DMin Summer 2023 residential week
DMin Summer 2023 residential week (June 5-9)
CICW Seminar: Putting a Human Face on Migration
CICW Seminar SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship is holding a week-long seminar on how to think deeply about migration and migrants as Christians. We still have some open spots for local people to join in this week of learning. Email noel.snyder@calvin.edu to express interest or find more information. If you know of…
Dr. Timothy Baylor’s Presentation
H. Henry Meeter Center 1855 Knollcrest Circle Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesThe Meeter Center for Calvin Studies (4th floor of Hekman Library) warmly invites faculty, staff, and students as well as community members to the following presentations by our summer researchers. Thursday, July 6 (3: 30 PM), Dr. Timothy Baylor, University of Wales (Emo Van Halsema Fellowship Recipient), "Divine Dominion in the Theology of John Owen." Presentations…
John Calvin’s Birthday
H. Henry Meeter Center 1855 Knollcrest Circle Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJohn Calvin's 514th birthday is Monday, July 10! Come mark the occasion at an open house at the Meeter Center (fourth floor of Hekman Library) from 9 to 11 am. Tour the center and view our new exhibit, play Reformation-related games and win prizes, enjoy refreshments, take a selfie with John Calvin...lots of fun in…
Bernard van Vreeswijk and Jared Michelson’s Presentations
H. Henry Meeter Center 1855 Knollcrest Circle Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesThere's lots going on at the Meeter Center! On Thursday, July 20, we have a double-header. At 3 PM, Bernard van Vreeswijk (pastor of the Protestant Church in Scheveningen, The Netherlands) will present "Anselm of Canterbury and the Reformers on Atonement: Two Different Models?" He is our 2023 Meeter Family Fellowship recipient. Then at 3:30 PM, we'll hear from Jared…
13th International Calvin Congress : “Calvin, Exile, and Religious Refugees”
Calvin Theological Seminary 3233 Burton ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWe warmly invite you to register for the upcoming thirteenth International Calvin Congress! This conference meets every four years at locations around the world - it is an honor to host it here on Calvin's campus. From 9 am on Tuesday July 25, 2023 through lunchtime on Friday, July 28, 2023, on the campus of…
Community Psalmfest
ChapelInternational Calvin Congress July 25-28, and special evening events open to all! There are two evening events during the conference that you are welcome to attend free of charge - bring your families and neighbors too! “Psalms of Exile, Psalms of Hope” – Community Psalmfest on Tuesday, July 25, at 7:30 PM in the Seminary…
Stan Sturning’s retelling of John Calvin’s life
ChapelInternational Calvin Congress July 25-28, and special evening events open to all! There is another evening event during the conference that you are welcome to attend free of charge - bring your families and neighbors too! On Wednesday, July 26 at 7:30 PM, witness a riveting enacted retelling of John Calvin's life by local pastor…
Stan Sturning’s retelling of John Calvin’s life
ChapelInternational Calvin Congress July 25-28, and special evening events open to all! There is another evening event during the conference that you are welcome to attend free of charge - bring your families and neighbors too! On Wednesday, July 26 at 7:30 PM, witness a riveting enacted retelling of John Calvin's life by local pastor…
Stan Sturning’s retelling of John Calvin’s life
ChapelInternational Calvin Congress July 25-28, and special evening events open to all! There is another evening event during the conference that you are welcome to attend free of charge - bring your families and neighbors too! On Wednesday, July 26 at 7:30 PM, witness a riveting enacted retelling of John Calvin's life by local pastor…
Stan Sturning’s retelling of John Calvin’s life
ChapelInternational Calvin Congress July 25-28, and special evening events open to all! There is another evening event during the conference that you are welcome to attend free of charge - bring your families and neighbors too! On Wednesday, July 26 at 7:30 PM, witness a riveting enacted retelling of John Calvin's life by local pastor…
Meeter Center Presentation
H. Henry Meeter Center 1855 Knollcrest Circle Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesLast visiting scholar Meeter Center presentation for summer 2023 - don't miss it! Please join us on Wednesday, August 2 at 3:30 PM in the Meeter Center, on the fourth floor of Hekman Library to hear from Elizabeth Hines, PhD student at the University of Chicago, and a recipient of one of our student research fellowships for…
Staff Retreat
Brookside Christian Reformed ChurchStaff Retreat Attention all STAFF! Please save the date of Thursday, August 17 for our all day staff retreat at Brookside Christian Reformed Church. Continental breakfast available at 8:30 a.m., retreat to begin at 9:00 a.m., all should be wrapped up prior to 3:00 p.m. that day. See you there!
International Student Orientation
Calvin Theological Seminary 3233 Burton ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States2023 Fall International Student Orientation Welcome to International Students and families! Orientation Schedule Monday, August 21: 10:00 - 10:30am Chapel 10:30 - 11:30am Introduction of students and families 11:30am - 12:00pm Tour of CTS building and Calvin Campus 12:00 - 12:45pm Lunch 12:45 - 1:15pm Food Pantry Tuesday, August 22: 9:00 - 9:30am Seminary…
EPMC Orientation
Calvin Theological Seminary 3233 Burton ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesTuesday, August 22 Calvin Seminary Visit Day 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Room 141 Wednesday, August 23 VFO Retreat Day Seminary Chapel
CPI Women’s Golf Classic
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023 CALVIN PRISON INITIATIVE FOUNDATION 3rd ANNUAL WOMEN’S GOLF CLASSIC THOUSAND OAKS GOLF CLUB | GRAND RAPIDS, MI This is a fundraising event hosted by the Calvin Prison Initiative (CPI) Foundation. CPI is dedicated to providing inmates in the MDOC with access to a comprehensive liberal arts education, empowering them to earn…
2023 ThM/PhD Orientation
Calvin Theological Seminary 3233 Burton ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States2023 Fall Orientation for ThM & PhD Students Monday, August 28 9:00AM - 11:45AM ThM/PhD Seminar 12:00PM - 1:00PM Seminar Lunch 1:00PM - 2:00PM ThM/PhD Seminar at Hekman Library Tuesday, August 29 9:00AM - 11:45AM ThM/PhD Seminar Wednesday, August 30 8:30AM - 9:30AM Continental Breakfast 9.30AM - 10:00AM Chapel 10:00AM - 12:00PM Welcome…
2023 New Student Orientation
Calvin Theological Seminary 3233 Burton ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States2023 Fall Orientation for new Residential students Wednesday, August 30 8:30AM - 9:30AM Continental Breakfast 9.30AM - 10:00AM Chapel 10:00AM - 12:00PM Welcome & Community Building 12:00PM - 1:00PM Lunch 1:00PM - 2:00PM Meetings with Advisors and Program Directors 2:00PM - 3:00PM Tour of Hekman Library 3:00PM - 3:30PM Food Pantry Thursday, August 31…
Labor Day
Labor Day (no classes)
First day of class
First day of class
Convocation
Convocation (regular class schedule) Convocation will be Wednesday, September 6, at 10:00am. Join us as Prof. Geoff Vandermolen brings the message, and we fellowship together afterwards to begin the new academic year. Passage: Eph 2:4-22 Title: Being Human The impact of fragmentation in our culture, work, politics, religion, and even in our very selves can be overwhelming.…
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…
Seminary Picnic
Student CenterAll students, staff, faculty, and families are invited to the Seminary Picnic! Opening Prayer - 5:30pm in the Student Center
Monthly Mini Colloquium
Student CenterThis academic year we will be having monthly mini colloquia where a faculty or staff member presents a paper that they prepare for a conference or publication and students, faculty, and staff are invited to hear the presentation and provide constructive feedback. The colloquia will be held on every third Monday of the month, at 12:30…
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…
KSA Opening Service (Fall 2023)
Korean students and families, join in the 2023 Fall semester opening service! Date: September 22 Time: 5:00 pm Location: Seminary Chapel Guest Speaker: Rev. Hun-Suk Bae, Lead Pastor of Ann Arbor Hope Church. Stay for Dinner Fellowship at the Student Center afterward. Questions? Contact Daehee Han, KSA President, at dhan220@calvinseminary.edu
Candidacy Connect Dinner
Student CenterIf you are considering ordination in the CRCNA or if you are already heading down that path, the Candidacy office invites you to attend one of the "Candidacy Connection Dinners" that we will be hosting for CTS students this fall. These dinners will be an opportunity to connect with the Candidacy Director, Susan LaClear, 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
ChapelProf. Scott Hoezee， the director of the Center for Excellence in Preaching, will speak on Luke 6:17-26. Luke's version of The Beatitudes differs in interesting ways from the better known version in Matthew 5. In this Chapel meditation we will ponder the message of The Beatitudes in Luke 6 and its meaning for our daily lives…
Calvin Classic 5k Race
Calvin University Campus 3201 Burton St SE, ,, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesCalvin Seminary Team - registration instructions Calvin Seminary will once again have a team for the Calvin Classic 5k race on Saturday, September 30. All Seminary faculty, staff, students, and family members are invited to sign up to participate, and runners, joggers, and walkers of all ability levels are welcome. The race takes place on…
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…
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 Academic Office and the Facilities/Housing team. Refreshments will be provided.
Scholarship “thank you” note writing party
Student CenterThursday, October 5 12:00 pm Location: Student Center Save the date! There will be a scholarship thank-you note writing party in the Student Center. This is a fun and easy way to fulfill your responsibility to write thank-you notes to your scholarship donors. Lunch will be provided, along with cards, envelopes, and examples of what information to include in…
Creation Care Summit
Prince Conference Center and Hotel 1800 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, United StatesCalvin Seminary Student Summit Invitation: This is an invite to the students of Calvin Seminary to an upcoming conference on creation care, presented by BioLogos. It will be held here in Grand Rapids on October 7th at Calvin's own Prince Conference Center! Creation Care Summit will bring together 200-300 participants to…
Seminary Housing Potluck
Calvin Theological Seminary 3233 Burton ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesCanadian Thanksgiving
Canadian Thanksgiving
Residential Reading Week
Residential Reading Week
Distance learning intensives (DL reading break Oct 16-20)
Distance learning intensives (DL reading break Oct 16-20)
Healthy Dialogue Series
AuditoriumCalvin 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. Darrin Synder Belousek, author of Marriage, Scripture and the Church…
Distance Learning Morning Matins
Classroom 141Distance Learning students, come for a time of scripture and prayer before morning classes this week. We'll meet in Classroom 141 from 7:45-7:55 am to read scripture and pray together. What better way to start your day? Come join us!
Distance Learning Chapel and Lunch
ChapelChapel worship for the Distance Learning Intensive Week will be on Wednesday, October 11, at 12:30 pm in the chapel. Rev. Denise Posie will speak from Deuteronomy 8:2-10 on "Don't Forget to Remember." Come join us for worship with the Lord's Supper, followed by lunch in the Student Center.
Distance Learning Morning Matins
Classroom 141Distance Learning students, come for a time of scripture and prayer before morning classes this week. We'll meet in Classroom 141 from 7:45-7:55 am to read scripture and pray together. What better way to start your day? Come join us!
Distance Learning Morning Matins
Classroom 141Distance Learning students, come for a time of scripture and prayer before morning classes this week. We'll meet in Classroom 141 from 7:45-7:55 am to read scripture and pray together. What better way to start your day? Come join us!
Candidacy Connect Dinner
Student CenterIf you are considering ordination in the CRCNA or if you are already heading down that path, the Candidacy office invites you to attend one of the "Candidacy Connection Dinners" that we will be hosting for CTS students this fall. These dinners will be an opportunity to connect with the Candidacy Director, Susan LaClear, and…
Monthly Mini Colloquium
Student CenterStudents, staff and faculty are cordially invited to the Monthly Mini Colloquium on Monday, October 16 from 12:30 - 1:15 PM in the Student Center. We will hear from Dr. Wilson Cunha who will speak on "Ancient Israelite Liturgy and Prophecy: How the Prophet Amos Used Hymns to Persuade His Audience." If you plan to…
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…