouses there is an opportunity to join a group led by Jan Gelder, meeting by ZOOM twice a month beginning Tuesday, October 24 at 9:30am. We plan to study I Choose Peace by Chip Ingram. We also share our prayer concerns and…
Public Reading of Scripture
Student CenterOur Tuesday rhythm of Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) continues this semester – Tuesdays at noon, in the Student Center as we continue listening together to God’s Word from Luke/Acts. We’ll listen together and then enjoy the lunch that is provided. The goal of this spiritual practice is to: Build community among students, faculty, and staff Create…
Chapel
ChapelPhD student Manuel Gallardo will be speaking on Philemon 8-21, "In Search of Concrete Models of Reconciliation: A Case Study from Paul's Epistle to Philemon." Come and worship on Wednesday, October 25, at 10:00 am in the chapel or livestream here. Donut fellowship in the Student Center to follow.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Calvin Theological Seminary 3233 Burton ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Formational Bible Reading Group
Classroom 142We often read the Bible for information, especially for class, sermons, teaching. How do we read the Bible for formation, so that it shapes us? Join us on Thursdays from noon to 1:00pm in Classroom 142 as we learn and practice disciplines for reading the Word of God as formation. We are working on a manuscript…
CPI Film Screening: Behind Our Walls
Covenant Fine Arts Center 1795 Knollcrest Circle Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesYou are warmly invited to a screening of the documentary Behind Our Walls at Calvin University's Covenant Fine Arts Center (CFAC) on Thursday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m. Behind Our Walls tells the story of a group of inmates in Michigan, as they seek a college education behind bars through the Calvin Prison Initiative, a joint program…
Go and Tell Workshop on Evangelism
AuditoriumOn October 27, from 9:00am-noon, CRC Pastor Jim Halstead will be leading a Go & Tell Evangelism Workshop in the Auditorium here at Calvin Seminary. Pastor Jim is the founder of Go & Tell Ministries, This 3-Hour Go & Tell Workshop will teach you how to infuse evangelism into the DNA of your church, inspiring them to take the Gospel to…
Reformation Day Public Lecture
AuditoriumThe Meeter Center's annual Reformation Day public lecture will take place on Monday, Oct. 30 at 3:30 PM in the Calvin Theological Seminary auditorium. This year's lecture is "Life as a Refugee in Calvin's Geneva." Co-sponsored by the Calvin Academy for Lifelong Learning. Also don't miss our ongoing exhibit on John Calvin, Exile, and Religious Refugees in…
Annual Scholarship and Donor Appreciation Dinner
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MIDonors, students, faculty, and staff came together for a time of celebrating the generosity of our donors and the faithfulness of God. We remember the financial provision that God supplies to our students. (Invite Only) Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens Schedule: 6:00pm Light Reception / 6:30pm Dinner / 7:30pm Program
Speaker on Israel-Palestine
AuditoriumCalvin Seminary welcomes Mark Braverman, Program Director of Kairos USA, and author of A Wall in Jerusalem: Hope, Healing, and the Struggle for Justice in Israel and Palestine, to speak at a breakfast event, October 31, 2023, at 7:30 am in the Calvin Seminary Auditorium. We’ll hear him speak on the struggle for justice and peace in…
Public Reading of Scripture
Student CenterOur Tuesday rhythm of Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) continues this semester – Tuesdays at noon, in the Student Center as we continue listening together to God’s Word from Luke/Acts. We’ll listen together and then enjoy the lunch that is provided. The goal of this spiritual practice is to: Build community among students, faculty, and staff Create…
Chapel
ChapelPassage: Luke 18:1-8 Title: "Waiting for God” Speaker: Prof. Karin Maag Dr. Maag will be leading us in Reformation Day worship tomorrow in the chapel or livestream here. She'll be speaking on "Waiting for God" from Luke 18:1-8, and we'll be blessed by a small CTS orchestra leading us in singing Psalms. Special Orchestra Players: Trumpet…
Healthy Dialogue Series
Student CenterCalvin Seminary is hosting "Interested Clergy Conversation" for two upcoming speakers that Calvin University is bringing to the Student Center as part of its Healthy Dialogue Series. These events are open to all CTS faculty, staff and students along with local clergy and CTS alumni. Amy Peeler, author of Women and the Gender of God…
EMU Community Break
AuditoriumAll faculty and staff are welcome to attend the EMU (Executive Management Update) from 10:15 to 10:45 am in the Auditorium to hear an update from the Student Life Office and Vocational Formation Office. Refreshments will be provided.
Formational Bible Reading Group
Classroom 142We often read the Bible for information, especially for class, sermons, teaching. How do we read the Bible for formation, so that it shapes us? Join us on Thursdays from noon to 1:00pm in Classroom 142 as we learn and practice disciplines for reading the Word of God as formation. We are working on a manuscript…
Public Reading of Scripture
Student CenterPRS (Public Reading of Scripture) is held on Tuesdays at noon in the Student Center, where hearing scripture in the community forms us in Christ for ministry. Our readings for today are Psalms 61, 62, and Luke 19-21. Join us for PRS and a tasty meal to follow!
Chapel
ChapelPassage: John 14: 1-7 Title: Do not Be Troubled Speaker: Kang Heo, MDiv student How can we not be troubled? Jesus' profound words leave us wondering. We'll explore how Jesus' words of comfort to his disciples apply to us. Livestream Link: Click here to access the livestream We'll be celebrating the Lord's Supper. Donut fellowship…
Formational Bible Reading Group
Classroom 142We often read the Bible for information, especially for class, sermons, teaching. How do we read the Bible for formation, so that it shapes us? Join us on Thursdays from noon to 1:00pm in Classroom 142 as we learn and practice disciplines for reading the Word of God as formation. We are working on a manuscript…
ISAT Lunch
Upper RoomAll new international students are invited. There will be round table discussion led by ISAT.
Monthly Mini Colloquium
You are cordially invited to our Monthly Mini Colloquium, on Monday, November 13, 2023, 12:30 - 1:15 PM, in the Student Center. Please note that because of Thanksgiving break, we meet one week early this time. Sam Ha, our theological librarian and curator of the Meeter Center, will discuss his forthcoming journal article, "Toward a…
Public Reading of Scripture
Student CenterOur readings for next week are: Psalms 63, 64, and Luke 22-24. All students, faculty, and staff are invited. Join us for PRS and a tasty meal to follow! Our Tuesday rhythm of Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) continues this semester – Tuesdays at noon, in the Student Center as we continue listening together to God’s…
Chapel
ChapelOn Wednesday, November 15, at 10:00am in the chapel (or livestream here) we'll be having a service of remembrance, hope, and peace in recognition of Remembrance Day/Veterans Day (Nov. 11). If you would like a Remembrance Day poppy pin, they are available at the door and in the Student Life Office. Donut fellowship in the Student Center…
Formational Bible Reading Group
Classroom 142We often read the Bible for information, especially for class, sermons, teaching. How do we read the Bible for formation, so that it shapes us? Join us on Thursdays from noon to 1:00pm in Classroom 142 as we learn and practice disciplines for reading the Word of God as formation. We are working on a manuscript…
US Thanksgiving break
US Thanksgiving break
Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration
Student CenterOn Friday, November 24, at 4:00 pm in the Student Center, the Residential Student Advisory Team (RSAT), with the help of Eric Lynch, is hosting a dinner for students and families looking for a traditional US Thanksgiving Dinner. (Staff and Faculty are welcome, too!) The turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing will be provided, and those…
Public Reading of Scripture
Student CenterOur Tuesday rhythm of Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) continues this semester – Tuesdays at noon, in the Student Center as we continue listening together to God’s Word from Luke/Acts. Our readings for this week are: Psalms 65, 66, and Acts 1-3. Join us for PRS and a tasty meal to follow! The goal of this spiritual…
Chapel
ChapelPassage: Which King? Title: Philippians 2:5-11 Speaker: Sam Ha, PhD student and Theological Librarian We all believe that Christ is our King. But what kind of king is he? We will look together at how the Scriptures describe Christ as the King who reigns over all. Watch Livestream here. Donut fellowship in the Student Center to…
Formational Bible Reading Group
Classroom 142We often read the Bible for information, especially for class, sermons, teaching. How do we read the Bible for formation, so that it shapes us? Join us on Thursdays from noon to 1:00pm in Classroom 142 as we learn and practice disciplines for reading the Word of God as formation. We are working on a manuscript…
Public Reading of Scripture
Student CenterOur Tuesday rhythm of Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) continues this semester – Tuesdays at noon, in the Student Center as we continue listening together to God’s Word from Luke/Acts. Our readings for next week are: Psalms 67, 68 and Acts 4:1-6:7. We’ll listen together and then enjoy the lunch that is provided. The goal of this…
Chapel
ChapelOn Wednesday, December 6, at 10:00 am in the chapel (or livestream here) we will be led by our Seminary mini-orchestra as we celebrate Advent and Christmas. Dean Sajdak and President Medenblik will bring meditations about "A Journey of Lament" from Matthew 2 and "What Happened at the First Christmas? Journeys of Joy and Lament…
Redemptive Diversity Lunch Cafe
Upper RoomStudents, staff and faculty are invited to the Redemptive Diversity Lunch Cafe - Setting Healthy Boundaries on Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 12:30 pm - 1:20 pm in the Upper Room. Panelists are: Pastors Dave Beelen, Joy Bonnema, and Kelsi Jones (recent CTS graduate). Please sign up by Friday, Dec. 1. The link for registration is…
EMU Community Break
AuditoriumAll faculty and staff are welcome to attend the EMU (Executive Management Update) from 10:15 to 10:45 am in the Auditorium to hear an update from the Center for Excellence in Preaching (CEP) and Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW). Refreshments will be provided.
Formational Bible Reading Group
Classroom 142We often read the Bible for information, especially for class, sermons, teaching. How do we read the Bible for formation, so that it shapes us? Join us on Thursdays from noon to 1:00pm in Classroom 142 as we learn and practice disciplines for reading the Word of God as formation. We are working on a manuscript…
Christmas Around the World
Christmas Around the World Our annual Christmas Around the World dinner and program for our seminary community - students, staff, faculty, and families - will be held on Thursday evening, December 7th, at 5:30 pm in the Student Center. Children are welcome! We invite you to bring a dessert to share from your culture or tradition.…
Last day of classes
Last day of classes
Reading days
Reading days
Course examinations
Course examinations (December 15, 18-19)
Course examinations
Course examinations (December 15, 18-19)